RAWALPINDI – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has accused India of actively sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan. In a recent interview with RT Arabic, he stated that India is the main force behind extremist activities, particularly in Balochistan and other troubled areas. He emphasized that India is using false narratives to hide the truth and mislead the world.
Lt. Gen. Chaudhry criticized Indian media for blaming Pakistan immediately after the Pahalgam incident without waiting for any investigation. He pointed out that only two days later, India’s Ministry of External Affairs admitted that the investigation was still ongoing. According to him, such baseless accusations damage efforts towards regional peace and show a clear intent to provoke.
He revealed that Pakistan had offered to involve a neutral international organization to help investigate the Pahalgam attack. However, India refused the offer and instead escalated tensions by launching military strikes. He claimed that Indian forces fired missiles at civilian areas, including mosques, resulting in the deaths of innocent women and children.
In response to these attacks, Lt. Gen. Chaudhry said that Pakistan’s military acted swiftly and responsibly. He shared that between May 6 and 7, the Pakistan Air Force shot down five Indian aircraft. Later, between May 9 and 10, India launched more missiles, but Pakistan only targeted military installations in a measured and fair response.
He further stated that India’s Ministry of Defense eventually requested a ceasefire, to which Pakistan agreed. Lt. Gen. Chaudhry affirmed that Pakistan desires peace and stability in the region. He praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, adding that the country values peace above all and wants to resolve conflicts through dialogue, not war.
In a related development, the ISPR chief also appreciated Iran’s peace efforts during the recent tensions between India and Pakistan. He said that regional cooperation and understanding are key to long-term stability and mutual respect.