In the midst of India’s tireless provocative measures after his reckless missile attacks on civilian targets in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Os State Secretary Marco Rubio told that “Pakistan reserves the right to act in self -defense.”

PM Shehbaz received a phone call from secretary Rubio on Thursday, discussing the evolving situation in the South Asian region, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office.

Development came on a day when Pakistan’s military neutralized 25 Israel-delivered Haropron-Call Loitering Ammunition sent by India across several cities, including some major urban centers, in a move that sharply escalated tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbors.

The Prime Minister conveyed Pakistan’s strong condemnation of India’s missile and drone strikes, which has led to 31 civilians and damage to civilian infrastructures.

“India’s attack has violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while seriously bringing peace and stability in South Asia,” he added.

PM Shehbaz confirmed Pakistan’s regular decision to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs. “The population of Pakistan is furious at India’s unprovoked acts of war,” he also said that Pakistan reserves the right to act in self-defense in accordance with article-51 of the UN Charter.

The premiere appreciated US President Donald Trump’s concern about the current security situation in South Asia. Rubio said the United States closely following the situation in South Asia as it is obliged to promote peace and stability in the region.

He also emphasized the need for both Pakistan and India to work closely to deescal the situation. Both sides agreed to remain in contact, according to the PMO declaration.