Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected the baseless claims circulated by Indian media alleging the use of its Shaheen ballistic missile during Operation Bunyān Marsuṣ, calling the assertions factually incorrect, misleading, and irresponsible.
The Foreign Office strongly refuted the allegations, which emerged after the Indian Army’s official social media handle shared a now-deleted video purporting to show the use of Pakistan’s Shaheen missile system. The video was quietly removed by Indian authorities once its authenticity was challenged, but not before segments of the Indian media irresponsibly disseminated the disinformation without verification. Alarmingly, some outlets continue to promote the false narrative despite the lack of official corroboration.
The Shaheen-II is Pakistan’s surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, but the Foreign Office confirmed unequivocally that it was not used in the recent military operations.
In a statement issued by the spokesperson, the Foreign Office said: “Such fabricated narratives appear to be part of a deliberate disinformation campaign aimed at deflecting attention from the Indian military’s setbacks during Operation Sandoor — a reality shaped by Pakistan’s demonstrable conventional capabilities.”
The spokesperson added that, notably, the Indian Army has offered no explanation or retraction regarding the false post from its official handle, further casting doubt on the credibility of the claims.
The statement also noted that the dissemination of unverified and provocative content not only undermines regional stability but also damages the professionalism and credibility of official institutions.
Clarifying the actual weapon systems used, the Foreign Office referred to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release issued on May 12, 2025. According to ISPR, the Pakistan Armed Forces employed long-range precision munitions, including Fatah series missiles—F-1 and F-2—advanced conventional artillery, and long-range loitering killer drones during Operation Bunyān Marsuṣ. All of these fall within the scope of conventional warfare.
Furthermore, the ISPR release contains a list of targeted Indian military installations across India and Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, struck using these conventional systems.
The Foreign Office concluded that the promotion of such falsehoods by certain Indian quarters is also aligned with New Delhi’s persistent attempts to construct a misleading ceasefire narrative and perpetuate unfounded accusations of “nuclear blackmail” against Pakistan.
“Such efforts not only distort facts but also jeopardise the prospects for peace and stability in the region,” the statement warned.
