'We gave India a bloody nose and it is still hurting': DG ISPR on Abhinandan episode

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar on Thursday addressed a media briefing to set the record straight about the events surrounding February 27 — the day Pakistan downed two Indian planes and captured an Indian pilot.

"Yesterday such a statement was given in which facts were attempted to be twisted surrounding the events that day," he began by saying.

He said that after the Pulwama incident, on February 26, India violated all international principles and attacked Pakistan. "They not only faced defeat but humiliation all over the world."

"Our timely response derailed their efforts. Their planes and the explosives they had come to rain down on the Pakistani people, they instead dropped on empty mountains. They left in a panicked state after being confronted by our planes. "

He said that in response, the Pakistan Army, in accordance with the people's wishes, sought to "teach the enemy a lesson".

"On this decision, all civil and military leadership was on a single page. We responded with full might in the light of day and shot down two planes, along with arresting their pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan [Varthaman]," said the DG ISPR, recalling the events.

He said that the enemy was in such a panicked state that it shot down its own helicopter.

Maj Gen Iftikhar said that Pakistan secured a "clear victory" that day against India. He said not only was India's hollowed state of preparedness exposed that day but the entire Pakistani nation's heads were held high.

He said this triumph was not only celebrated in Pakistan but the entire world recognised it. "India held its non-availability of Rafale jets accountable for the defeat," he added.

The DG ISPR said that the government of Pakistan, in a measured and responsible move, decided to "give peace a chance" and hand over the captured war prisoner Wing Commander Abhinandan over.

He said the move, which was in accordance with Geneva Convention, was lauded the world over.

"I wish to set the history straight once more. Pakistan first demonstrated it capability and resolve. The decision was then made keeping all war options in mind and from a position of strength," Maj Gen Iftikhar said.

He stressed that the civil and military leadership were prepared to combat "any sort of situation" with full preparedness.

"We gave them a bloody nose and its still hurting," the DG ISPR said.

He said that linking the "mature response of a responsible state" with regard to Wing Commander Abhinandan's release to any thing else is "highly regrettable and misleading".

 

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'We gave India a bloody nose and it is still hurting': DG ISPR on Abhinandan episode

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar on Thursday addressed a media briefing to set the record straight about the events surrounding February 27 — the day Pakistan downed two Indian planes and captured an Indian pilot.

"Yesterday such a statement was given in which facts were attempted to be twisted surrounding the events that day," he began by saying.

He said that after the Pulwama incident, on February 26, India violated all international principles and attacked Pakistan. "They not only faced defeat but humiliation all over the world."

"Our timely response derailed their efforts. Their planes and the explosives they had come to rain down on the Pakistani people, they instead dropped on empty mountains. They left in a panicked state after being confronted by our planes. "

He said that in response, the Pakistan Army, in accordance with the people's wishes, sought to "teach the enemy a lesson".

"On this decision, all civil and military leadership was on a single page. We responded with full might in the light of day and shot down two planes, along with arresting their pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan [Varthaman]," said the DG ISPR, recalling the events.

He said that the enemy was in such a panicked state that it shot down its own helicopter.

Maj Gen Iftikhar said that Pakistan secured a "clear victory" that day against India. He said not only was India's hollowed state of preparedness exposed that day but the entire Pakistani nation's heads were held high.

He said this triumph was not only celebrated in Pakistan but the entire world recognised it. "India held its non-availability of Rafale jets accountable for the defeat," he added.

The DG ISPR said that the government of Pakistan, in a measured and responsible move, decided to "give peace a chance" and hand over the captured war prisoner Wing Commander Abhinandan over.

He said the move, which was in accordance with Geneva Convention, was lauded the world over.

"I wish to set the history straight once more. Pakistan first demonstrated it capability and resolve. The decision was then made keeping all war options in mind and from a position of strength," Maj Gen Iftikhar said.

He stressed that the civil and military leadership were prepared to combat "any sort of situation" with full preparedness.

"We gave them a bloody nose and its still hurting," the DG ISPR said.

He said that linking the "mature response of a responsible state" with regard to Wing Commander Abhinandan's release to any thing else is "highly regrettable and misleading".

 

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My statement on Abhinandan was taken out of context: Ayaz Sadiq

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz lawmaker Ayaz Sadiq said that his statement regarding Abhinandan was taken out of context by the Indian media.

In his clarification statement, he said that Indian media tried to distort his remarks. Terming the striking down of Abhinandan’s fighter jet, a success for Pakistan, he said the Indian pilot was sent to attack Pakistan not to distribute sweets.

