Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says India sought a ceasefire after Pakistan's military response
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing a ceremony held in Islamabad, said that Pakistan’s strong military response to India’s aggression in May last year compelled India to request a ceasefire. The ceremony was held on the occasion of the first anniversary of "Battle of Truth".
In his address, the Prime Minister praised the performance of Pakistan’s armed forces and said that their role in the country’s defence had been significant. He said that Pakistan responded in unity during a difficult time and defended its sovereignty.
The ceremony also referred to the events that took place last year and their consequences. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan’s response was historic in nature and that it affected the situation in the region. On this occasion, he also stressed the importance of national unity and defence preparedness.
This statement has come at a time when the government is holding various ceremonies in memory of last year’s military events. The purpose of the ceremony was to remember those events and highlight the services of the security institutions.
According to the Prime Minister’s statement, the government’s position is that Pakistan took effective action in response to the aggression, after which India chose the path of a ceasefire.