Pakistan has categorically rejected the “fabrications” by Indian leadership regarding the Pahalgam attack, asserting that New Delhi should cease acting as judge, jury, and executioner. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated on Wednesday, “Pakistan categorically rejects the baseless assertions and provocative claims made by the Indian leaders during the Lok Sabha debate on the so-called ‘Operation Sindoor’.”
A day earlier, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah claimed before parliament that Indian security forces recovered Pakistani voter identity cards and locally made chocolates from three men killed in a gun battle in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), who he alleged were involved in the Pahalgam attack. Addressing the same session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also denied that any world leader pushed India to stop fighting Pakistan during their recent conflict, despite repeated claims by US President Donald Trump that he had brokered peace.
Distortion of Facts and Pakistan’s Stance on Indian Claims
The spokesperson added that “the statements reflected a dangerous tendency to distort facts, justify aggression, and glorify conflict for domestic consumption.” He further stated, “The world knows that India attacked Pakistan without any verifiable evidence or a credible investigation into the Pahalgam Attack. During the intervening night of May 6 and 7, 2025, India’s targeting of the alleged terrorist infrastructure actually resulted in the martyrdom of innocent men, women, and children.” Shafqat Ali Khan emphasized, “India failed to achieve any of its strategic objectives. On the other hand, Pakistan’s resounding success in neutralising the Indian fighter jets and military targets is an indisputable fact.”
The spokesperson urged Indian leaders to acknowledge the losses incurred by their armed forces and accept the active role played by third parties in realizing the ceasefire, rather than misleading their compatriots. “India did not avail itself of the immediate offer made by the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a transparent and independent probe into the Pahalgam attack.”
Emphasis on Regional Stability and Dialogue
Slamming India’s attacks on Pakistan, Shafqat stated that New Delhi chose the path of belligerence and aggression, acting as a judge, jury, and executioner simultaneously. “Against this backdrop, any claims regarding the so-called “Operation Mahadev” do not hold any significance for us.” He added, “The account given by the Indian home minister is replete with fabrications, leading to serious questions about its credibility.” Shafqat questioned, “Is it a mere coincidence that the alleged perpetrators of the Pahalgam Attack were killed at the start of the Lok Sabha debate?” He reiterated, “We also reiterate our unequivocal rejection of the ceaseless Indian statements on establishing a ‘new normal’ in bilateral relations. As we have already shown through our resolute actions in May 2025, we shall forcefully counter any future aggression.”
Shafqat asserted, “For us, the only ‘normal’ in bilateral relations is respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and adherence to the principles and purposes of the UN Charter.”
Debunking ‘Nuclear Blackmail’ Narrative and Indus Waters Treaty Stance
The FO spokesperson stated that the Indian narrative of an alleged “nuclear blackmail” by Pakistan was a “misleading and self-serving construct,” an attempt to veil its own escalatory impulses while shifting blame onto Pakistan. “It is well known that Pakistan deterred India through its conventional capabilities, affirming that discipline and and restraint remain its guiding principles.” Shafqat also registered disapproval of the Indian leaders’ misplaced assertions regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. He highlighted that India’s decision to hold the Treaty in abeyance shows its blatant disregard for the sanctity of international treaties and strikes at a fundamental pillar of regional cooperation.
“Instead of taking pride in a unilateral and illegal move, India must immediately fulfil its treaty obligations,” he said, adding that India’s continued reliance on disinformation, jingoism, and chest-thumping risks destabilizing South Asia. Shafqat concluded, “However, as a responsible country, Pakistan remains committed to peace, regional stability, and a meaningful dialogue for resolution of all outstanding issues, including the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir.”
