Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif Bats

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the country’s political leaders for showing “exemplary” unity and integrity in the confrontation between Pakistan and Indian troops. File | Image source: Reuters

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the country’s political leaders, including his alliance partners and opposition, for showing “exemplary” unity and integrity in the four-day confrontation between Pakistan and Indian troops.

In a speech to the country late Saturday (May 10, 2025), Sharif said that “the path of peace negotiations” should be adopted to address long-term issues between India and Pakistan, including water sharing and Kashmir.

India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10, 2025 (May 10, 2025) to cease all shooting and military operations on land, air and oceans and take effect immediately.

Mr Sharif said Pakistan responded positively to the interests of regional peace with India.

Mr Sharif also said Pakistan has responded positively to international diplomatic efforts and thanked all friendly countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, the UAE and the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, amid the downgrade tensions between India and Pakistan.

Mr Sharif specifically mentioned the efforts and support of Pakistan’s “time-tested” and trusted friend China, who said it was standing with Pakistan in “thrust of this hour.”

The Prime Minister of Pakistan describes the understanding with India as the success of the entire country and the Pakistani armed forces.

According to Pakistan Radio, he said that the Pakistani military’s “Operation Bangyan-Mursos” was successful and India’s action received a professional response.

“The state and our armed forces prove that Pakistanis are a brave, confident and cautious country,” he said.

Mr Sharif said Pakistan has proposed a credible and transparent investigation into the Pahalgam attack, but New Delhi has not responded positively.

The Prime Minister congratulated the entire country and congratulated him on what he called “victory.”