Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar issued a stern warning to India on Tuesday, declaring that any miscalculated actions would be met with an immediate, effective, and resolute response. He reaffirmed Islamabad’s position on ongoing regional tensions and accused India of engaging in destabilising activities.
Marking the first anniversary of the so-called “Pahalgam false flag operation,” Tarar criticised India for failing to produce credible evidence supporting its narrative related to the incident. He described the episode as a display of “hollowness, illogical reasoning, false pride, and arrogance,” highlighting that New Delhi has yet to satisfactorily address the numerous questions surrounding the event.
Tarar accused India of distorting issues by presenting internal matters as external threats and vice versa. He pointed out that terrorism within India is an internal problem that New Delhi projects outward, whereas the internationally recognised Jammu and Kashmir dispute is being portrayed by India as a purely domestic issue.
Pakistan had proposed an independent and impartial inquiry into the Pahalgam incident, but India reportedly declined, which Tarar cited as further proof supporting Islamabad’s claim that the episode was staged. He also questioned the rapid filing of a police report following the incident, suggesting that the complaint might have been pre-prepared.
Highlighting widespread skepticism, the minister noted that international media, Indian civil society, politicians, and think tanks have raised significant doubts about the incident. He argued that sustaining propaganda based on “false flag operations” is challenging on a global scale, which explains India’s failure to establish a credible narrative.
Tarar criticised Indian media for spreading unfounded reports and fostering a war-like atmosphere without presenting reliable evidence. He claimed that the media failed to back its allegations with convincing arguments.
Further, Tarar alleged that India’s policies are heavily influenced by Hindutva ideology, leading to discrimination against minorities, especially Muslims. He accused India of employing terrorism as a state policy and cited its alleged involvement in extraterritorial incidents, including the killings of Sikh leaders.
Referring to the arrest of Kulbhushan Jadhav, Tarar stated that it exposed India’s “terrorism-based policy,” asserting that Pakistan possesses irrefutable evidence of Indian involvement in militant activities within its borders. He added that this evidence has been shared repeatedly with the international community and media.
Tarar linked India to recent incidents such as the Jaffar Express train attack and the Khuzdar incident. He accused New Delhi of supporting militant groups like the banned Balochistan Liberation Army and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan to destabilise the country.
He emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to counterterrorism and reiterated that all necessary steps would be taken to eradicate militancy. “The entire nation is united in its resolve to eliminate terrorism,” he said, stressing that Pakistan will not compromise on its sovereignty, dignity, or security.
Reflecting on past military confrontations, Tarar claimed India had suffered setbacks and would similarly fail in its alleged strategy of backing militancy. He dismissed recent Indian military statements about “Operation Sindoor” as admissions of failure.
Reiterating his warning, Tarar reminded that Pakistan had previously dealt India a humiliating defeat and vowed to respond decisively to any future aggression. He also highlighted Pakistan’s growing reputation as a symbol of peace on the global stage, crediting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their efforts in fostering regional stability.
He concluded by stating that the country’s political and military leadership remain fully united in defending Pakistan’s interests.
