In the wake of recent escalations between Pakistan and India, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced serious concerns about the potential for a full-blown conflict, stating that the situation "could have taken a very dangerous turn." His remarks come after a period of heightened tensions, sparked by the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent retaliatory actions from both sides, which brought the two nuclear-armed nations to the brink.

Sharif addressed the nation, acknowledging the unfortunate Pahalgam incident and its potential to ignite a broader war. He stated that India's actions within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir led to a firm response from Pakistan, resulting in a brief but intense conflict. He has also said that India would never forget the defeat in the recent war.

The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan had disproven the perception of India's superiority in conventional warfare during the recent clashes. He claimed that Pakistan's armed forces gave a "befitting response" to Indian aggression. According to Sharif, Pakistani forces shot down six Indian Air Force fighter jets while avoiding targeting the civilian population. He also mentioned that the government had convinced the international community that India's allegations were baseless and part of a conspiracy related to the Pahalgam incident, further stating that Pakistan proposed an impartial international investigation into the matter, which India allegedly ignored before launching attacks.

Sharif highlighted Pakistan's retaliatory military action, named 'Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,' which targeted Indian military installations in response to what he described as unprovoked strikes. He stated that these strikes were "precise and proportionate," aimed at addressing India's continued aggression across the Line of Control (LoC) and within Pakistani territory.

Previously, following Indian missile strikes on what India claimed were terror camps, PM Sharif strongly condemned the attacks as an "act of war" and vowed a befitting response. He alleged that India's "reckless action" had brought the two nations "closer to a major conflict," claiming that civilians, including women and children, were killed in the strikes.

Despite the recent hostilities, Sharif indicated that peace talks between Pakistan and India could potentially take place in Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the United States possibly acting as a key mediator. He also refuted claims that Pakistan had requested a ceasefire during the conflict, asserting that both countries had agreed to return forces to pre-war positions through communications between their Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs).

Sharif acknowledged the support received from various countries, particularly praising China for its unwavering support to Pakistan, as well as Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Azerbaijan. He also mentioned that Pakistan had utilized Chinese technology effectively during the conflict.