Islamabad: Pakistan has firmly rejected the unfounded allegations, circulating in certain segments of the Indian media, which falsely claim that Pakistan employed the Shaheen missile during “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos”.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shafqat Ali Khan, responded to these baseless claims. He stated that the allegations originated after the Indian Army’s official Twitter handle released a video purportedly showing the use of Pakistan’s Shaheen missile. Upon realizing the claim was unsubstantiated, the Indian Army promptly deleted the misleading video. Unfortunately, by then, sections of the Indian media had already amplified the false narrative without verification, and some outlets continue to propagate this misinformation.

The Indian Army’s official handle has remained silent, offering neither clarification nor retraction for the erroneous post. Analysts note that such disinformation campaigns are part of a deliberate attempt to obscure India’s setbacks in Operation Sindoor, attributed to Pakistan’s demonstrated conventional military capabilities.

Additionally, these fabricated stories align with New Delhi’s ongoing efforts to promote a misleading narrative regarding the ceasefire and baseless allegations of so-called “nuclear blackmail” by Pakistan. Shafqat Ali Khan emphasized that the range of weapons used by Pakistan is detailed in the ISPR press release dated 12 May.

The Pakistan Armed Forces employed precision-guided, long-range Fatah series missiles – F1 and F2 – as well as advanced munitions, highly capable long-range loitering killer drones, and precision long-range artillery. The targeted military sites in India and in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir are also listed in the same ISPR press release.

The Foreign Office Spokesperson remarked that disseminating unverified and inflammatory content not only undermines regional stability but also reflects poorly on the professionalism of official institutions.