The Foreign Office on Monday firmly dismissed allegations by segments of the Indian media claiming that Pakistan deployed nuclear-capable Shaheen missiles during Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, launched in response to Indian aggression.
In an official statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan described the accusations as “baseless and misleading,” characterizing them as part of a broader disinformation campaign.
Pakistan’s military had initiated Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos following repeated Indian incursions across the Line of Control (LoC) and within Pakistani territory. The operation, which involved precision strikes on Indian military targets, was described by Pakistani officials as “measured and proportionate.”
During the conflict, Pakistan reportedly downed six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, along with multiple drones. Hostilities concluded on May 10 after 87 hours, ending with a ceasefire brokered by the United States.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 53 Pakistanis — including 13 military personnel and 40 civilians — were martyred during Indian strikes in the conflict.
The recent escalation was sparked by an attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in which 26 tourists were killed. India accused Pakistan of orchestrating the incident but failed to provide any supporting evidence.
The FO spokesperson noted that the missile allegations gained traction after the Indian Army’s official X (formerly Twitter) account posted a video purportedly showing the use of Shaheen missiles by Pakistan. The post was later deleted without explanation.
“Despite removing the post, the Indian Army has offered no clarification, raising concerns about the credibility and motives behind the spread of such misinformation,” Khan said.
He further criticized the narrative for attempting to distract from India’s setbacks in Operation Sindoor and Pakistan’s demonstrable success using conventional military capabilities.
The spokesperson also referred to ISPR’s public briefing on May 12, which detailed the weaponry used by Pakistan during the operation. According to ISPR, the arsenal included Fatah series precision-guided missiles (F1 and F2), long-range loitering munitions, and accurate long-range artillery — but not Shaheen missiles.
“These facts are publicly available and should be the basis for any responsible analysis, rather than relying on speculative and sensationalized reports,” Khan added.
Emphasizing the need for accountability and responsible journalism, he warned that the dissemination of unverified and provocative claims jeopardizes regional peace and undermines trust.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peace, transparency, and constructive dialogue, and called on India to avoid narratives that erode mutual confidence and derail diplomatic efforts.
