India has attacked Lahore and Pakistan is at War: Gen. Ayeb Khan
Islamabad, Pakistan: “India has attacked Lahore and Pakistan”, said President Gen. Ayeb Khan.
India attacked Lahore and Wazirabd in early hours of September 6, 1965 and the then President of Pakistan and the Field Martial Gen. Ayub Khan addressed their nation in Urdu language from Radio Pakistan.
This Dispatch News Desk is providing you full text (English version) of his speech along with his original audio speech. His address is considered as one of the most important addresses in the recent history because his speech was simple, direct and provocative.
“My fellow countrymen, Assalam o alikum!
It is time for the 100 million Pakistanis to be tested. Today, early in the morning, Indian forces attacked Pakistan at the Line of Control in Lahore and Indian Air Force has targeted a civilian car at Wazirabad Station in its cowardly airstrike. Indian politicians from the very beginning have despised the existence of Pakistan and they never truly accepted the formation of an Independent Muslim state. That’s why they have been planning a war on Pakistan since the past 18 years.
The 100 million citizens of Pakistan whose hearts have been reciting the shahadah will not rest quietly until the canons of our enemies have been silenced forever. Indian politicians have failed to realize that they are messing with the wrong people. In our hearts we have a strong faith that we are on the side of truth and justice in this war.
We have announced a curfew today and the nation is on high alert. The war has begun! To destroy our enemies, our brave soldiers are on the march. Allah has bestowed the Pakistani army with an opportunity to display their talents and skills. My fellow countrymen, move forward and confront your enemies.
May Allah be with you and protect you from harm. Amen.
Long Live Pakistan!”
Audio Speech of Gen Ayub Khan is hereunder:
