Despite shooting down two aircraft of Indian Air Force on Wednesday, Pakistan is still expecting misadventure from its eastern neighbour amid hostility in the backdrop of continued violations along the Line of Control.
Chief of the Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa has told the political leaders that India can further escalate the tension by engaging in further acts of aggression.
Well-placed sources keeping an eye on the in-camera briefing given to the parliamentary leaders on Wednesday claimed that Pakistan’s military chief has reassured that the armed forces remain steadfast to defend the country and have responded in a befitting manner earlier.
The military chief briefed the political leaders at the Parliament House in Islamabad and emphasized that Pakistan had not violated the Line of Control contrary to the reports in Indian media.
‘International players have expressed concerns over the situation and are trying to de-escalate the tension,’ the military chief told the political leaders.
The top commander highlighted that Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again extended the offer to initiate the dialogue hoping that India would take the offer in a positive manner.
The in-camera briefing was attended by leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, former president Asif Ali Zardari, former interior minister Ahsan Iqbal and other political leaders who expressed their resolve to defend the homeland while setting aside political differences.
