Thu May 08 15:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Minister’s False Claims of Downed Indian Jets Backfire on Live Television
**ISLAMABAD** – Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has again faced international criticism after making unsubstantiated claims about Pakistan shooting down Indian fighter jets during India’s recent “Operation Sindoor” strikes on terror targets. During a live interview with CNN, Asif asserted that debris from downed Indian jets was found in Kashmir, citing social media as his source.
This assertion was swiftly challenged by CNN anchor Becky Anderson, who demanded concrete evidence and details, particularly regarding alleged Chinese equipment used in the purported downing of Rafale jets. Asif failed to provide any verifiable proof, instead diverting the conversation towards the potential for wider conflict. While acknowledging Pakistan’s acquisition of Chinese aircraft, he couldn’t specify the type of aircraft allegedly used.
This incident follows Asif’s recent admission on Sky News of Pakistan’s past support for terrorist groups, a statement that fueled further controversy. Meanwhile, pro-Pakistan social media accounts have spread misleading images claiming to show downed Indian jets, which have been quickly debunked by India’s Press Information Bureau as old or unrelated. The minister’s repeated gaffes have drawn widespread ridicule and raised concerns about Pakistan’s credibility on the international stage.
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