“A mountain too far, a story too fast, and a truth too twisted.”

That, in essence, was the message Pakistan’s civil and military leadership delivered in a rare nearly 2-hours long joint press conference addressing the Pahalgam incident — an attack deep inside Indian-held Kashmir that New Delhi wasted no time pinning on Islamabad.
Flanked by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister and Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, it was Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif who led the charge — laying out a cold, fact-laced rebuttal to India’s allegations. 
This was not just a defense. It was a counter-narrative strategy, blending forensic questions, geopolitical implications, and a scathing indictment of what Pakistan calls India’s weaponization of terrorism narratives for political mileage.
Each Speaker had a Role to Play:
Lt Gen. Ahmed Sharif came with receipts — timelines that don’t add up, FIRs that were filed before facts were known, and predictive social media accounts linked to a pattern of attacks across Pakistan. He called out India’s ‘media-military nexus’ and asked the world to follow the breadcrumbs.
Deputy PM & FM Ishaq Dar, ever the diplomat with a firm undertone, raised six questions that slice through the heart of India’s claims — legal, ethical, and procedural red flags that India has yet to address.
Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, the FO voice of reason, underscored Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability while challenging the international community to call out what he framed as India’s ‘reckless propaganda and communal framing.’
Here’s a quick rundown of the key points from each speaker, dismantling India’s narrative on the Pahalgam incident with a sharp focus on facts and analysis!
Key Points by Pakistan’s Deputy PM & FM Muhammad Ishaq Dar
- ‘India-sponsored terrorism has impacted Pakistan and other countries.’
- ‘Pakistan has lost the most — human lives and finances — to terrorism.’
- ‘We reject baseless Indian accusations linking us to the Pahalgam attack.’
- ‘Killing one innocent soul is like killing all of humanity – Islam is clear.’
- ‘India’s inflammatory rhetoric is aimed at maligning the Kashmir freedom movement.’
- ‘Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty will be seen as an act of war — met with full force.’
- ‘We have briefed friendly countries; India uses blame-games to distract from its internal failures.’
’Victim of Terror, Not a Perpetrator’ — Pakistan reaffirms commitment to global counterterrorism and warns India against reckless escalation, emphasized
’Scripted Blame, Manufactured Outrage’ — DG ISPR Dissects Pahalgam Attack Narrative
Here’s what Pakistan’s military spokesperson revealed:
Timeline Inconsistencies Raise Red Flags:
• A 30-minute return journey completed in under 10 minutes?
• An FIR was registered, police returned to the scene, and Pakistan was blamed — all within minutes. This wasn’t a probe. It was a playbook.
• At 3:05 PM, anti-Pakistan social media accounts—linked to Indian Intel—began circulating blame.
• By 3:30 PM, Indian mainstream media echoed the same narrative.
• By 4:00 PM, a ‘Muslim terrorist’ identity was pushed—without evidence.
Deliberate Escalation and Communal Targeting:
• This attack was weaponized to trigger religious polarization. The narrative implied Muslims were spared—a dangerous and false communal line.
• Such moves risk domestic unrest and attempt to redefine Kashmiri resistance as terrorism.
Voices India can’t Silence:
• We showcased videos of Kashmiris, Indian journalists, and opposition politicians questioning the Modi govt’s version.
• This isn’t new—Pulwama was similarly used to roll back Article 370.
Pattern of Disinformation and Abuse:
• Social media accounts involved post-Pahalgam were also used after the Jaffer Express attack—a clear pattern.
• Indian media aired videos with AI-generated visuals to support their claims.
• We presented confessional videos of terrorists admitting support from Indian Intel—especially among terrorists operating in Baluchistan.
During the press conference, DG ISPR played an audio recording of a conversation between a serving Indian Army Major and a terrorist based in Pakistan.
In the recording, the Indian Major reveals, “I have a network from Balochistan to Lahore. If I’m sending money, I won’t do it in a way that compromises the person I’m handling. 10k won’t be noticeable, and the money won’t go directly into your account.”
He further claims, “I’m not here for 2-3 year, I’m here for many more years, money is no issue.”
The Major also speaks of offering millions, implying that billions are reserved for such operations.
”This is what independent and neutral observers should see,” said DG ISPR, underscoring the depth of India’s involvement in cross-border terrorism.
Human Cost on Pakistan:
• Since January 2024, 3,700+ terrorism incidents occurred in Pakistan.
• 3,896 civilians and 1,314 personnel were martyred; 2,582 wounded.
• Security forces conducted 77,816 operations; 1,666 terrorists neutralized, including 83 high-value targets.
Concerns over Pakistani Detainees in Indian Jails:
• We fear Pakistani prisoners might be killed in fake encounters and posthumously branded as terrorists.
• We revealed names, detention dates, and showed family testimonies—like that of Farooq (54), extrajudicially killed April 24.
• Kupwara saw another fake encounter April 23, followed by desecration of the Kashmiri victim’s body.
Crackdown in Occupied Kashmir Post-Pahalgam:
• Homes were bulldozed without trial.
• Thousands of Kashmiris arrested under vague terror charges.
• Daily harassment continues under the pretext of counterterrorism.
DG ISPR Emphasized: ‘Terrorism has no religion or nationality. The truth is in the details—and we’re putting them on record.’
Key Specifics from DG ISPR’s Briefing on Pahalgam Incident and Broader Indian Disinfo Network
1. Pahalgam Attack – Serious Timeline Gaps and Contradictions
The attack occurred 230 km from the LoC, deep inside Indian-administered Kashmir — not a border skirmish zone.

