FO rejects New Delhi's Op Sindoor claims

Says India distorting facts and glorifying aggression

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan on Wednesday "categorically rejected" Indian claims made during a parliamentary debate on the so-called "Operation Sindoor," accusing New Delhi of distorting facts, glorifying aggression, and pursuing domestic political mileage through provocative narratives.

In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the spokesperson said that the assertions made by Indian leaders during the Lok Sabha debate reflected a "dangerous tendency" to misrepresent the truth and justify unilateral aggression.

"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'," the spokesperson said. "These statements reflect a dangerous tendency to distort facts, justify aggression, and glorify conflict for domestic consumption."

Islamabad maintained that India carried out strikes inside Pakistan in the night between May 6-7, 2025, without presenting any verifiable evidence or conducting a credible investigation into the Pahalgam attack. The statement said that the Indian strikes resulted in the martyrdom of innocent men, women, and children.

"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 added.

The spokesperson also took exception to remarks by the Indian home minister during the session, questioning the credibility of the Indian government's version of events. "Instead, it [India] chose the path of belligerence and aggression. It acted as a judge, jury, and executioner at the same time."

Against this backdrop, the spokesperson continued, any claims regarding the so-called 'Operation Mahadev' did not "hold any significance for us," adding: "Is it a mere coincidence that the alleged perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack were killed at the start of the Lok Sabha debate?"

"The account given by the Indian home minister is replete with fabrications, leading to serious questions about its credibility," the statement said. It recalled that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had offered an immediate and transparent investigation into the Pahalgam incident, which India declined, opting instead for what it called "belligerence and aggression."

On the broader bilateral front, the Foreign Office rejected India's talk of establishing a so-called "new normal" in relations, insisting that the only acceptable framework is one grounded in mutual respect and international norms.

"As we have already shown through our resolute actions in May 2025, we shall forcefully counter any future aggression. 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," the statement read.

Responding to Indian allegations of "nuclear blackmail," the spokesperson termed the narrative "misleading and self-serving," saying that Pakistan's deterrence was based on conventional capabilities and guided by restraint.

The ministry also expressed concern over India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), calling it a violation of international law.