Information Minister Ataullah Tarar has assured the National Assembly that the safety of Pakistan is in safe and strong hands.

“Whenever and however we respond to this, rest assured, it will be befitting,” he said, referring to the escalated Indian drone attacks in Pakistan since last night. “But these matters are never rushed … first operational and strategic details are decided and then a response is given.”

“So, our enemy, who is sending unmanned drones in cowardice, should not be under any false impression … Pakistan has in all domains defeated India,” he stated.

“We denied them the chance to victimise themselves after the Pahalgam incident because we were standing on the truth.”