Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry addressed a joint media briefing on Thursday.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan did not attack any Indian military installations, rejecting India’s claims as a fabricated story aimed at face-saving.
He said that the armed forces were fully alert and confronted 75 to 80 Indian aircraft, and successfully shot down five jets 36 hours ago.
“Pakistan is firmly committed to peace and regional harmony,” he added.
However, he condemned the malicious use of drones by India, noting that several Indian drones violated Pakistani airspace.
One of the Indian drones also attempted to target the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, apparently to disrupt the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches.
“Pakistan remains peaceful, but reserves the right to respond to Indian aggression at a time and place of its choosing,” Dar maintained.
In an earlier press conference, the ISPR chief said Pakistan shot down 25 drones emanating from India in the last two days.
Sharing the update with the media, the ISPR said India continued its belligerence under false impression of Pakistan’s weakness.
He said Pakistan’s armed forces had proved equal to the task and shot down Indian drones within no time.
