PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called for an internal political ceasefire to initiate a national dialogue on the existential challenges confronting Pakistan

In a letter written from Kot Lakhpat Jail — where the former foreign minister is currently incarcerated — shared on his X account, he said, “Pakistan and India have agreed to ceasefire and meet to discuss the way forward. I urge an internal political ceasefire to initiate a national dialogue on the existential challenges confronting Pakistan and putting our house in order”.

Qureshi said the past few days have “once again exposed the belligerence and aggression” of India.

“India, without evidence or justification, continues its unlawful and provocative actions under the guise of unsubstantiated claims. Pakistan has demonstrated maturity, restraint and moral clarity in the face of this hostility,” he said.

He said the press conference jointly addressed by the representatives of the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy on May 9 was a “moment of national pride”.

He said the “calm, dignified and factual manner in which our armed forces communicated the reality to the nation and the world earned respect at a global level. The clarity of purpose, coupled with professionalism and grace underscored Pakistan’s commitment to peace, sovereignty and self-respect”.

“In our response to Indian escalatory actions, targeting military assets and ensuring no civilian harm, the world must see that Pakistani does not seek war, but will never shy away from defending its people, its soil and its honour,” he added.

Qureshi said in these decisive moments, the PTI, its supporters and the citizens of Pakistan stood “firmly like an iron wall, united behind our defenders”.