India has intensified ‘terrorism campaign’ inside Pakistan through proxies, says PM Shehbaz

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said India had intensified “terrorism campaign” in Pakistan through its proxies after having suffered a “humiliating defeat” in recent conflict with Pakistan, according a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The premier’s statement came as he visited Command & Staff College Quetta and addressed the faculty and graduating officers.

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“India after having suffered a humiliating defeat during Ma’rka-e-Haq has now intensified its campaign of terrorism inside Pakistan through its proxies,” PM Shehbaz was quoted as saying in the ISPR statement.

The prime minister resolved that all such “nefarious and ill designs of India and its proxy Fitna al Hindustan” would be defeated by Pakistan.

He commended the performance of the Pakistan Armed Forces during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos against India.

“The prime minister praised the bravery, professionalism, and sacrifice of the Armed Forces, saying that their exemplary conduct has earned the nation’s highest accolades,” ISPR said.

He highlighted the importance of the armed forces in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting the armed forces in their mission to protect the nation.

Earlier on arrival at Command & Staff College, PM Shehbaz was received by the Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M).

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The heaviest fighting in decades between Pakistan and India was sparked by an April 22 attack in the Indian Illegally Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that killed 26 people, most of them tourists. New Delhi blamed the incident on “terrorists” backed by Pakistan, a charge denied by Islamabad.

On May 7, Indian jets bombed what New Delhi claimed “terrorist infrastructure” sites across the border. Pakistan has said it downed six Indian planes, including at least three Rafale fighters, in the initial clashes.

The ceasefire was announced on May 10 after bitter fighting in which both sides used fighter jets, missiles, drones and artillery.