Yes, on April 23, 2025, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif suggested that the Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, might have been staged by India to create a crisis in the region. He questioned the existence of the militant group The Resistance Front (TRF), which claimed responsibility for the attack, implying that the group no longer exists and that the attack could be a false flag operation orchestrated by India.

This perspective was echoed by other Pakistani defence analysts and political figures, who argued that India has a history of staging such attacks to malign Pakistan and distract from internal issues. They cited past incidents, such as the 1995 killings of Western tourists and the 2000 Chattisinghpora massacre, as examples of alleged false flag operations.

In contrast, Indian authorities have accused Pakistan-based groups, particularly Lashkar-e-Taiba and its offshoot TRF, of orchestrating the Pahalgam attack. India has taken several retaliatory measures, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, expelling Pakistani diplomats, and intensifying military operations in Kashmir. The situation has led to heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with both sides engaging in diplomatic and military escalations. ​

The international community, including the United Nations and the European Union, has expressed concern over the escalating conflict and urged both countries to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue.

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