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Business Recorder
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Use of Shaheen Missile: FO rejects Indian media's claims
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has firmly rejected the unfounded allegations circulating in certain segments of the Indian media, which falsely claim that Pakistan employed the Shaheen missile during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, stated this while responding to Indian media's baseless claims regarding Pakistan's use of Shaheen Missile in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. The range of weapons used by Pakistan is detailed in the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release dated 12 May 2025, he remarked. Operation 'Bunyan ul Marsoos': Pakistan destroys Udhampur airbase, Pathankot airfield in India, state media reports The Pakistan Armed Forces employed precision-guided, long-range Fatah series missiles—F1 and F2—as well as advanced munitions, highly capable long-range loitering killer drones, and precision long-range artillery. The spokesperson highlighted that the military sites in India and in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) targeted by these assets are also listed in the ISPR press release of 12th May. These claims, Ambassador Shafqat emphasised, originated following the release of a video by the Indian Army's official Twitter handle, purportedly showing the use of Pakistan's Shaheen missile. Upon realising that the claim was unsubstantiated, the Indian Army promptly deleted the misleading video. However, by then, sections of the Indian media had already amplified the false narrative without verification. Regrettably, some Indian media outlets continue to propagate this misinformation persistently. It is noteworthy that the Indian Army's official handle has remained silent on the matter, offering neither clarification nor retraction for the erroneous post. Analysts observe that such disinformation campaigns are part of a deliberate attempt to obscure India's setbacks in Operation Sindoor, which were a result of Pakistan's demonstrated conventional military capabilities. Additionally, these fabricated stories align with New Delhi's ongoing efforts to promote a misleading narrative regarding the ceasefire and baseless allegations of so-called 'nuclear blackmail' by Pakistan. Disseminating unverified and inflammatory content not only undermines regional stability but also reflects poorly on the professionalism of official institutions, the FO spokesperson elaborated. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Arab News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan denies Indian reports of nuclear-capable missile deployment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's foreign office spokesperson on Monday rejected 'baseless' reports by the Indian media which claimed Islamabad had deployed its nuclear-capable 'Shaheen' missile against India in the recent conflict between the two countries. India and Pakistan were involved in the worst fighting between the two nuclear-armed neighbors since 1999 earlier this month. Both Pakistan and India struck each other with missiles, fighter jets, drones and artillery fire for four days before US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on May 10. The Indian Army shared a video on Twitter on Sunday purportedly showing the use of Pakistan's Shaheen missile. The video was picked up by several Indian media outlets, such as NDTV and News Arena India. The Indian Army, however, deleted the video from its Twitter account upon realizing 'the claim was unsubstantiated,' Pakistan's foreign office said. 'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected the unfounded allegations circulating in certain segments of the Indian media, which falsely claim that Pakistan employed the Shaheen missile during Operation Bunyanun Marsoos (BM),' the foreign office spokesperson said. He said some Indian outlets have continued to propagate the 'misinformation,' noting that the Indian Army has not offered any clarification or retraction on the matter. 'Analysts observe that such disinformation campaigns are part of a deliberate attempt to obscure India's setbacks in Operation Sindoor, which were a result of Pakistan's demonstrated conventional military capabilities,' it said. 'Additionally, these fabricated stories align with New Delhi's ongoing efforts to promote a misleading narrative regarding the ceasefire and baseless allegations of so-called 'nuclear blackmail' by Pakistan.' The foreign office said Pakistan Army had mentioned the use of the weapons it used against India in a press release issued by the military's media wing on May 12. It said the army used precision-guided, long-range Fatah series missiles— F1 and F2— as well as advanced munitions, highly capable long-range loitering killer drones and precision long-range artillery. 'Disseminating unverified and inflammatory content not only undermines regional stability but also reflects poorly on the professionalism of official institutions,' the foreign office said. India's defense minister last week urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to take charge of Pakistan's nuclear weapons, calling Pakistan an 'irresponsible and rogue' nation. Pakistan responded by saying that India's 'irresponsible remarks reveal his profound insecurity and frustration regarding Pakistan's effective defense and deterrence against Indian aggression through conventional means.' Both India and Pakistan have fought two out of three wars since 1947 over the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir. They both administer parts of the territory but claim it in full.
