‘Pakistan’s nuclear programme not for aggression’: Shehbaz Sharif on use of nukes throughout India-Pak battle


India launched Operation Sindoor focusing on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam assault that killed 26 civilians.

Islamabad:

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has dismissed the concept of a nuclear trade with India through the latest battle, stating that the nation’s nuclear programme is strictly for “peaceable actions and self-defence.” Sharif made the feedback whereas addressing a bunch of Pakistani college students in Islamabad on Saturday.

55 Pakistanis have been killed

Recalling the four-day army confrontation, Sharif mentioned that 55 Pakistani residents have been killed through the Indian army strikes. Nonetheless, he burdened that Pakistan retaliated with full pressure, showcasing its army power.

When requested about the potential for utilizing nuclear weapons, Sharif replied, “Pakistan’s nuclear programme is solely for peaceable functions and nationwide defence, not for aggression.”

India launched Operation Sindoor on Could 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The operation particularly focused terrorist infrastructure situated in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Sharif denies rumours of Zardari stepping down

Sharif additionally dismissed rumours that President Asif Ali Zardari is likely to be pressured to resign or that Chief of Military Workers Subject Marshal Asim Munir had aspirations to take over the presidency. Sharif known as these studies “mere speculations”.

“Subject Marshal Asim Munir has by no means expressed any need to turn into the president, neither is there any such plan within the offing,” he informed The Information on Friday.

Sharif added that he, Zardari and Munir shared a relationship constructed on mutual respect.

The clarification adopted inside minister Mohsin Naqvi’s assertion on X on Thursday, during which he denounced the “malicious marketing campaign” focusing on Zardari, Sharif, and Munir. “We’re absolutely conscious of who’s behind the malicious marketing campaign,” mentioned Naqvi, who is taken into account near the highest army management.

“I’ve categorically said there was no dialogue, nor does any such concept exist, concerning the president being requested to resign or the COAS aspiring to imagine the presidency,” he added.

(With PTI inputs)

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