Pakistan on Friday categorically rejected Indian media reports accusing it of launching multiple drone and missile attacks on Indian military installations, calling the allegations “entirely unfounded” and part of a “reckless propaganda campaign.”
In a late-night statement, the Pakistani Foreign Office dismissed the claims, asserting that such accusations were politically motivated and aimed at maligning Pakistan’s international standing.
It further warned that such rhetoric could endanger regional stability.
“The government of Pakistan categorically rejects the baseless and irresponsible allegations propagated by the Indian media, accusing Pakistan of launching attacks on Pathankot, Jaisalmer and Srinagar,” the statement read. “These claims are entirely unfounded, politically motivated and part of a reckless propaganda campaign aimed at maligning Pakistan.”
It added, “These allegations are rejected in the strongest possible terms.”
The statement further asserted that the repeated pattern of levelling accusations against Pakistan without credible investigation reflected a deliberate strategy to manufacture a pretext for aggression and destabilise the region.
“Such actions not only further endanger regional peace but also reveal a disturbing willingness to exploit misinformation for political and military ends,” it said.
Pakistan also urged the international community to take serious note of what it described as India’s “dangerous behaviour” and counsel restraint to prevent a potential escalation.
“Any escalation based on false pretences will be met with full resolve and determination to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” it said, adding that Pakistan remains vigilant and committed to peace but reserves the right to respond to acts of aggression.
Meanwhile, Indian officials have confirmed that the country's air defence systems successfully neutralised all drones and missiles launched by Pakistan during the night of 8–9 May.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence systems intercepted the projectiles targeting multiple military installations across northern and western India.
Additionally, the Indian Air Force deployed its S-400 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system to intercept and destroy incoming threats, marking its first operational use in combat.
The Pakistani statement comes amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours following India’s missile strikes on terror targets in Bahawalpur, a known stronghold of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) group, earlier this week.
The strikes were in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 28 civilians dead, prompting a sharp military response from New Delhi.
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