In a televised statement, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said New Delhi had also avoided calls for an independent investigation into what he described as a “false flag operation.”
The attack, which took place in Pahalgam in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, killed 26 people and triggered a sharp escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. India had accused Pakistan of orchestrating the incident without presenting evidence, a claim Islamabad has consistently denied.
Tensions escalated into open conflict in May last year after India carried out strikes inside Pakistan. Islamabad responded by downing multiple Indian aircraft and drones, leading to a brief but intense military confrontation that ended with a ceasefire on May 10, brokered by the United States.
Tarar said India has yet to offer satisfactory answers regarding the incident despite the passage of a year. He criticised New Delhi for portraying internal issues as external threats while treating internationally recognised disputes, such as Kashmir, as domestic matters.
Referring to Pakistan’s stance, he said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had proposed an impartial international inquiry into the attack, but India did not respond meaningfully. He added that the swift registration of a police report shortly after the incident raised questions about the official narrative.
The minister also claimed that international media, civil society groups, and analysts had raised concerns about the incident, arguing that India has failed to build a convincing case globally.
He further criticised Indian media for what he called the spread of “war hysteria” and misinformation, saying its credibility had been questioned internationally.
Highlighting broader concerns, Tarar accused India of using terrorism as a state policy and cited cases such as the arrest of Kulbhushan Jadhav as evidence of alleged involvement in destabilising activities. He also alleged links between India and militant groups operating in Pakistan.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s position, Tarar said the country remains committed to combating terrorism and will take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and security. He warned that any future aggression would be met with a “decisive response.”
He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, Pakistan continues to pursue peace while maintaining readiness to defend its national interests.
