JUI leader hails armed forces
KARACHI: Qari Muhammad Usman, Deputy Amir of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Sindh, hailed the Pakistan Armed Forces' 'Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos' as a historic and decisive strike against India, crushing its 'nefarious designs.' He praised the Pakistan Air Force for its professionalism and bravery, stating that the operation silenced India's provocations and shook its defenses. He affirmed JUI's unwavering support, with its workers ready to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the military on all fronts.
He condemned India's aggression, likening it to Israel's actions and accusing both of conspiring against the Muslim world. Declaring national unity, he vowed that Pakistan would defeat India militarily, diplomatically, and ideologically. The JUI leader concluded by honouring the armed forces predicting a future where Pakistan's flag flies over Delhi.
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