Pakistan Defence Minister Warns of Potential “All-Out War” with India
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning that an “all-out war” with India cannot be ruled out, urging the nation to remain on “full alert” amid escalating border tensions and security challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan’s defence minister warns of possible “all-out war” with India
- Claims Pakistan faces “two-front” threat from India and Afghanistan
- India strongly rejects Pakistan’s allegations as “baseless”
- Tensions follow Operation Sindoor cross-border strikes
In a television interview, Asif stated Pakistan is taking no chances as relations with New Delhi continue to deteriorate. “We are neither ignoring India nor trusting it under any circumstances. Based on my analysis, I cannot rule out an ALL-OUT WAR or any hostile strategy from India,” he told Samaa TV.
The minister reiterated that India could “directly intervene” and emphasized Pakistan must remain prepared for any contingency. He described what he called a “two-front” threat, alleging India was using Afghanistan as a proxy against Pakistan’s interests.
Recent Attacks and Accusations
Asif’s comments came days after Pakistan accused Afghan nationals of carrying out suicide attacks inside the country, including one outside an Islamabad court complex that killed 12 people. Pakistani leadership has repeatedly accused India of backing Afghanistan-based groups responsible for attacks inside Pakistan.
India’s Strong Rejection
India’s Ministry of External Affairs dismissed the accusations as “baseless allegations being made by an obviously delirious Pakistani leadership.” Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called it “a predictable tactic by Pakistan to concoct false narratives against India to deflect attention” from internal issues.
Operation Sindoor Context
The warnings follow recent remarks by India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, who referred to Operation Sindoor as an “88-hour trailer.” The operation, conducted after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, targeted terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in May.
Two-Front War Preparedness
Asif has repeatedly emphasized Pakistan’s readiness for conflict on multiple fronts. “We are ready for war on two fronts. We are ready, we are prepared to face both the eastern (India) and western border (Afghanistan),” he declared last week.
The minister again claimed Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership was being influenced by New Delhi and accused Indian-backed proxies of involvement in the recent Islamabad bombing —allegations India has categorically rejected.
