Parliamentarians pay rich tributes to armed forces

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentarians in the National Assembly Thursday paid rich tributes to Pakistan armed forces, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for giving befitting response to Indian aggression.

Speaking in the House, they strongly condemned the cowardly attack by Indian forces, calling it a shameful act and Pakistan is fully prepared to respond to any aggression with full force.

The lawmakers said Indian unprovoked attack is not only a serious threat to regional peace and stability, but also a blatant violation of international laws and human rights.

Initiating the debate in the House, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Malik Amir Dogar said that PTI leadership firmly stands with the country’s armed forces.

Paying tribute to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Amir Dogar lauded its fitting response to Indian aggression.

He also saluted the martyrs and those injured in the attacks, vowing a resolute reply that “India will remember in the times to come.”

PTI legislator cstrongly condemned the India’s attack on civilians under the cover of darkness.

He said the tribal people have always stood at the frontlines in defense of the country and will continue to respond to any form of aggression. “Our forefathers laid down their lives for the sovereignty of Pakistan, and we will uphold that legacy,” he added.

Iqbal Afridi said the nation expects a firm and befitting response to the cowardly attack of enemy. He said that national unity is critical in these challenging times, urging all stakeholders to come together and forge a united front.

Pakistan Muslim League (N) lawmaker Malik Muhammad Iqbal said the Indian attack in Bahawalpur was a direct assault on Pakistan’s sovereignty.

He said that the enemy had miscalculated, forgetting that the nation stands united and resilient when the homeland is under threat.

Muhammad Iqbal appreciated Pakistan army for demonstrating its professional strength in defending the country’s borders and lauded the PAF for successfully shooting down enemy’s aircrafts.

He paid tribute to the martyrs, expressing solidarity with their families, and stressed that Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be mistaken for weakness. “We are always prepared to defend our motherland, even if it means sacrificing the last drop of blood,” he added.

Senior Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Raja Pervaiz Ashraf paid tribute to all members for demonstrating patriotism and courage in the wake of Indian attack inside Pakistan.

He said India has historically been hostile towards Pakistan and never accepted its existence, continuously attempting to inflict harm over the years.

He said Narendra Modi- is RSS leader who had committed atrocities on Muslims and other minorities. Modi-led government is pursuing a politics of hatred and extremism, as they are enemy of humanity.

Pervaiz Ashraf said India continuously blames Pakistan without any solid evidence, citing the Pahalgam incident of April 22 as an example, calling it a fabricated narrative used to malign Pakistan.

He said Pakistan’s armed forces and the nation are fully prepared to respond to any Indian aggression. He lauded the PAF for its swift action in downing Indian aircrafts.