ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military spokesman Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday dismissed Indian media reports of a Pakistani attack on India as “completely fabricated” stating that the Pakistan Army is targeting only Indian military check posts in response to unprovoked shelling from across the Line of Control.
In an interview with a Turkish media outlet regarding Pakistan-India escalation, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry clarified that while Pakistan has been receiving artillery shelling from the Indian side, but Pakistan Army’s response has been measured and strictly targeted at military installations.
“They are deliberately targeting civilians across the Line of Control (LoC). In retaliation, the Pakistan Army is firing only at Indian military check posts. We are focusing exclusively on military targets,” said Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.
The military spokesman emphasised that Pakistan is using small arms in its defensive operations. The DG ISPR firmly denied claims that Pakistan had launched a major cross-border attack involving drones or aircraft.
“Indian media has created a frenzy, claiming that Pakistan has launched drones and aircraft in a massive attack across the international border. This is a complete fabrication, with no evidence to support it,” the military spokesman said.
Addressing reports of missile strikes on Indian Territory, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry pointed out that any such action in modern warfare would leave behind an electronic signature.
“In today’s 21st-century warfare, everything has an electronic footprint. If Pakistan had launched missile attacks, there would be detectable evidence. However, none exists.”
Lt Gen Sharif Chaudhry also dismissed Indian claims of having downed a Pakistani jet. “Where is the wreckage? Where are the pilots?” he questioned.
He criticised the Indian government for suppressing international media and controlling the digital space, allowing local outlets to propagate unverified narratives.
“The Indian media is churning out dream stories. Honestly, it’s amusing for us in Pakistan—but what’s concerning is their inability to provide a shred of evidence.”
Lt Gen Chaudhry highlighted that India’s media continues to publish unverified claims, creating confusion and undermining the facts.
Tensions between Pakistan and India are escalating. On Tuesday late at night, India launched attacks in several Pakistani cities. Islamabad promptly responded to the attacks.
Pakistan claimed that its armed forces shot down five Indian fighter jets, destroyed a brigade headquarters and several military posts.
Pakistan’s armed forces also shot down and destroyed 77 Indian drones. According to security sources, 29 Indian drones were shot down till last evening, while another 48 drones have been destroyed since last night.
The escalation began following the April 22 attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam area, killing 26 people.
India, without investigation or presenting any evidence, implied “cross-border linkages” of the attackers. Pakistan has firmly rejected the claim and called for a neutral and transparent international probe.
