Pakistan’s military has issued a stern warning to India, cautioning that any future conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations could result in “cataclysmic devastation.” The warning came in response to recent “provocative and jingoistic” statements made by senior Indian leaders.
The statement, released on Saturday, followed comments by Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who warned Islamabad that India’s forces would not exercise restraint in the event of another confrontation and urged Pakistan to stop “supporting terrorism” if it wished to remain relevant on the global stage.
Earlier, on Thursday, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had also cautioned Pakistan against any “misadventure” in the Sir Creek region, saying such actions would be met with a “strong and decisive” response that could “change both history and geography.”
Sir Creek, a 96-kilometre tidal estuary separating India’s Gujarat and Pakistan’s Sindh province, remains a long-standing territorial dispute between the two countries.
In its response, Pakistan’s military said it viewed these remarks with “grave concern,” describing them as “delusional and provocative.” The statement warned that if hostilities were to erupt, Pakistan “shall not hold back” and would respond “resolutely, without any qualms or restraint.”
The military further asserted that Pakistan possessed both the capability and determination to strike “every nook and corner” of Indian territory, adding, “This time we shall shatter the myth of geographic immunity, hitting the farthest reaches of the Indian territory.”
The latest exchange of rhetoric follows a flare-up earlier this year. Four days of intense fighting between India and Pakistan in May were triggered by an April 22 attack at the Pahalgam tourist resort in Indian-administered Kashmir. New Delhi blamed Islamabad for the assault, while Pakistan denied involvement and called for an independent investigation.
In retaliation, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting sites within Pakistan. Islamabad responded with “Operation Bunyanun Marsoos.” After days of aerial attacks from both sides, a ceasefire was announced on May 10 following intervention by then-US President Donald Trump.