Arab News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan rejects ‘baseless' Indian media reports of deploying nuclear-capable missile
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's foreign office spokesperson on Monday rejected 'baseless' reports by the Indian media which claimed Islamabad had deployed its nuclear-capable 'Shaheen' missile against India in the recent conflict between the two countries. India and Pakistan were involved in the worst fighting between the two nuclear-armed neighbors since 1999 earlier this month. Both Pakistan and India struck each other with missiles, fighter jets, drones and artillery fire for four days before US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on May 10. The Indian Army shared a video on Twitter on Sunday purportedly showing the use of Pakistan's Shaheen missile. The video was picked up by several Indian media outlets, such as NDTV and News Arena India. The Indian Army, however, deleted the video from its Twitter account upon realizing 'the claim was unsubstantiated,' Pakistan's foreign office said. 'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected the unfounded allegations circulating in certain segments of the Indian media, which falsely claim that Pakistan employed the Shaheen missile during Operation Bunyanun Marsoos (BM),' the foreign office spokesperson said. He said some Indian outlets have continued to propagate the 'misinformation,' noting that the Indian Army has not offered any clarification or retraction on the matter. 'Analysts observe that such disinformation campaigns are part of a deliberate attempt to obscure India's setbacks in Operation Sindoor, which were a result of Pakistan's demonstrated conventional military capabilities,' it said. 'Additionally, these fabricated stories align with New Delhi's ongoing efforts to promote a misleading narrative regarding the ceasefire and baseless allegations of so-called 'nuclear blackmail' by Pakistan.' The foreign office said Pakistan Army had mentioned the use of the weapons it used against India in a press release issued by the military's media wing on May 12. It said the army used precision-guided, long-range Fatah series missiles— F1 and F2— as well as advanced munitions, highly capable long-range loitering killer drones and precision long-range artillery. 'Disseminating unverified and inflammatory content not only undermines regional stability but also reflects poorly on the professionalism of official institutions,' the foreign office said. India's defense minister last week urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to take charge of Pakistan's nuclear weapons, calling Pakistan an 'irresponsible and rogue' nation. Pakistan responded by saying that India's 'irresponsible remarks reveal his profound insecurity and frustration regarding Pakistan's effective defense and deterrence against Indian aggression through conventional means.' Both India and Pakistan have fought two out of three wars since 1947 over the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir. They both administer parts of the territory but claim it in full.
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan denies Indian claim of using Shaheen missile in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically denied India's claim that Pakistan used a nuclear-capable Shaheen missile during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, calling the reports 'unfounded and irresponsible. The allegations stem from a video shared by the Indian Army's official X (formerly Twitter) account, which purportedly showed Pakistan firing a Shaheen missile amid recent cross-border hostilities. The Foreign Office, however, stated the video was 'entirely unsubstantiated' and noted that the Indian Army deleted the post shortly after publishing it. 'By the time the misleading video was removed, sections of the Indian media had already amplified the false narrative without verification,' the ministry said. Statement by the Spokesperson in Response to Indian Media's Baseless Claims Regarding Pakistan's Use of Shaheen Missile in Operation Bunyanun Marsoos (BM). 🔗⬇️ — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 19, 2025 The statement by FO also criticised the Indian Army for remaining silent on the matter, offering 'neither clarification nor retraction' after removing the video. Foreign policy analysts in Islamabad suggest the misinformation campaign is aimed at 'obscuring India's setbacks' in Operation Sindoor, where Pakistan reportedly demonstrated superior conventional military capabilities. 'These fabricated stories also align with New Delhi's ongoing attempts to construct a misleading narrative about the ceasefire and level baseless accusations of so-called 'nuclear blackmail' by Pakistan,' the spokesperson added. The Foreign Office pointed to a press release by the military's media wing, ISPR, dated 12 May 2025, which detailed the range of weapons used in the operation. These included precision-guided Fatah-series missiles (F1 and F2), long-range loitering drones, advanced munitions, and precision artillery—none of which included the Shaheen missile. 'Disseminating unverified and inflammatory content not only undermines regional stability but also reflects poorly on the professionalism of official institutions,' the statement concluded.
