Pakistani officials rejected India's narrative linking Pakistan to the 2025 [1] Pahalgam attack, calling the allegations a false propaganda campaign.
The dispute highlights the volatile diplomatic relationship between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, where accusations of state-sponsored terrorism often precede military escalation.
On April 23, 2026 [2], the Pakistani Foreign Office issued a statement dismissing the claims. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said, "India’s propaganda campaign is baseless and seeks to link Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident."
Officials in Islamabad suggested that the narrative is being used as a strategic tool. The Foreign Office spokesperson said, "India is weaponising a false narrative to malign Pakistan."
The criticism extended to regional leadership in Muzaffarabad. A minister from Azad Jammu & Kashmir said, "India has orchestrated the Pahalgam incident as a false‑flag operation to malign Pakistan."
These statements follow a period of heightened tension regarding the disputed Pahalgam incident, which occurred in 2025 [1]. Pakistani officials warned that such narratives could be used to justify further escalation in the region.
The Foreign Office maintained that the accusations lack evidence and are intended to divert attention from other issues. The government of Pakistan continues to deny any involvement in the event, characterizing the Indian position as an attempt to distort facts for political gain.
“India is weaponising a false narrative to malign Pakistan.”
The exchange underscores a persistent cycle of 'false-flag' accusations and narrative warfare between India and Pakistan. By labeling the 2025 attack a staged operation, Pakistan is not only denying culpability but attempting to flip the script on India's security claims to prevent potential military retaliation or international diplomatic pressure.
