‘Both we survive or…’: Khawaja Asif’s newest warning amid India-Pakistan tensions


Earlier, Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Asif warned that India may launch a navy strike at any second alongside the Line of Management in Kashmir. He additionally in contrast India’s aggressive stance in opposition to Pakistan to the Israeli navy offensive in Gaza.

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Amid the escalating tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following the Pahalgam assault, Pakistan’s defence minister, Khawaja Asif, in his newest remarks, has warned that if India assaults Pakistan, nobody would survive. Asif stated, “If India dares to assault Pakistan and Pakistan’s existence comes underneath risk, no one will survive on this world.” 

He additionally in contrast India’s aggressive stance in opposition to Pakistan to the Israeli navy offensive in Gaza, stressing that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has utilized the identical mentality, including, “If this had been to occur to us, if our existence is at risk, then both we survive, or nobody does.” 

Earlier, the Pakistani defence minister warned that India may launch a navy strike at any second alongside the Line of Management in Kashmir. Chatting with reporters in Islamabad, Asif stated, “There are reviews that India could strike at any level alongside the LoC. New Delhi can be given a befitting reply.” 

He added that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requested for a global probe into the Pahalgam incident. 

The political management in Pakistan has been issuing fixed warnings after India vowed to take robust retaliatory measures. Final week, Data Minister Atta Tarar had stated that 24-36 hours had been essential, fearing a potential strike by India. Nevertheless, time handed, and there was no motion by India.

Moreover, Pakistan Military chief Basic Munir on Monday underscored his intention to “reply with full drive” to guard “nationwide status and prosperity of his individuals”.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated India is dedicated to taking “agency and decisive” motion in opposition to terrorists and their backers.

PM Modi has additionally given “full operational freedom” to the nation’s high defence brass to resolve on the mode, targets and timing of India’s response to the assault.