Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, terming it a significant development in the interest of regional peace and stability.
In a statement, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the leadership of US President Donald Trump and acknowledged his active role in facilitating peace in South Asia. “We thank President Trump for his leadership and efforts in promoting peace in the region. We have accepted this outcome in the greater interest of regional stability,” he said.
He also extended his appreciation to the US Vice President and Secretary of State for their contributions toward fostering peace in South Asia, describing the breakthrough as a symbol of a new beginning in addressing longstanding issues. “These issues have plagued the region for decades and hindered the path to peace, prosperity, and stability,” the Prime Minister remarked.
It is worth noting that the ceasefire follows a robust military response by Pakistan to Indian aggression, during which Pakistan launched Operation Bunyān Marsūs (Iron Wall), targeting more than ten key military sites inside India.
Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes destroyed multiple Indian air bases and field installations, including those at Adampur, Udhampur, Bathinda, Suratgarh, Mamun, Akhnoor, Jammu, Sirsa, and Barnala. Strategic depots such as the Uri Field Supply Depot, Sirsa Airfield, and Halwara Airbase were also neutralized.
In a major tactical achievement, the Pakistan Armed Forces employed the “Fatah-1” missile system to strike several Indian military targets. Notably, in Adampur, a JF-17 Thunder aircraft destroyed a $1.5 billion S-400 air defense system with a hypersonic missile. The Pakistan military later released video footage of the JF-17 Thunder carrying out the precision strike.
Following Pakistan’s decisive military response, both countries agreed to a ceasefire, signaling a crucial pause in hostilities and opening the door for diplomatic engagement.
