Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi said on Sunday Indian Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval were behind Indian aggression.
Speaking at a seminar held in Lahore, Naqvi shared details regarding the standoff between the two countries. He said that Pakistan was well-informed in advance about Indian military planning.
Naqvi said that during the air skirmishes, when Indian aircraft were shot down, Pakistan withheld any public announcement until video confirmation was available. “We had footage of all six aircraft,” he said.
He added that Pakistan aimed to avoid giving India any opportunity to manipulate the situation. “Thankfully, we suffered no losses. I salute our military leadership,” he stated.
“Indian assets were under Pakistan’s surveillance, and we carried out strikes on 36 points. Each of our targets was successfully hit,” Naqvi maintained.
Naqvi said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not the primary driver of the situation. He pointed to Indian Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval as the key figures pushing aggressive actions, and warned that these two will be responsible for India’s downfall.
He added that during the crisis, political parties in Pakistan stood united. He credited Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for his effective diplomatic engagement.
Naqvi also accused India of openly supporting terrorist activities in Balochistan.
Speaking about Kashmir issue, Naqvi affirmed Pakistan’s continued commitment to the region, saying, "We will pursue the Kashmir issue until the right to self-determination is granted."
He commended both Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Gen Syed Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for handling pressure and delivering a strong response to India.
Naqvi said: "During a period of heightened tension between Pakistan and India, a delegation from the Saudi government was present in Pakistan."
"The field marshal said in an address in America that India is like a Mercedes, and Pakistan is like a dumper truck. If they collide, one can imagine where the damage will occur," he said.
