Mohsin Naqvi Pays Tribute to Armed Forces, Intelligence Agencies

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday recalled his first-hand experiences during the Pakistan-India war, paying rich tribute to the armed forces and intelligence agencies for their “unforgettable role” in securing the country’s defence.

Speaking at a seminar organised by the Professor Waris Mir Foundation at Aiwan-i-Iqbal on “Global Impacts of Pakistan’s Military and Diplomatic Victories over India”, Mr Naqvi said he had personally witnessed several incidents of the conflict and was directly involved in “numerous matters.”

He described intelligence officials as the “silent warriors” of the war, adding that their timely access to Indian planning and operations enabled Pakistan to pre-empt enemy moves. “We used to have every single detail of India’s decisions and papers in advance. Within minutes of any event, even aircraft being downed, we had evidence in hand,” he remarked.

The minister also spoke of what he termed “divine intervention” during the conflict, citing incidents where Indian missiles failed to hit their intended targets while Pakistani strikes destroyed Indian military assets. He noted that despite Indian attacks on key air bases, Pakistan suffered minimal losses, which he attributed to “Allah’s help.”

Mr Naqvi lauded Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s leadership, recalling a meeting with a Saudi delegation during the war in which the army chief “confidently conveyed Pakistan’s resolve.” He highlighted that, for the first time, the Army, Air Force and Navy had fought under a single joint strategy — in contrast, he claimed, to the disjointed command of Indian forces.

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The interior minister further alleged that Indian officials Ajit Doval and Amit Shah were the main architects of New Delhi’s hostile policies, warning that “they will drown India as well as Modi.”

He said all political parties in Pakistan had stood united during the conflict, while India’s attempts at international lobbying had failed. Mr Naqvi also accused India of sponsoring terrorism in Balochistan and exploiting the post-9/11 environment to target Kashmiris.

Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani and Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan also addressed the seminar.