Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a resolute warning to India on Wednesday, stating that any act of aggression will be met with a response more powerful than the force used by New Delhi.
Speaking to media in Islamabad, Asif conveyed a stern message to the Indian government. “Pakistan will consider any Indian attack as a violation, and we will have to respond,” he emphasized.
Asif stated that Pakistan’s reaction would reflect the actions taken by India. He remarked that no one should harbor any doubt about Islamabad’s capacity to deliver a befitting reply. He added that, as time passed, the danger of hostility steadily increased.
He said that friendly nations, neighboring countries, and major regional powers assumed the role of mediators to avert a war-like scenario.
Asif expressed hope that the diplomatic interventions might lead India towards a more rational approach. “Hopefully, India will gain some sense from the efforts of these countries,” he said.
“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the importance of an international inquiry into the matter. He emphasized that the issue demanded impartial scrutiny at the global level,” said Asif.
Asif pointed out that the BJP, in its pursuit of electoral gains, frequently dragged Pakistan into political controversies. He said that Pakistan had no intention of initiating warfare. He warned that, should war be thrust upon the nation, Pakistan would retaliate with full might — a response exceeding the force employed by India.