Ashraf AboArafe
In a revelation that rippled across diplomatic waters, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, announced the arrest of Pakistani fisherman Ejaz Mallah, who was allegedly coerced into espionage by Indian intelligence agencies.
Speaking at a joint press conference alongside Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Tarar accused India of orchestrating a new wave of misinformation against Pakistan following the collapse of its so-called Operation Sindoor.
“After its humiliating failure, India has resorted to deceit and covert tactics to malign Pakistan,” Tarar declared, asserting that the arrest of Mallah offered tangible proof of India’s persistent attempts to undermine Pakistan’s stability through manipulation and propaganda.
Drawing parallels to the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, Tarar stated that India’s intelligence agencies continue to exploit vulnerable individuals for hostile objectives. He emphasized that Pakistan’s security apparatus remains vigilant and fully capable of neutralizing such threats.
“The world is well aware of India’s malicious designs,” Tarar said. “Pakistan has once again exposed the conspiracy before the global community.”
According to the minister, Mallah was detained after Pakistani intelligence placed him under surveillance for suspicious behavior. Investigations revealed that he had been arrested by the Indian Coast Guard, taken to an undisclosed location, and tasked with espionage activities before being repatriated to Pakistan.
Tarar added that the fisherman had been instructed to obtain uniforms of the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Rangers, alongside local telecommunications materials and currency — items intended for intelligence operations.
During the press conference, Tarar played Mallah’s recorded confession, in which the fisherman admitted he had been detained by Indian authorities during a routine fishing expedition. He claimed Indian officers demanded he smuggle specified materials back into Pakistan.
Tarar alleged that the Modi government habitually resorts to such “fabricated theatrics” before elections to distract from internal failures, describing Mallah’s recruitment as part of another politically timed ruse.
“The frustration is clear,” Tarar concluded. “Pakistan’s progress — both diplomatic and national — has unsettled those who seek to distort the truth. Yet, their schemes continue to unravel in the light of our vigilance.”
