Pakistan, May 3 -- In times of conflict, the first casualty is always the truth and the Indian media's recent reporting on Pakistan proves that maxim once again.

Following the tragic Pahalgam attack, for which India swiftly and unilaterally blamed Pakistan without initiating any investigation or presenting evidence, the media ecosystem in India descended into jingoism. Among the most glaring examples was the false claim that Pakistan had closed the Wagah border crossing to prevent its own citizens from returning from India. This was not only untrue but easily verifiable-easily checked by a reporter by visiting the border crossing.

Quite interestingly, the Foreign Office has rejected Indian media claims. But the damage was done. The last...