Be prepared for all eventualities: Imran tells Pak, Army

New Delhi, Feb 26: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan asks armed forces and the people of Pakistan to remain "prepared for all eventualities".


On Imran Khan Official, the PM's Facebook page, the party posted, "A special meeting of the National Security Committee chaired by the Prime Minister was held at Prime Minister's office today. The meeting was attended by Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Defence, Finance, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, COAS, CNS, CAS, and other civil & military officials.


"Forum strongly rejected Indian claim of targeting an alleged terrorist camp near Balakot and the claim of heavy casualties. Once again the Indian government has resorted to a self-serving, reckless and fictitious claim. This action has been done for domestic consumption being in election environment, putting regional peace and stability at grave risk.

"The claimed area of the strike is open for the world to see the facts on the ground. For this domestic and international media is being taken to the impact site


"Forum concluded that India has committed uncalled for aggression to which Pakistan shall respond at the time and place of its choosing.


"To take the nation on board, the government has decided to requisition joint session of the Parliament. PM has summoned a special meeting of NCA on 27 Feb 2019.


"PM has directed that elements of national power including the Armed Forces and the people of Pakistan to remain prepared for all eventualities. He decided to engage with global leaders to expose irresponsible Indian policy in the region.


"PM appreciated the timely and effective response of PAF to repulse Indian attempt without any loss of life or property.


Pakistani government statement advises all Pakistanis to "remain prepared for all eventualities"."