Terrain is mountainous, only navigable via horseback or large vehicles. Reaching the nearest police station takes ~30 minutes.
Yet, Indian authorities:
-Claimed police reached, assessed, and returned to lodge an FIR within 10 minutes.
-FIR named Pakistani handlers as responsible — within minutes of the attack.
-No prior intelligence existed, yet conclusions were drawn immediately post-incident.
2. Narrative Manipulation and Psychological Framing
Indian media and social accounts immediately framed the incident as “Muslims firing on Hindus.”
A zipline operator’s video was used deceptively to build a communal, anti-Pakistan narrative.
The same social accounts had posted anti-Pakistan tweets during the Jaffer Express attack — suggesting state support or coordination.
Pattern of Predictive Tweets Linked to Attacks
Mianwali Attack (Nov 4, 2023)
-Nov 3 tweet: “Going to sleep early. Tomorrow is a big day.”
-Nov 4 tweet: “Good morning, Mianwali.”
-Attack followed shortly after.
Karachi Chinese Attack (Oct 6, 2024)
-Pre-attack tweet: “In the next few hours, a big day is coming.”
-Post-attack tweets: “Big blast in Karachi — more details soon.”
-Oct 7: IED targets foreign nationals near airport.

Jaffer Express Attack (March 11, 2025)
-Social media activity: “Keep your eyes on Pakistan today and tomorrow.”
-Attack followed in close succession.

Weaponizing Detained Pakistanis in Indian Jails
-Pakistan raised concerns about illegal detentions and fake encounters involving its citizens:
-Case in point: Muhammad Farooq, 54, martyred in a fake encounter in Uri after long-term detention.
-Fears that India will kill more Pakistani detainees and retroactively label them “terrorists.”
DG ISPR’s Six Challenges to Indian Narrative
-How was the FIR lodged and conclusions drawn within minutes of a remote attack?
-Why were no intelligence alerts issued prior, yet conclusions emerged instantly?
-Why are the same Indian social accounts pushing narratives after every major attack — often predictively?
-Why does Indian media amplify these unverified claims without scrutiny? [* File contains invalid data | In-line.JPG *]
-What explains Kashmiri civilians and Indian journalists questioning the official version of events?
-Why does India repeatedly use communal language and link unrelated incidents to Pakistan?
Larger Geopolitical Narrative
-The press conference alleged the Pahalgam incident is being used to:
-Politicize the Indus Waters Treaty, undermining regional agreements.
-Distract from Gaza, Syria, and internal dissent in India.
Sabotage Pakistan’s gains in counterterrorism.
In a region where truth often dies at the border, facts are the first casualties of war.
The Pahalgam episode isn’t just about what happened — or didn’t happen — in a forested valley 230 kilometers from the Line of Control. It’s about how narratives are manufactured, weaponized, and globalized before bodies are even buried.
Pakistan has flipped the script — not just with denials, but with documentation, digital trails, and a demand for due diligence.
From zipline operators miscast as attackers to predictive tweets that shadow bombings before they happen — what was once dismissed as coincidence now begs investigation.

As India barrels forward with accusations that fit too neatly into its political agenda — from discrediting Pakistan in the Indus Waters Treaty standoff to stoking communal fires for electoral gains — Pakistan’s message is clear: ‘We may be the accused today, but we’re holding the mirror now.’

This isn’t just Islamabad defending itself. It’s Islamabad daring the world to stop buying stories that don’t pass the smell test.

In an age of AI, algorithms, and armed narratives, the question isn’t who’s telling the story — it’s who’s scripting it, and who stands to gain.

And if silence follows this pattern again, maybe we should all ask: who benefits when the truth is buried beneath the noise?