Pakistan denies role in drone attacks on India

Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday rejected reports in the Indian media that it had attacked multiple places in India, saying such claims are "entirely unfounded" and part of a "reckless propaganda campaign".

The Foreign Office stated that "such actions only further endanger regional peace" in a midnight statement.

According to officials, India neutralised Pakistan military's attempt on Thursday night to target military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, and several other locations using missiles and drones.

"Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin drones and missiles along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir today," a defence ministry spokesperson said.

Military sources said missiles from Pakistan were also directed at Jammu's Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia towns and that they were blocked by India's air defence systems.

In its statement, the Foreign Office said the government of Pakistan categorically rejects the "baseless and irresponsible allegations propagated by the Indian media, accusing Pakistan of launching attacks on Pathankot, Jaisalmer and Srinagar".

"These claims are entirely unfounded, politically motivated and part of a reckless propaganda campaign aimed at maligning Pakistan," it said.

"These allegations are rejected in the strongest possible terms," it added.

The Foreign Office stated that repeatedly accusing Pakistan without credible investigation serves as a deliberate strategy to create a pretext for aggression and escalate regional instability.

"Such actions not only further endanger regional peace but also reveal a disturbing willingness to exploit misinformation for political and military ends," it said.

Pakistan also urged the international community to take serious note of this "dangerous behaviour" and to counsel India towards restraint and responsibility.

Any escalation based on false pretences will be met with full resolve and determination to safeguard Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, it said.

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, the statement said.

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, mostly civilians.

In response, Indian armed forces launched missile strikes early Wednesday on terror targets, including Bahawalpur, a stronghold of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) group.

(inputs from PTI)