Pak-India clashes: Every Indian media lie debunked

Indian mainstream media sensationalised headlines during breaking news coverage last night, claiming to have shot down Pakistani missiles in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

Several major news channels aired unverified reports, including alleged strikes in Sialkot, an attack on Karachi Port, and even the occupation of Pakistan’s federal capital.

India Today: “India targets Lahore, Navy attacks Karachi”

DNA India: “India attacks Pakistani capital Islamabad”

Zee News: “Pakistan capital Islamabad occupied”

Aaj Tak: “Karachi port destroyed”

ABP News: “Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir arrested”

The media frenzy in India followed its accusations that Pakistan had attacked three military bases with drones and missiles on Thursday night, a deceptive claim that Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar categorically denied.

Some outlets went even further, falsely claiming that India had shot down at least two Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets, including an F-16 and a JF-17 Thunder.

In a statement last night, May 8, Tarar confirmed that the PAF is fully operational, alert, and ready. He clarified that Pakistan had not carried out any aggressive action across the international border.

In a separate press release on Thursday night, Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) also rejected the Indian media’s baseless allegations of attacks on Pathankot, Jaisalmer, and Srinagar.

“We urge the international community to take serious note of this dangerous behaviour and to counsel India toward restraint and responsibility,” the FO said.

He clarified that Pakistan remains vigilant and firmly committed to peace, but it will not be deterred by attempts to provoke, intimidate, or mislead and reserves the right to respond to acts of aggression. He added that allegations made by India are rejected in the strongest possible terms.