Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday stated that India had effectively admitted defeat by raising the white flag at the Line of Control. Speaking to the media at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad, Tarar praised Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its swift and powerful response following Indian missile strikes that targeted civilian areas in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. He told reporters that the PAF had shot down five Indian fighter jets and a drone. Tarar added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was closely monitoring the situation. The minister emphasized that the entire Pakistani nation stood united and firmly supported the armed forces. He said the Pakistani Armed Forces had given a tough response to the aggressors. Condemning the Indian attacks, Tarar called the targeting of innocent civilians \u201chighly regrettable.\u201d He stressed that Pakistan\u2019s forces had only targeted Indian warplanes involved in the aggression. He noted that Indian media itself was acknowledging the downing of the aircraft. \u201cThe entire nation prayed for the success of the Pakistan Army throughout the night,\u201d he added. Tarar reiterated that Pakistan has long been a victim of terrorism, having sacrificed 90,000 lives in its war against terror. He also pointed out that Pakistan had offered an independent investigation into the Pahalgam incident\u2014an offer that was rejected by Indian authorities. This, he argued, clearly revealed India\u2019s intent to conceal the truth and pursue malicious agendas. \u201cPakistan has been a victim of terrorism for years,\u201d he said, adding that Indian propaganda was a deliberate attempt to damage Pakistan\u2019s image on the international stage. Highlighting the human cost, Tarar stated, \u201cWe have lost more than 90,000 lives in the war on terror.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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