India failing to find face-saving exit over Pahalgam: CM
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah emphasised that Pakistan is a peaceful nuclear power and will continue to uphold its commitment to regional and global peace. According to a communique from the CM House, Shah paid tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, stating that he made Pakistan a nuclear-capable nation.
Meanwhile, he criticised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leveling baseless and false allegations against Pakistan regarding the Pahalgam incident, asserting that no responsible nation should even contemplate nuclear warfare, calling such rhetoric dangerous and irresponsible.
He remarked "after the Pahalgam drama, Pakistan extended an offer for transparent investigation, and now India has fallen into its own trap." Further, he stated that "India is out of options and is failing to find a face-saving exit. Its propaganda has collapsed."
The CM also praised Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, noting that the deputy prime minister had effectively presented Pakistan's stance to the international community. Shah also commended Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his clear and firm response to India, stating that "India has resorted to such tactics in the past, but this time its attempts have failed."
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