Pakistan has strongly rejected what it calls fabricated Indian claims over the recent Pahalgam attack, calling out New Delhi for acting as "judge, jury, and executioner" without any credible investigation or evidence.
In a fiery statement on Wednesday, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan condemned remarks made by Indian leaders during the Lok Sabha debate on the so-called "Operation Sindoor." Indian Home Minister Amit Shah had claimed that Pakistani voter ID cards and chocolates were found on militants allegedly involved in the Pahalgam incident.
“These baseless assertions are not just provocative—they reflect a dangerous trend of distorting facts to justify aggression and glorify conflict for domestic political mileage,” said Shafqat, stressing that the fabricated Indian claims lacked any verifiable proof.
He reminded the media that during the night of May 6 and 7, Indian airstrikes allegedly targeting terrorist infrastructure actually killed innocent civilians, including women and children. “India failed to meet any strategic goals through its aggression,” he added, highlighting that Pakistan's decisive response—downing Indian jets and targeting military installations—was a matter of record.
Shafqat questioned the timing of the Pahalgam operation’s so-called success. “Is it just coincidence that the attackers were killed right before the Lok Sabha debate? Or is it a narrative constructed for political theater?”
He further noted that India ignored Pakistan’s immediate offer for an independent, transparent probe into the Pahalgam attack, instead choosing hostility and misinformation over dialogue and cooperation.
On the international front, Shafqat dismissed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claims that no world leader intervened in the recent Pakistan-India tensions. Contrary to Modi’s remarks, several third parties were reportedly involved in mediating a ceasefire, including U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed to have brokered peace after a deadly four-day conflict that claimed over 70 lives on both sides.
“The world knows the truth—India acted without cause, without evidence, and without care for human life,” the FO spokesperson added. “Their narrative is riddled with inconsistencies, raising serious questions about its credibility.”
He also addressed India’s provocative statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the decision to suspend it a clear violation of international law. “India must stop treating international obligations like suggestions,” said Shafqat, warning that such actions only heighten regional instability.
Responding to accusations of “nuclear blackmail,” Shafqat called it a self-serving term used to mask India’s own aggressive behavior. He emphasized that Pakistan’s defense strategy is guided by discipline and restraint, not intimidation.
Reiterating Pakistan’s position, the spokesperson said, “We do not accept India’s so-called 'new normal' in bilateral ties. Our actions in May 2025 showed that we will defend our sovereignty and regional peace with strength and clarity.”
He concluded on a resolute but hopeful note: “Despite repeated provocations, Pakistan remains committed to peace, regional stability, and meaningful dialogue—especially on the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir.”
