In a recent press conference, the Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, delivered a scathing critique of Pakistan, highlighting its tendency to fabricate stories to mask military defeats. Even during conflicts like Operation Sindhur, Pakistan spread false narratives. The Air Force Chief's remarks accurately reflected the workings of Pakistan's propaganda machinery. Here, we delve into six historical facts that exhibit how Pakistan has woven deceit in times of war.
Pakistan labeled a tribal assault as a 'freedom struggle,' but in reality, it was an invasion supported by the Pakistani army. Despite claims of a local rebellion, documents revealed that thousands of Pakistani troops were involved. India defended Srinagar, yet Pakistan misrepresented its defeat as a 'moral victory.'
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During 'Operation Grand Slam,' Pakistan claimed success and the capture of Jammu. However, India's counterattack reached Lahore. Pakistani propaganda suggested an Indian defeat, even as the Tashkent Agreement saw Pakistan retreating from occupied territories. Stories of 'victory' were dispersed by Pakistani media.
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In East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), Pakistan called an Indian 'conspiracy' for their loss, dismissing the surrender of 93,000 troops. Despite claiming a 'moral victory,' the Shimla Agreement exposed the truth. Propaganda furthered the narrative of preserving 'Islamic unity.'
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Pakistan framed Kargil intrusions as a fight by 'Kashmiri Mujahideen,' denying army involvement. Yet, documents of captured and fallen Pakistani soldiers proved the army's orchestration. Nawaz Sharif later acknowledged this, but propaganda persisted with victory claims.
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Post-Balakot strike, Pakistan alleged downing two Indian jets, though only one MiG-21 was lost. Meanwhile, a Pakistani F-16 was destroyed. Pakistan touted the capture of Wing Commander Abhinandan as a 'major victory,' but the reality soon emerged.
In the recent Operation Sindhur, Pakistan claimed to have downed Indian Rafale jets and attacked Amritsar. Yet the PIB confirmed these were fabricated stories, supported by AI-generated content. Pakistani media spread propaganda about 'civilian casualties,' contradicting the truth.
