After Allah, Pakistan Relies on its Own Power: DG ISPR

DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has clearly stated that Pakistan depends on its own strength and will. Speaking to China’s CGTN, he said, “The most important thing is Pakistan’s resolve and its own strength. After Allah, we rely on ourselves and our own power. So only if we are resolute and have a strong commitment, which we have already shown [in the recent powerful response to Indian aggression], the international community will also play its complete role.”

He pointed out that the world today faces bigger problems like climate change, misinformation and growing populations. In this context, he questioned India’s attempt to dominate others without evidence. “In such a situation, should a country try to impose hegemony on other countries around it on the basis of a false narrative, for no reason and without any evidence?”

Military Response and Casualties

After India’s continued unprovoked aggression, Pakistan responded with “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos” on May 10, targeting several Indian military sites. The operation, described as “precise and proportionate,” came after New Delhi blamed Pakistan for an attack in IIOJK that killed 26 tourists. No evidence was provided.

Pakistan downed six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafale and dozens of drones. A ceasefire was reached after 87 hours with the help of the United States. According to ISPR, 53 Pakistanis — 13 armed forces personnel and 40 civilians — were martyred in the Indian strikes.

Lt Gen Chaudhry said, “The Pakistani nation, we have never bowed down nor ever will. Because I have said it before and will say it again — for us, the wish to embrace martyrdom is more beloved than living.”

Commitment to Peace and Cooperation

He emphasised Pakistan and China’s shared focus on peace, saying, “The prosperity and well-being of the people come from peace and stability.” He called terrorism a major hurdle in progress and said, “We are making efforts against it, on our own and with the help of our friends.”

On internal security, he concluded, “We now have to turn this iron wall [Bunyan-um-Marsoos] — that includes the people, armed forces and all elements of national power — towards the menace of terrorism.”