Islamabad: Foreign Office has categorically rejected Indian allegations of attempting to target Golden Temple by Pakistan.
A senior officer of Indian army alleged that Pakistan attempted to target Golden Temple through drone and missiles on the night between May 7 and 8.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan has issued response against the remarks made by a senior Indian Army officer that Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple through drones and missiles on the intervening night of 7 and 8 May 2025.
The Spokesperson said, "We categorically reject the allegations that Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple, the most revered place in the Sikh faith. We hold all places of worship in the highest esteem and cannot think of targeting a holy site like the Golden Temple'.
The spokesperson said it was India which targeted several places of worship in Pakistan on the night between May 6 and 7, 2025.
The allegations leveled by India cannot divert attention from its unacceptable act .
FO said Pakistan is proud custodian of several sacred sites of Sikh faith. Pakistan welcomes thousands of Sikh pilgrims from across the world. . Pakistan provides free visa access from Kartapura corridor to
to the Gurdwara Sahib Kartarpur .
FO spokesperson said any claim about Pakistan attempt to target Golden Temple is unfounded and incorrect in this perspective.