Pakistan rejects India's allegations, accuses New Delhi of backing terrorism

Pakistan rejected India's criticism of its counterterrorism operations on Wednesday, calling New Delhi's remarks "baseless." The Foreign Office accused India of backing militant groups operating from Afghanistan against Pakistan.

The statement came a day after India condemned Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan's Paktia, Paktika and Kunar provinces.

Why did Pakistan reject India's allegations?

Pakistan's Foreign Office dismissed India's June 29 statement on its military operations as baseless and part of a pattern of interference. Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the strikes were legitimate, targeted and proportionate actions taken to protect Pakistani citizens from cross-border terrorism.

Islamabad said it would continue similar measures under international law.

What triggered Pakistan's border operations?

Pakistan said its security forces killed 29 suspected militants in intelligence-led operations along the Afghan border on Sunday, including precision strikes on alleged militant camps.

Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar said the campaign responded to attacks on civilians and security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, along with an attack on a Pakistan Rangers camp in Karachi. He said the operations combined ground intelligence with strikes on hideouts linked to Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and a group Pakistan calls "Fitna al Khawarij."

What was Operation Ghazb Lil Haq?

Tarar said Pakistan launched precision strikes on the night of June 28-29 under Operation Ghazb Lil Haq, hitting three militant targets in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar. The strikes formed part of Pakistan's broader response to a wave of deadly attacks inside the country. Officials described the operation as intelligence-driven rather than retaliatory in a general sense.

How did Pakistan respond to India's other claims?

The Foreign Office accused India of a long history of interfering in the internal affairs of neighboring countries, calling it a breach of the U.N. Charter.

It also criticized India's policies in Indian-administered Kashmir, saying New Delhi continues to deny Kashmiris their right to self-determination under relevant U.N. resolutions. Pakistan further alleged that India sponsors terrorist groups from Afghan territory, which it said violates the U.N. Security Council sanctions regime.

What does Pakistan say about regional stability?

The Foreign Office labeled India a "regional spoiler" and urged the international community to reject what it called baseless accusations and inflammatory statements.

Islamabad reaffirmed that it would keep taking all appropriate measures, consistent with international law, to protect its citizens. The statement framed Pakistan's actions as defensive rather than escalatory.