Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Thursday that "no one can harm Pakistan"as we inflicted a crushing defeat on an enemy five times larger on all fronts, adding that the armed forces were ready to respond to any future aggression. Addressing a press conference marking one year since the completion of Marka-e-Haq, DG ISPR, who was accompanied by senior officers of Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force, congratulated the nation on the occasion. He said Pakistan had inflicted a humiliating defeat on India on all fronts. Lieutenant General Chaudhry said: "A year ago, we pulverized the pride of India. We have always said that no one can harm Pakistan. We were ready then and we are ready now; If anyone has any questions, we have shown them an episode."
"Pakistan defeated the enemy on all fronts and changed the nature of war during Marka-e-Haq, claiming that Pakistan achieved success in multi-domain warfare in air, land, sea and cyber domains." he added. The DG ISPR said India had long propagated a false narrative accusing Pakistan of being involved in terrorism and had carried out false flag operations for this purpose, adding that allegations were leveled against Pakistan minutes after the Pahalgam incident without investigation. He further added that India "terrorist drama" has been buried forever, branding India itself as the biggest terrorist. He challenged India to identify which terror camp it was targeting and said India orchestrated terrorism against its own people to blame others. The DG ISPR said India was facilitating terrorism and all terrorist incidents in Pakistan involved India and Afghanistan. He added that Afghanistan "so called" The external affairs minister sought help from India. He also noted that India had not presented evidence regarding the Pahalgam incident. He noted that an FIR was registered ten minutes after the event, but a year later no evidence had surfaced. Lt Gen Chaudhry said that what happened at Marka-e-Haq was known not only in Pakistan but also by all children in India and also advised India to tell the truth, adding that Hindutva ideology was being imposed on minorities in India. Indian politicians seemed more like warriors than statesmen and said that India’s professional army had been compromised by politics and that India was using Fitna-al-Khawarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan out of frustration over its defeat, he said. He added that Pakistan was the main contributor to regional stability and peace efforts, and stressed that a war between two nuclear states would be folly. DG ISPR announced that a "little glimpse" of Pakistan’s energy potential would be shown to the public on August 14, so that "they cannot say later that they were not told". He vowed to defend Pakistan’s security and sovereignty at all costs. He also added that Kashmir was not India’s internal matter but a globally recognized dispute with pending UN resolutions, India was committing atrocities against Muslims in Kashmir and citizens in Manipur. DG ISPR highlighted the importance of the mutual defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, underlining Pakistan’s critical role in protecting the two holiest sites of Islam. In response to a question, he said that Pakistan was chosen to protect Harmain Shareefain (the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and the Masjid-e-Nabawi in Medina), and "The protection of these sacred sites is intrinsically linked to Saudi Arabia’s national security."
He further highlighted that any threat to Saudi Arabia would be considered a direct threat to Pakistan. Chaudhry described the defense pact as a "manifestation" of the long-standing ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, spanning several decades and covering multiple domains. "We will do our duty and honor the commitments we have made."said. Responding to a question about the status of Operation Ghazab lil Haq in Afghanistan, he stated that the operation was still ongoing. Chaudhry emphasized that Pakistan harbors no animosity towards Afghanistan or its people. "We have nothing against Afghanistan, especially against the people of Afghanistan," he said, underlining Pakistan’s long-standing position as a friend and host of Afghan refugees. The military spokesman also highlighted Pakistan’s role as "the best of brothers" and a host to Afghans, showing the nation’s commitment to brotherhood and hospitality. "There is no better example of brotherhood and hospitality," he added. He explained that the operation was an integral part of Pakistan’s national response to terrorism. Addressing the press, Rear Admiral Shifaat Ali Khan described Marka-e-Haq as a "historic and memorable" event, where Pakistan’s naval forces dealt a decisive blow to India’s naval capabilities. Reflecting on the events leading up to the conflict, he noted that the Indian Navy had long taken pride in its military strength and dominance in the region. However, he questioned why the Indian Navy did not challenge Pakistan during the conflict. "The question remains why its naval force could not muster the courage against Pakistan," he added. He went on to reveal that India had attempted to deploy its vessels in the northern Arabian Sea during the conflict, with the aim of attacking Pakistan’s naval assets and disrupting vital maritime trade routes. "The sole purpose behind this measure was to inflict economic damage on us by disrupting our naval trade and waterways." said. Rear Admiral Ali emphasized that the country’s waterways remained uninterrupted and that vital installations and ports remained protected throughout the conflict. He also highlighted the vigilance of the Pakistan Navy, stating that the force continued to monitor enemy activities through its modern surveillance systems.
"The Pakistan Navy and Air Force were prepared to destroy the Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant." he remembered. Despite the preparations, he noted, the Indian Navy remained confined to its sanctuaries and the conflict ended without further escalation. Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Tariq Ghazi, in a press conference, highlighted the key attacks on India’s air and military infrastructure. He described the operation as a "exceptionally synchronized" effort, where both the defensive and offensive strategies of the PAF were decisive. Ghazi noted that the PAF meticulously followed the initial aggressive deployment of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which included key assets and offensive weapons systems. He highlighted that the results were decisive, as the PAF achieved an 8-0 result in its engagement with the IAF. The senior PAF official explained the success of the attacks and noted that Pakistan’s offensive reached devastating levels. He revealed that the PAF had destroyed four Rafales, one MiG-29, one Su-30, one Mirage 2000 and one multi-role unmanned aerial system. He further explained that the PAF attack on India’s S-400 systems was carried out by JF-17 Block III aircraft, developed internally in Pakistan. Reflecting on the success of the operation, AVM Ghazi said Marka-e-Haq had set a precedent for air warfare. "It is the first time in history that full-spectrum and multi-spectrum operations have been demonstrated." he pointed out, calling him a "Classic case study for aerial warfare experts."
He added that the PAF’s response had been "overwhelming and shocking" to India, with the PAF demonstrating a formidable chain of local destruction. Ghazi praised the PAF’s ability to integrate all operational elements into a single force, further solidifying its dominance in the conflict. Looking ahead, Ghazi said the PAF was focused on enhancing its capabilities to maintain its qualitative advantage in future conflicts.
