Islamabad: Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has reiterated the country’s firm position against terrorism, particularly in relation to the accusations stemming from India’s narrative about the Pahalgam incident. Tarar’s remarks came on the anniversary of the incident, which he described as a false-flag operation by India that failed to gain international traction and instead highlighted Pakistan’s perspective on India’s alleged involvement in terrorist activities.

According to Radio Pakistan, Tarar addressed a gathering where he reflected on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s address at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul one year ago. The Prime Minister’s speech was described as a milestone that underscored Pakistan’s credibility and resilience on the global stage. Tarar emphasized that Sharif’s call for transparent investigations into the Pahalgam incident placed India in a defensive position and garnered international support for Pakistan’s stance.

Tarar highlighted that Pakistan had provided a robust response to Indian allegations during a National Security Committee meeting on April 24 of the previous year. He noted that the Prime Minister condemned the Pahalgam incident and cautioned against using such events to justify unfounded allegations. The Minister also pointed out that Pakistan has suffered significant losses in its fight against terrorism, including over ninety thousand lives and more than 600 billion dollars in economic damages.

Stressing Pakistan’s firm stance against terrorist groups allegedly linked to India, such as Fitna-al Khwarij, Fitna-al-Hindustan, BLA, and TTP, Tarar asserted that Pakistan has demonstrated institutional and military strength. He highlighted that Pakistan has consistently expressed solidarity with the victims of terrorism and voiced global concerns, contrasting this with India’s lack of condemnation of terrorist acts.

In his address, Tarar also mentioned Pakistan’s position on water security, noting that the Prime Minister had declared it a red line and accused India of engaging in “water terrorism.” He concluded by stating that the Prime Minister’s speech helped bolster Pakistan’s narrative on the diplomatic front, while India’s claims failed to achieve international recognition.