Islamabad/Lahore:

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday, the nation congratulated with its appropriate reaction to Indian aggression with its arrogance reduced to nothing but dust.

In a speech with a private news channel, the minister said that India had been left to lick his wounds after Pakistan’s decisive response and that its pride was crumbled.

He noted that India’s decision makers were forced to reassess their strategies in the light of Pakistan’s permanent attitude.

In response to a question of potential conversations, he emphasized that Pakistan would prioritize three core problems, namely Indus Waters, Kashmir and Terrorism. These questions, he said, must be resolved to ensure peace in the region.

“These issues have been many years of controversy between Pakistan and India, and solving them would require a significant diplomatic effort,” he said. “Pakistan’s attitude towards these questions is clear, and any meaningful dialogue would have to tackle these core problems.”

To another question, Khawaja Asif said India had misunderstood Pakistan’s restraint as weakness, but the armed forces had provided a decisive answer. He paid tribute to professionalism and global reputation for Pakistan’s armed forces.

The Federal Minister of Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari also congratulated the nation on ‘Thanksgiving Day’, called for a moment to honor Pakistan’s unity and strength in the light of the recent Indian aggression.

When he spoke to the apartment, Leghari praised the country’s leadership and armed forces to defend the nation. “When the enemy attacked, Pakistan stood firm and made history,” he said in a statement.

He credited timely decisions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other political leaders to manage the country through a test time. “I pay tribute to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and all leaders who led Pakistan through this test time,” he added.

Sardar Awais said the answer of the armed forces was a source of national pride. “Each movement of the enemy was met with a strong reaction. Our forces showed courage and professionalism that made every citizen proud,” he said. He further paid tribute to their victims and called it a shared victory for both the forces and the people.

Leghari confirmed Pakistan’s attitude and said the country is seeking peace but will not accept threats to its sovereignty. “Pakistan has shown the world that although we want peace, it should never be confused with weakness,” he noted. He added that if the war is forced against Pakistan, the answer will be crucial.

President of Istehkam-E-Pakistan Party Abdul Aleem Khan said it was a day to remember Allama Iqbal’s words about Muslim victory over opponents, words that had come true many times in history.

Punjab -Information Minister Azma Bokhari paid tribute to Pakistan’s latest victory on Sunday over his opponents as a “shining symbol of national unity, victims and visionary leadership” that pays tribute to the armed forces and national leadership to protect the country’s integrity and sovereignty.

Pakistan Disadvantage of the Council (PUC) President Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi also expanded heartfelt congratulations to civil and military leadership for their overall and successful reaction to hostile provocations.