He said that decision to release Abhinandan was not right.

Sadiq further said that the premier conveyed a message to release Abhinandan through Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to the opposition parties.

On the other hand, Special Assistant to Prime Minister of Pakistan on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Thursday said that PM Imran Khan wanted peace and it was the only reason that Indian pilot Abhinandan was released.

 

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My statement on Abhinandan was taken out of context: Ayaz Sadiq

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz lawmaker Ayaz Sadiq said that his statement regarding Abhinandan was taken out of context by the Indian media.

In his clarification statement, he said that Indian media tried to distort his remarks. Terming the striking down of Abhinandan’s fighter jet, a success for Pakistan, he said the Indian pilot was sent to attack Pakistan not to distribute sweets.

He said that decision to release Abhinandan was not right.

Sadiq further said that the premier conveyed a message to release Abhinandan through Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to the opposition parties.

On the other hand, Special Assistant to Prime Minister of Pakistan on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Thursday said that PM Imran Khan wanted peace and it was the only reason that Indian pilot Abhinandan was released.

 

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Peshawar blast: investigation agencies expanded scope of the probe

The investigation agencies have expanded scope of the probe of Peshawar seminary blast, Dir Colony area has been geo-fenced and data of mobile calls in the locality has been collected.

At least seven people were killed and more than 100 injured – most of them children – in a powerful blast at a madrassah in Peshawar’s Dir Colony on Tuesday morning.

Police search operation has been underway on the third day of the terrorist attack.

The students of madrassah have been sent to homes and police has recorded statements of the eyewitnesses. A sketch of the accused being prepared with the help of the eyewitness accounts.

The investigators also completing the data of the arrested suspects.

An investigation team, comprises of the officials of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Police and other law enforcement agencies, had earlier prepared preliminary probe report.

Moreover, the record of Madrassah students and their details being scrutinized.

Police have launched search operation at Yekka Toot, Dir Colony and adjoining areas of Peshawar and arrested 55 suspects, ealrier SSP Operations Peshawar said.

The personnel of Elite Force, Rapid Response Force, BDU and ladies police participated in the operation.

Illegal arms and ammunition recovered in door to door search, SSP said.

A special interrogation team of officials has been constituted to question the arrrested suspects, he added.

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Peshawar blast: investigation agencies expanded scope of the probe

The investigation agencies have expanded scope of the probe of Peshawar seminary blast, Dir Colony area has been geo-fenced and data of mobile calls in the locality has been collected.

At least seven people were killed and more than 100 injured – most of them children – in a powerful blast at a madrassah in Peshawar’s Dir Colony on Tuesday morning.

Police search operation has been underway on the third day of the terrorist attack.

The students of madrassah have been sent to homes and police has recorded statements of the eyewitnesses. A sketch of the accused being prepared with the help of the eyewitness accounts.

The investigators also completing the data of the arrested suspects.

An investigation team, comprises of the officials of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Police and other law enforcement agencies, had earlier prepared preliminary probe report.

Moreover, the record of Madrassah students and their details being scrutinized.

Police have launched search operation at Yekka Toot, Dir Colony and adjoining areas of Peshawar and arrested 55 suspects, ealrier SSP Operations Peshawar said.

The personnel of Elite Force, Rapid Response Force, BDU and ladies police participated in the operation.

Illegal arms and ammunition recovered in door to door search, SSP said.

A special interrogation team of officials has been constituted to question the arrrested suspects, he added.

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Karachi: Eid Milad un Nabi rally to start from Boulton Market and to conclude in Nistar park

The central procession of Eid Milad un Nabi will begin from Boulton Market in the old city area and conclude at Nishtar Park after passing through the approved route.

Muslims around the world celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as Eid Milad un Nabi, on the 12th of Rabi ul Awwal, which is the third month in the Islamic lunar calendar.

The city administration in a statement has said that pedestrians could join the central procession in the city from eight points along the route.

The participants will reach to the central procession after passing the walk-through gates.

“No arms will be allowed in the procession,” according to the statement.

“The entry of women and the children will be prohibited in procession, while cars, motorbikes and camel carts would also not be allowed,” said the statement.

The trucks used to distribute ‘Niaz’ will be parked on the side of the procession, police sources said. “Only vehicles issued special passes will be allowed entry on the route of the procession,” according to police.

Large contingents of policemen and other law enforcement agencies will be deployed along the route to secure the Eid Miladun Nabi processions in Karachi.

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