Islamabad: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s rejection of allegations linking it to the 2025 Pahalgam attack, marking one year since the incident and accusing India of failing to provide credible evidence to support its claims.
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In a detailed address, Tarar described the incident as a “false flag operation,” alleging that India’s narrative was based on “hollow reasoning, false ego, and misplaced arrogance.” He said New Delhi has yet to offer satisfactory answers to key questions raised by international observers, analysts, and segments of its own civil society.
The minister argued that India has a pattern of presenting internal security challenges as external threats, asserting that terrorism remains primarily an internal issue for India. In contrast, he described the long-standing dispute over Jammu and Kashmir as an internationally recognized matter that India continues to portray as a domestic issue.
Tarar said Pakistan had formally ???????ed an independent and impartial investigation into the Pahalgam attack, but India declined the offer. He claimed that this refusal raised serious concerns about transparency and accountability, adding that “truth does not require avoidance of inquiry.”
Highlighting procedural anomalies, Tarar pointed to the rapid filing of a First Information Report (FIR) shortly after the attack, suggesting that the speed of registration was unusual given the distance between the site of the incident and the police station. He described the timing as “surprising” and indicative of possible premeditation.
The minister also criticized sections of Indian media, accusing them of acting as “propaganda tools” that fueled tensions by broadcasting unverified claims and creating a war-like atmosphere. He added that international media outlets and independent voices have questioned the credibility of India’s narrative, noting that “baseless allegations cannot sustain global scrutiny.”
Addressing broader regional concerns, Tarar alleged that minorities in India face increasing discrimination under Hindutva ideology, particularly Muslims, and claimed that New Delhi has historically used terrorism as a policy tool. He cited the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav as evidence of alleged cross-border involvement in destabilizing activities.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s position, Tarar said the country remains committed to combating terrorism and ensuring internal stability through decisive measures. He emphasized that Pakistan’s political and military leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, are united in safeguarding national security and sovereignty.
He warned that any “misadventure” by India would be met with an “immediate, effective and decisive response,” while reiterating Pakistan’s desire for peace and regional stability.
