ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Monday rejected what it termed “baseless and misleading claims” circulating in Indian media that Pakistan used nuclear-capable Shaheen missiles during Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. The FO stated these claims were part of a broader disinformation campaign following Indian aggression.
FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said the allegations gained traction after a video was posted by the Indian Army on its official social media account, which was later deleted without explanation. He criticized the absence of clarification from India, saying it raised questions about the intent behind the claim.
Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos was launched in response to Indian strikes across the Line of Control and within Pakistan’s territory, which India said targeted militant camps. Pakistan responded with strikes against Indian military installations and claimed to have shot down six Indian jets, including three Rafales, along with multiple drones.
The military exchange ended after 87 hours on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States. According to the ISPR, 53 Pakistanis — 13 military personnel and 40 civilians — were martyred in Indian attacks during the conflict.
The escalation followed an attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, which India blamed on Pakistan without presenting any evidence. The FO said India used the incident to justify further hostilities.
Shafqat said the weapons used by Pakistan were publicly disclosed by ISPR in a statement on May 12. These included precision-guided Fatah series missiles (F1 and F2), long-range loitering munitions, and artillery — but not the Shaheen missile.
He emphasized that the dissemination of false reports by Indian media without verification was irresponsible and undermined regional peace. The FO urged Indian authorities and media to refrain from making unsubstantiated claims that could damage future diplomatic engagements.
Pakistan reiterated its commitment to transparency and regional stability, calling on India to support responsible dialogue based on facts and mutual respect.
