In the fog of war, truth is often the first casualty. As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, a dangerously misleading narrative is being amplified by media outlets linked to Israel—one that falsely accuses Pakistan of issuing nuclear threats and aligning militarily with Iran. These reports allege that Pakistan warned the United States and France it would retaliate if Iran were attacked with nuclear weapons.
These claims are entirely baseless—there are no official statements, no credible sources, and no historical precedent. Yet, amplified through a sophisticated propaganda network, these unsubstantiated allegations are being framed as fact, laying the groundwork for potential future aggression.
This narrative collapses under strategic scrutiny. Pakistan’s missile program is regionally focused, designed solely to counter threats from India. Its delivery systems are not capable of reaching Israel. Pakistan has neither developed the long-range missile capability nor the aerial refueling infrastructure needed for such operations. The suggestion that Pakistan could—or would—launch nuclear weapons toward Israel is not only implausible; it is militarily impossible.
Equally absurd is the comparison of Pakistan to the United States as a strategic threat. Pakistan, with a struggling economy and limited global influence, does not remotely compare to the U.S.—a superpower by all military, economic, and diplomatic metrics. These fabrications are not only false; they are designed to incite fear, provoke conflict, and shift the global narrative in Israel’s favor.
What we are witnessing is not misinformation—it is information warfare. For the first time in modern history, Iranian missiles struck major Israeli cities, shattering the long-held illusion of Israeli invincibility. In response, Israel has shifted its focus toward controlling the narrative. By framing itself as a victim and targeting Pakistan with unfounded accusations, it aims to expand the war narrative and preemptively silence any potential Muslim voice of dissent.
Pakistan’s track record stands in stark contrast to this manufactured threat. The country has consistently demonstrated military restraint and strategic maturity. From the Kargil conflict to the Pulwama-Balakot standoff, and the recent tensions following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Pakistan has shown a consistent preference for de-escalation—even when provoked. The swift return of an Indian pilot in 2019 underscored its desire to avoid conflict. Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine remains deterrence-based and focused solely on India. It has never engaged in nuclear signaling outside the South Asian context.
Domestically, Pakistan is grappling with serious challenges—economic volatility, inflation, political instability, and a growing poverty crisis. These internal pressures make any foreign military engagement, especially in the Middle East, both unrealistic and self-destructive. Pakistan neither possesses the resources, alliances, nor the intent to involve itself in a conflict involving Israel, the U.S., and potentially NATO.
Recent events in Washington have only heightened the need for caution. Former President Donald Trump’s firing of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, following allegations of collusion with Israeli interests, shed light on the deepening influence of Israeli lobbying within the American government. Waltz reportedly briefed Israeli officials from within the White House, reinforcing the perception that the U.S. was fully backing Israel’s military actions.
His dismissal revealed the extent to which Israeli influence has permeated not just the U.S. Congress, but also its executive and intelligence branches. The same covert lobbying apparatus that shaped public and political support for Israel’s actions against Iran could easily pivot to vilify Pakistan—manufacturing a threat where none exists.
Despite Trump’s public distancing from Israel’s unilateral strikes, his rhetoric reveals alignment. He reminded the world that the United States possesses “the most lethal weapons on Earth,” adding that Israel has “plenty of them.” While the official posture may be one of non-involvement, the continued provision of military aid, intelligence, and diplomatic cover suggests strategic complicity.
It is within this context of narrative manipulation that Pakistan is being reframed. Its historic support for oppressed Muslim populations is being twisted into perceived military threats. Sympathy is being misrepresented as hostility. Moral clarity is being recast as strategic posturing. This narrative war is not just a distraction—it is laying the foundation for future confrontation.
The real threat to regional and global peace is not Pakistan’s imaginary long-range nuclear capability, but Israel’s disinformation offensive and the West’s silent complicity. The manipulation of public opinion through planted stories, distorted facts, and fabricated threats is a deliberate campaign to manufacture consent for unjust wars. The international community must recognize, confront, and reject it.
In these volatile times, words can be more destructive than weapons. Pakistan’s leadership—both civilian and military—must exercise extreme caution in its public messaging. Statements made in Parliament, at press conferences, or in international forums can be twisted and weaponized by hostile actors.
Pakistan must not take the bait. It must stay anchored in national interest, grounded in realism, and focused on internal consolidation. The cost of strategic miscalculation at this moment could be catastrophic. Diplomacy, backchannel engagement, and regional cooperation must remain Pakistan’s primary tools of influence. There is neither space nor mandate for military signaling.
Power without truth is tyranny. Military strength without accountability leads to chaos. In this perilous moment, Pakistan’s most potent weapon is not force—but restraint, neutrality, and an unwavering commitment to truth.
