Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, firmly rebutted pointed questions from Sky News anchor Yalda Hakim during a recent interview, where she appeared to question Pakistan’s claims regarding the downing of Indian Rafale jets.
Hakim referenced remarks by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, suggesting that Islamabad was relying on unverified social media posts as evidence—a line of inquiry critics say reflected a pro-India bias in her coverage.
Responding with calm but clear resolve, Dr. Faisal urged the anchor to maintain a respectful tone and presented evidence supporting Pakistan’s position. “I hope you’ve seen the CNN report,” he said. “It cites a senior French intelligence official who confirmed that more than one Indian aircraft was shot down. I don’t usually doubt CNN—they are a globally recognized name.”
Dr. Faisal also stressed that the information being presented was not speculative, but supported by international media and intelligence sources. His remarks directly challenged the narrative that Pakistan’s claims were unfounded or exaggerated.
The exchange has since gained widespread attention on social media, where Dr. Faisal has been praised for his composed and fact-based defense of Pakistan’s stance during a high-pressure interview on a sensitive bilateral issue.
