Pakistan’s Foreign Office has strongly condemned India’s recent military actions, accusing New Delhi of acting as “judge, jury, and executioner” amid rising cross-border tensions. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan criticised India for targeting civilians, violating international treaties, and taking unilateral action without evidence.
He said India’s strikes, based on unverified social media claims, pose a serious threat to regional peace. Pakistan rejected India’s justification of targeting militant infrastructure, stating that civilians, including women and children, were killed in the attacks. The FO also noted that religious sites and key facilities, like the Neelum dam, were among the targets.
Additionally, Pakistan called out India’s consistent refusal to cooperate in investigations related to the Pathankot and Mumbai attacks, claiming this lack of cooperation blocks the path to justice. The FO cited cases like the Samjhauta Express bombing and the arrest of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav as proof of India’s destabilising role in the region.
The situation escalated after India accused Pakistan of being behind the April 22 attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which killed 26 people. In response, India closed the Wagah border, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, and revoked Pakistani visas. Pakistan warned that any disruption of water flow would be considered an act of war.
Following airstrikes by India on multiple Pakistani cities, Pakistan launched strong retaliatory operations. Within hours, five Indian jets, including four Rafale aircraft, were downed, according to the Pakistani military. Reports claimed Indian media initially confirmed losses but later removed the coverage under government pressure.
In a further escalation, Pakistan confirmed it had shot down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones used by India. The military used both electronic and conventional methods to intercept the drones, describing the actions as a “desperate” move by India. Despite the attacks, public support in Pakistan surged, with citizens showing solidarity with the armed forces across the country.