PM heaps praise on armed forces for ‘avenging 1971 war’
Tells Modi to stop lecturing Pakistan on terror; Warns India against 'crossing red-line' on IWT
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while hailing the recent military triumph over India as a “historic victory”, on Wednesday heaped praise on the armed forces for “avenging the 1971 war” during the Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.
Sharif paid rich tribute to the valour, professionalism, and unshakable resolve of the armed forces.
Taking a dig at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sharif said the world knows who trained Mukti Bahini in 1971. “Today, the same nexus is seen in support of groups like the BLA and the TTP, and it leads back to Modi.”
He warned that Pakistan’s red lines, especially concerning the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), must not be crossed. “If you dare stop our water, remember this: water and blood will not flow together,” he added addressing the Indian leader.
The prime minister accused Modi of sponsoring acts of terrorism in Pakistan, including alleged involvement in the Samjhauta Express attack and unrest in Balochistan.
“Mr Modi, who trained the Mukti Bahini and lit the fire of division in East Pakistan should not lecture us on terrorism,” Sharif added. “We have suffered over 90,000 civilian casualties and $150 billion in economic losses due to terrorism.”
He reiterated that peace and development are Pakistan’s primary objectives. “We seek peace, but this must never be misunderstood as weakness,” he said. “We are ready for peace – and we are ready for war. The choice is yours.”
