ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday praised a recent report submitted to the US Congress that credited Pakistan with “military success” in its four-day clash with India, saying the document had “validated Pakistan’s strength” and the performance of its armed forces.
“This report has stamped confirmation on what our brave soldiers achieved,” he told a gathering after laying the foundation stone of a Danish School in Azad Kashmir’s Harri Ghel.
Sharif said the congressional findings, which highlighted the effectiveness of Pakistan’s use of modern defense systems during the confrontation, reflected the “professional excellence” of the country’s forces.
“Our soldiers and our pilots earned Pakistan respect on the world stage,” he said, adding that decisions taken by the country’s civil and military leadership were “fearless and timely.”
The report, submitted to the US Congress by Washington, China Economic and Security Review Commission, described Pakistan’s performance in the four-day clash with India as a “military success,” stating that the confrontation “showcased Chinese weaponry” in active combat for the first time.
It said Pakistan’s use of systems such as the HQ-9 air-defense platform, PL-15 air-to-air missiles and J-10 fighter aircraft served as “a real-world field experiment,” adding that Pakistani forces downed several Indian aircraft, including Rafales, in engagements that later became “a key selling point for Chinese defence exports.”
The prime minister said Pakistan must now extend its efforts from battlefield achievements to economic progress.
“After proving our military capabilities, the time has come to secure victories in the economic field,” he said. “Nations that do not develop economically cannot succeed.”
Sharif used the occasion to reaffirm Islamabad’s commitment to the people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
“Pakistan will continue its moral, political and diplomatic support until the Kashmiris receive their rights,” he said, expressing a confidence that “one day, the children of occupied Kashmir will also study in Danish Schools.”
Highlighting the expansion of the Danish School network, Sharif said the project, initiated in Punjab, was now being extended to Azad Kashmir.
He announced new campuses for Neelum Valley and forward Kahuta, describing the initiative as a mission to ensure equal access to high-quality education.
“This is the institution that will give poor and orphaned children the opportunity to become engineers, doctors and leaders,” he said. “The dream we saw for education is now becoming reality.”
The prime minister urged the new Azad Kashmir leadership to uphold strong governance standards and ensure better public services. “The people of Azad Kashmir deserve the best facilities,” he said.
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