Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has dismissed claims by Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh that the Indian Air Force shot down five Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor, arguing that no Pakistani aircraft were destroyed. Asif suggested that claims made by India are belated and implausible, challenging transparency by proposing an independent verification of both nations’ aircraft inventories. India launched Operation Sindoor in response to a terror attack, and both countries agreed to halt hostilities shortly after. This exchange highlights the ongoing tensions and differing narratives surrounding military engagements, emphasizing the need for objective assessment and verification to address claims of sovereignty violations.