Islamabad, August 1, 2025: Pakistan on Friday strongly rejected what it called “provocative and baseless” claims by India regarding its so-called Operation Mahadev and Operation Sindoor, accusing New Delhi of stoking aggression and manipulating narratives for political gain.
Addressing a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan condemned recent remarks by Indian leaders in the Lok Sabha, asserting that the statements were aimed at misleading the international community and justifying unilateral aggression against Pakistan.
“India is targeting innocent civilians in the name of Operation Mahadev and has failed to achieve any of its strategic objectives through Operation Sindoor,” Khan said. “Pakistan’s armed forces gave a befitting response to Indian aggression and remain fully capable of doing so again, if necessary.”
Khan criticised India for launching military action without waiting for an investigation into the Pahalgam attack, despite Pakistan’s offer of cooperation. He said the rapid killing of alleged suspects during an ongoing parliamentary debate in India raised serious concerns.
“It is shocking that the so-called accused were eliminated even before the debate concluded,” the spokesperson remarked. “This reflects India’s continued role as judge, jury, and executioner in such cases.”
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to peace, Khan stressed that Islamabad seeks a peaceful resolution of all disputes, including Jammu and Kashmir, through dialogue and in accordance with international law.
He also condemned India’s decision to suspend implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty, terming it a breach of international obligations.
“Postponing or violating the Indus Waters Treaty is equivalent to disregarding a binding international agreement,” he warned. “We reject such irresponsible statements from Indian leadership.”
Providing an update on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar’s official visit to the United States, Khan said Dar held high-level meetings in New York and Washington, including with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Dar also chaired a meeting on UN-Islamic cooperation on July 24 and met with leaders from Palestine, Egypt, Kuwait, Norway, and Bangladesh, besides engaging with the Pakistani-American community.
Khan noted that Pakistan appreciated the US role in facilitating the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to all diplomatic efforts promoting peace.
On the Palestinian issue, Khan said Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for a two-state solution during a special UN conference and expressed concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the occupied territories.
Khan also confirmed that the Chinese special envoy for Afghanistan had recently held talks with Pakistan’s foreign secretary, while welcoming the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, brokered by Malaysia.
The spokesperson announced that Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Pakistan on August 2 for a two-day official visit, his first since assuming office. During the visit, he will hold separate meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with bilateral cooperation high on the agenda.
