Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar on Saturday alleged that India is preparing to carry out another false flag operation to target Pakistan.
Speaking at a press conference, Tarar said Indian intelligence agencies, frustrated by Pakistan’s recent successes, are launching a campaign of misinformation and fabricated allegations to tarnish Pakistan’s image internationally.
“The plan reportedly involves individuals disguised in Pakistani military uniforms to mislead the global community and create a fabricated narrative against Pakistan,” the minister said. He added that the Indian leadership, under pressure after the failure of Operation Sindoor, is resorting to lies and propaganda to maintain its political image.
Tarar revealed that Indian operatives had attempted to involve a Pakistani fisherman, Ijaz Mallah, in the scheme. Mallah was allegedly tasked with acquiring army, navy, and air force uniforms and sending them to India, where they would have been used in a staged terrorist attack falsely attributed to Pakistan.
The minister said Pakistan’s security agencies foiled the plot through vigilant monitoring and timely action. A video statement by Mallah has surfaced, in which he reportedly confirms being approached by Indian operatives for the operation.
Describing India’s disinformation campaign as a “systematic conspiracy,” Tarar urged the international community to take notice of India’s “irresponsible actions,” warning that such plots pose a serious threat to regional peace.
“Pakistan’s security agencies are fully aware of these schemes and will ensure no malicious plan succeeds. The world is now aware of false flag theatrics and fabricated narratives,” he emphasized.
