New Delhi: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, issued a warning that Islamabad would respond with its “full spectrum of power”, including nuclear weapons, if attacked.
In an interview with Russia’s RT news outlet, Jamali stated, “The frenzy media of India and the irresponsible statements coming out from that side has compelled us,” he said. “There are some other leaked documents whereby it has been decided to strike some areas of Pakistan. So, that makes us to feel that this is going to happen and it’s imminent.”
Jamali shared that Pakistan was not focused on comparing military capabilities. “When it comes to India and Pakistan, we don’t want to get involved into this debate of numerical strength. We will use the full spectrum of power – both conventional and nuclear.” He added that the Pakistani armed forces, “supported by the people of Pakistan,” were prepared to respond if necessary.
Separately, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, in an interview with Geo News, warned of retaliation if India constructs any infrastructure on the Indus River that violates treaty provisions. “Certainly, if they attempt to build any kind of structure, we will strike it,” Asif said. “Aggression is not just about firing cannons or bullets; it has many faces. One of those faces is [blocking or diverting water], which could lead to deaths due to hunger and thirst.”
The statements come amid an atmosphere of uncertainty, with both sides closely monitoring developments in the region.