Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has stated that Pakistan will not compromise on its sovereignty, dignity, and security, especially in the context of the Pahalgam incident, which he claims was a false flag operation by India. Despite a year having passed since the incident, he says India has failed to provide credible evidence to substantiate its allegations.
According to Radio Pakistan, in a special televised statement, Attaullah Tarar criticized India for its handling of the Pahalgam incident, describing it as reflective of a mindset rooted in hollow and illogical thinking. He accused India of portraying internal matters as external issues, while dismissing internationally recognized disputes as domestic affairs. He emphasized that terrorism remains an internal issue for India, whereas the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is acknowledged internationally.
Tarar accused India of using deceptive tactics, stating that the Pahalgam incident followed a familiar pattern of India’s historical false flag operations. He criticized India’s refusal to accept Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer for an independent investigation into the incident, suggesting that India’s lack of response indicates the operation was staged.
He highlighted the suspiciously rapid registration of an FIR following the incident, implying it was premeditated. He also mentioned that international media, Indian civil society, and various think tanks have expressed doubts about the incident. He accused Indian media of spreading fabricated narratives to create a war-like atmosphere.
The Minister raised concerns about human rights violations in India, particularly against minorities, under the Hindutva ideology. He accused India of using terrorism as a state policy, citing alleged Indian involvement in the killings of Sikh leaders abroad and referencing the arrest of Kulbhushan Jadhav as evidence of India’s activities.
Attaullah Tarar pointed to India’s involvement in terrorist activities within Pakistan, claiming that groups like the BLA and TTP are being used to destabilize the country. He mentioned specific incidents, such as the Jaffar Express train attack, as evidence of India’s role in promoting terrorism and stated that Pakistan has shared this evidence with the international community.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to combating terrorism and emphasized the nation’s unity in this endeavor. Tarar warned that any misadventure by India would be met with a decisive response, noting India’s military leadership’s recent statements as indicative of their failure.
The Minister concluded by highlighting Pakistan’s decisive victory against India in “Marka-e-Haq” and expressed pride in the nation’s achievements. He praised the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in fostering peace and reiterated the country’s resolve to defend its sovereignty. He expressed hope for Pakistan’s continued peace, stability, and prosperity.