The main opposition party, PTI, has criticised the government for not responding “promptly and decisively” to Indian aerial attacks across Pakistani air bases.

PTI leader Omar Ayub Khan noted India carried out a “shameful and unprovoked aerial assault” on Pakistan on the night between May 6 and May 7.

He said the “imposed and cowardly government” waited four days before issuing any official response to Indian aggression. “

The opposition leader, however, lauded the armed forces for their professionalism, while crediting former prime minister Imran Khan for modernising the PAF’s defence capabilities.

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