ISLAMABAD, (DNA) –  Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told a press conference that a special meeting of the National Security Committee chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan was held at the Prime Minister Office.

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defence, Finance Minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Army Staff, Naval Chief, Chief of Pakistan Air Force, other civil and military officials.

“The forum strongly rejected Indian claim of targeting an alleged terrorist camp near Balakot and the claim of heavy casualties.”

“Once again Indian government has resorted to its self-serving, reckless and fictitious claim. This action has been done for domestic consumption being in election evironment, putting regional peace and stability at grave risk,” the Foreign Minister said.

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

He said: “The National Security Committee 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 onboard, the government has decided to requisition joint session of the parliament. Prime Minister has summoned a special meeting of the National Command Authority on 27th of February (Wednesday).”

The Foreign Minister further said: “Prime Minister has directed that all elements of national part including the armed forces and the people of Pakistan to remain prepared for all eventualities.”

“The Prime Minister has decided to engage with the global leadership to expose irresposible Indian policy in the region. He also appreciated timely and effective response of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to repulse Indian attemp without any loss of life or property.”