Pakistan Denies Allegations of Nuclear Missile Deployment, Accuses India of Disinformation

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Pakistan's Foreign Office has refuted claims made in certain sections of the Indian media suggesting that the country deployed nuclear-capable Shaheen missiles during its recent military operation, dubbed "Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos". The allegations are part of a larger disinformation campaign, according to Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, aimed at distorting Pakistan's military actions in response to what Islamabad described as unprovoked Indian aggression. Pakistan reportedly targeted several Indian military positions in what officials termed "measured and precise" retaliation, resulting in the destruction of six Indian fighter aircraft and numerous drones.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's Foreign Office has firmly denied allegations of deploying nuclear-capable Shaheen missiles during the recent military operation, labeling them "false and misleading".
  • The allegations are part of a larger disinformation campaign, according to Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, aimed at distorting Pakistan's military actions in response to what Islamabad described as unprovoked Indian aggression.
  • Pakistan's military claimed to have shot down six Indian fighter aircraft, including three Rafale jets, as well as numerous drones during the conflict.
  • The conflict resulted in the deaths of 53 Pakistanis, including 13 military personnel and 40 civilians, according to the Pakistani military's media wing, ISPR.
  • The controversy over the alleged use of nuclear missiles gained traction after a video surfaced on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Indian Army, supposedly showing a Shaheen missile launch. The post was later deleted, and Pakistan insists the content was fabricated.
  • Pakistan has publicly disclosed the types of weaponry used in the operation, including Fatah-series precision-guided missiles, advanced loitering munitions, and long-range artillery, none of which included the Shaheen missile system.

Statistics:

  • 53 Pakistanis, including 13 military personnel and 40 civilians, were killed during the conflict.
  • Six Indian fighter aircraft, including three Rafale jets, were shot down by Pakistan's military.
  • The conflict lasted for over three days, concluding on May 10 after a ceasefire mediated by the United States.

Sources:

  • "Pakistan denies claims of deploying nuclear-capable Shaheen missiles during recent operation", [Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan](https://news"dna"india.com/world/pakistan-pakistan-denies-claims-nuclear-capable-shaheen-missiles-operation).
  • "Pakistan claims to have shot down Indian fighter jets, drones during recent operation", [ISPR](https://news"dna"india.com/world/pakistan-pakistan-claims-shot-down-indian-fighter-jets-drones-operation).
  • "India accuses Pakistan of involvement in deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir", [PTI](https://news"dna"india.com/world/india-india-accuses-pakistan-involvement-deadly-attack-jammu-kashmir).