Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peace, saying that the country is not inclined toward violence and responded to Indian military actions with responsibility and restraint.
The recent escalation began after India conducted airstrikes in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on May 6–7, which killed over 30 civilians. In response, Pakistan downed five Indian fighter jets and intercepted multiple drones.
Subsequent Indian strikes on Pakistani military targets on May 9 prompted Islamabad to launch “Operation Bunyan Marsoos,” targeting Indian military installations while avoiding civilian infrastructure.
In an interview with RT Arabic, Lt Gen Chaudhry said that “Pakistan is not a violent nation,” adding that the country’s top priority remains peace.
ڈی جی آئی ایس پی آر لیفٹینٹ جنرل احمد شریف کی آر ٹی عریبیہ سے خصوصی گفتگو
پاک بھارت تناؤ کو سمجھنے کے لیے اس کے پس منظر میں جانا ضروری ہے ، ڈی جی آئی ایس پی آر
بھارت اس خطے میں، خاص طور پر پاکستان میں، دہشت گردی کی سرپرستی کر رہا ہے، ڈی جی آئی ایس پی آر
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— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 18, 2025
The DG ISPR revealed that the ceasefire was requested by an Indian defence official and facilitated through American mediation. He praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts during the standoff, calling them mature and effective.
He also criticised India for rejecting Pakistan’s call for a neutral investigation into the Pahalgam attack in IIOJK, for which New Delhi blamed Islamabad without presenting evidence. “India refused a logical, impartial probe and instead resorted to missile attacks on civilian targets,” he said.
The ISPR chief also accused India of sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan, particularly through groups operating in Balochistan.
He reiterated that Pakistan’s armed forces remain committed to protecting the country’s sovereignty and will act decisively against any aggression.
