Islamabad: Nov 23, 2021 (TNS): Pakistan has categorically rejected the entirely baseless Indian claims that a Pakistani F-16 aircraft was shot down by an Indian pilot before he was captured by Pakistan in Azad Jammu and Kashmir in February 2019.<\/p>\n
In a statement on Tuesday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said the citation of the award to the downed Indian pilot is a classic case of Indian fabrications and pure fantasy to appease domestic audience and hide the embarrassment.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said international experts and U.S. officials have already confirmed that no Pakistani F-16 was shot down on the day, after taking stock of Pakistani F-16 aircraft.<\/p>\n
India\u2019s insistence on propagating a lie that has been thoroughly exposed is ludicrous and nonsensical.<\/p>\n
Asim Iftikhar said granting a military honours for imaginary feats of gallantry is contrary to every norm of military conduct.<\/p>\n
He said by giving such award, also as an afterthought, India has only made a mockery of itself. <\/p>\n
Foreign Office Spokesman said it is obvious that India\u2019s farcical story has no credibility whatsoever before the international community.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson reminded that in a daring day light action, two Indian aircraft were shot down by Pakistan Air Force on 27 February 2019.<\/p>\n
One of the Indian Mig-21 Bison aircraft fell down in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n
The pilot who ejected was captured by Pakistan and later released as a goodwill gesture.<\/p>\n
His return to India was testimony of Pakistan\u2019s desire for peace despite India\u2019s hostility and ill-conceived aggressive action.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said another Indian aircraft SU 30 shot down by Pakistan Air Force fell on the other side of LOC.<\/p>\n
On the same day, in panic, Indian military shot down its own MI 17 helicopter near Srinagar which initially denied, was accepted later on.<\/p>\n
He said Indian Air Force was completely outplayed on the day.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said Pakistan on its part stands ready and resolute to thwart any hostile designs.<\/p>\n
He said India would do well to learn a lesson from its botched attempt to violate Pakistan\u2019s sovereignty and refrain from any misadventure in future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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