Times of Islamabad

Pakistan decides to show international media the claimed site of Indian strike

Pakistan decides to show international media the claimed site of Indian strike

ISLAMABAD – The meeting of National Security Committee says India hascommitted uncalled aggression to which Pakistan shall respond at the timeand place of its choosing.

This was told to a special meeting of the NSC chaired by the Prime MinisterImran Khan in Islamabad today.

The meeting strongly rejected Indian claim of targeting an allegedterrorist camp near Balakot and the claim of heavy casualties. It said thatonce again Indian government has resorted to a self serving, reckless andfictitious claim.

The meeting was told that claimed area of strike is open for the world tosee the facts on ground and for this domestic and international media isbeing taken to the impact site

The meeting said this action has been done for domestic consumption beingin election environment, putting regional peace and stability at graverisk.

Meanwhile, to take the nation on board, the government has decided torequisition joint session of the Parliament. PM has summoned specialmeeting of National Command Authority (NCA) on 27 Feb 2019.

Prime Minister has directed that elements of national power including theArmed Forces and the people of Pakistan to remain prepared for alleventualities. He decided to engage with global leadership to exposeirresponsible Indian policy in the region.

The Prime Minister appreciated timely and effective response of PAF torepulse Indian attempt without any loss of life or property.

The meeting was attended by Ministers of Foreign Affairs Shah MehmoodQureshi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Finance, Chairman Joint Chiefs ofStaff Committee , COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Naval StaffAdmiral Zafar Mehmood Abbassi, Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Mujahid AnwarKhan and other civil & military officials.