ISLAMABAD – Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that India’s long-standing narrative linking Pakistan to terrorism has now been completely “buried.”
The DG ISPR said that India had spent years attempting to build a narrative portraying Pakistan as responsible for terrorism, but recent developments have effectively dismantled that perception.
He made these remarks while addressing a press conference along with the Navy and Pakistan Air Force officers in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
Referring to the Marka-e-Haq episode, the DG ISPR said it had now completed one year and stood as a significant event in recent regional history.
He also questioned the rapid registration of a First Information Report (FIR) in the Pahalgam incident, asking how it could be filed within just 15 minutes. He termed it part of what he described as an attempt to spread propaganda against Pakistan.
Lt Gen Chaudhry further said that no evidence had been presented to support allegations of Pakistan’s involvement in the Pahalgam incident, despite repeated claims.
He added that even sections of Indian media and the public had questioned their government over the lack of evidence, putting pressure on official narratives.
DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry also said that there is no room for war between geographically neighbouring countries, adding that any assumption of such a possibility is “irrational”.
The DG ISPR said Pakistan has recently demonstrated credible deterrence during Marka-e-Haq, which, according to him, has established that large-scale conflict between nuclear-armed neighbours is no longer viable.
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He said the strategic outcome of Marka-e-Haq reflects that war is not an option between the two sides, adding that the event highlighted strong coordination between the Pakistan Army and the public, which he described as “Bunyan-ul-Marsoos” (an unbreakable unity).
Lt Gen Chaudhry said doubts had previously been raised regarding national unity both within and outside the country, but recent developments had proven otherwise.
Referring to regional developments, the DG ISPR alleged that minorities in parts of India, including Gujarat and other areas, had faced increasing pressure and discrimination, including against Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians.
He also commented on what he termed the politicisation of the Indian military, saying that professional military conduct should remain separate from political influences.
In a remark directed at the Indian leadership, he said: “Sandoor [Saffron] belongs to women, not men,” adding that ideologically driven military thinking was harmful for regional peace.
He further warned that Hindutva-based military thinking posed risks to stability in South Asia.
The DG ISPR also referred to counterterrorism operations, saying Pakistan’s security forces had successfully targeted militant networks allegedly operating from across the border and from Afghan soil, resulting in a reduction in terrorism-related incidents. He mentioned operations such as “Ghazab-ul-Haq” and others, stating that they had been aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure.
He also noted concerns over foreign engagement with Afghan authorities, referring to meetings involving regional stakeholders and suggesting that such interactions required careful scrutiny in the context of security dynamics.
Lt Gen Chaudhry reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to regional peace but will respond decisively to any threat to its sovereignty and security.
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