ISLAMABAD-UNS/APP: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif informed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday that Pakistan has the right to act in self-defence “in accordance with Article-51 of the UN Charter”.
PM Shehbaz strongly condemned India’s missile and drone strikes that killed 31 innocent civilians, injured 57 others and damaged civilian infrastructure, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
India’s attacks had violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while gravely jeopardising peace and stability in the South Asia region, he added.
The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm resolve to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs.
However, he said that the people of Pakistan were outraged by India’s unprovoked acts of war.
He also appreciated President Trump’s concern over the current security situation in South Asia.
Secretary Rubio noted that the U.S. was closely following the situation in South Asia as it was committed to promoting peace and stability in the region.
India launched strikes on Pakistan and AJK early Wednesday morning — an assault that Islamabad called a “blatant act of war”.
