Key Takeaways from DG ISPR’s Press Conference on ‘Marka-e-Haq’ Anniversary

RAWALPINDI – DG ISPR General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry addressed key press briefing in Islamabad, declaring armed forces “fully prepared for any challenge” while unveiling what he described as sweeping strategic outcomes of last year’s Pakistan–India escalation, referred to by the state as Marka-e-Haq. The briefing, marking the one-year anniversary of the conflict, featured senior naval and air force officials and presented a forceful narrative of military readiness, regional positioning, and information warfare dominance. DG ISPR Press Conference “Narrative defeat” for India in information warfare DG ISPR said international perceptions of Pakistan shifted, arguing that allegations of state-backed terrorism against India had weakened due to lack of evidence. He said Pakistan’s counter-narrative had gained global attention. Regional power positioning Lt Gen Sharif described Pakistan as having emerged as a “net stabilizing force” in South Asia, asserting that escalation was triggered by misinformation from the opposing side. India’s civil-military dynamics In one of the most controversial remarks, he alleged increasing politicization of India’s military leadership and militarization of its political environment, calling it a “dangerous trend.” Kashmir and internal instability claims He argued that India was externalizing internal issues, including unrest in Kashmir and minority concerns, rather than resolving them domestically. Exposed Indian Media Theatrics The briefing accused Indian media of running discredited narratives and claimed restrictions were imposed on Pakistani media during the conflict without success in controlling information flow. Modern Warfare Doctrine The military spokesperson emphasized that future conflicts are no longer limited to conventional battlefields. He described warfare as spanning Land, air, and sea operations, Cyber warfare, Psychological and cognitive domains, Information and proxy conflicts. He said Pakistan had been fully prepared acro