On April 29, 2025, Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry disclosed what he described as “irrefutable evidence” of Indian-sponsored terrorism inside Pakistan during a press briefing at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. This announcement came amid rising tensions following New Delhi’s unsubstantiated allegations linking Islamabad to the recent Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
Lt Gen Chaudhry detailed an alarming pattern of cross-border activities, said that India orchestrates terror networks inside Pakistan. He revealed that these operations include supplying explosives and facilitating attacks aimed at both security forces and civilians. Despite India’s accusations, no evidence has been provided to substantiate its claims about Pakistan’s involvement in the Pahalgam attack.
Highlighting specific incidents, Chaudhry shared details of Abdul Majeed, an operative apprehended near Jhelum on April 25, 2025. Majeed, reportedly trained in India, was found in possession of 2.5 kilograms of explosives, Rs1 million in cash, and an Indian drone recovered from his home. Forensic analysis of his phone unveiled communications with Indian Army personnel, including Subedar Sukhwinder, one of four officers to be directing terrorist activities in Pakistan.
The evidence reportedly includes intercepted communications and operational details linking Indian handlers to a series of attacks in Pakistan:
Subedar Sukhwinder guided Abdul Majeed to procure and plant explosive devices, one of which led to the martyrdom of four military personnel in Jalalpur Jattan.
- Indian handlers purportedly instructed operatives to maximize civilian casualties to tarnish Pakistan’s global image.
- Evidence of Indian drones used for reconnaissance and explosive delivery has also been presented.
Following these revelations, Pakistan has rejected Indian allegations and offered to participate in a credible, transparent investigation into the Pahalgam attack. However, diplomatic relations have significantly deteriorated. India has reportedly taken a series of punitive measures, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, revoking Pakistani visas, and closing key border crossings. Pakistan, in turn, has expelled Indian diplomats, halted visa issuance for all but Sikh pilgrims, and reciprocally closed its borders.
The situation has drawn international attention. The United Nations has urged both nuclear-armed neighbors to exercise maximum restraint, while The New York Times reported that India appears to be leveraging this crisis to justify potential military action, despite limited evidence linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack.
With the ongoing escalation posing risks of an “all-out war,” as stated by Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, the international community remains deeply concerned about worsening ties between the two nations. DG ISPR emphasized that Pakistan is committed to counterterrorism but urged global stakeholders to address India’s alleged role in destabilizing the region through state-sponsored terrorism.
