By our correspondent
KARACHI: Federal Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has issued a pointed reminder to India, declaring that New Delhi had underestimated the strength and resolve of the Pakistani nation.
His remarks came during a special ceremony held at the Governor House in Sindh to mark what officials are calling Pakistan’s “day of gratitude” following the country’s recent military response to Indian hostilities. Standing before a crowd of political leaders, civil society members and security officials, Dr Siddiqui underscored the gravity of the recent cross-border tensions.
He accused India of recklessly targeting civilian homes, mosques, and non-combat zones—acts he described as both unjustifiable and provocative. Yet, he maintained, Pakistan’s response was measured, deliberate and precise, limited to military targets but potent enough to send a message that could not be ignored. “India attacked homes and sacred places. But we did not stoop to that level. Our answer was strong, strategic, and dignified,” said Siddiqui, speaking with both restraint and pride.
