Pakistan has firmly rejected India’s claims surrounding the so-called “Operation Mahadev,” labelling the narrative as baseless and devoid of any strategic significance for Islamabad.

During a routine press briefing on Friday, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan categorically refuted Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s assertions, calling them a mix of “fictional tales and outright lies.” He said the rhetoric being pushed by New Delhi amounts to nothing more than an attempt to distort reality and provoke hostility.

“India’s persistent attempts at nuclear blackmail and theatrical storytelling through manufactured operations like ‘Mahadev’ will not shake Pakistan’s resolve,” Khan stated.

Minister Shah had claimed earlier in the Indian parliament that the country’s forces recovered Pakistani identification documents and chocolates from three individuals allegedly involved in the Pahalgam attack in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The Foreign Office spokesperson dismissed these claims as “absurd and politically motivated.”

Khan also criticized remarks made in the Indian Lok Sabha regarding Operation Sindoor, describing them as “aggressive fabrications” intended to legitimize India’s unprovoked military actions.

Referring to the May 6–7 offensive, Khan noted that India carried out the attack without any prior investigation into the Pahalgam incident, leading to the deaths of innocent civilians. “Pakistan issued a firm and proportional military response, targeting Indian assets and showcasing its defensive capabilities,” he said.

He further revealed that Pakistan had offered to support an independent international investigation into the Pahalgam event, but India rejected the proposal and instead “appointed itself as judge, jury, and executioner.”

The spokesperson urged Indian leadership to confront the reality of its strategic failures and consider the necessity of third-party mediation in sensitive bilateral matters. “Pakistan’s response in May 2025 was both measured and effective,” Khan reiterated.

Rejecting India’s attempts to normalize aggression, Khan emphasized that any future relationship must be anchored in respect for sovereignty, international law, and the United Nations Charter.

He also denounced India’s recent statements on the Indus Waters Treaty, branding them a breach of international commitments. “India’s suspension of the treaty is not only illegal but sets a dangerous precedent for global diplomacy,” Khan warned.

He accused India of spreading misinformation, fueling nationalist war rhetoric, and undermining regional peace. In contrast, Pakistan, he said, continues to push for stability, dialogue, and peaceful resolution of disputes, particularly in Kashmir.

Highlighting the timing of the killings of the alleged Pahalgam attackers, Khan questioned India’s intentions, noting that they were eliminated even before Parliament could discuss the matter, exposing serious flaws in India’s narrative.