Pakistan’s military has issued its starkest warning yet to India, declaring that any act of aggression or provocation will trigger a swift, decisive, and ferocious response. “India is not Israel, and Pakistan is not Palestine,” said Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. “If provoked, our reaction will be immediate, forceful, and ruthless.”
In a hard-hitting interview with a leading Turkish news agency, the top military spokesperson laid bare the scale of terrorism inflicted on Pakistan and accused India of being the primary sponsor. “Pakistan is the most terror-stricken country in the world today. Since January 2024, we have endured over 3,700 terrorist attacks—each one encouraged and facilitated by India,” he said. “In just the last 17 months, 3,896 people have been martyred—among them 2,582 civilians and security personnel.”
General Ahmed Sharif emphasized that Pakistan desires peace—but not at the cost of sovereignty. “Let there be no doubt: if India initiates conflict or attempts adventurism, our counteraction will be fast and unforgiving. The illusion that India can behave like a global hegemon ends at Pakistan’s border. We will not bow to coercion. Pakistan is not Afghanistan, and India is not the United States.”
Calling Kashmir an internationally recognized dispute, he reiterated that events in Indian-occupied Kashmir are not Pakistan’s internal matter, but a global concern. “India must abandon its delusions of impunity. The sooner it accepts this geopolitical reality, the better it will be for regional and global peace,” he stated.
Referring to the recent Pahalgam incident, the DG ISPR said New Delhi failed to present any credible evidence linking Pakistan to the attack. “Instead of substantiating its claims, the Indian government is exploiting such incidents to further its anti-Pakistan propaganda and justify its repressive policies.”
He also disclosed that the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which targeted the Jaffer Express, had openly appealed for Indian support. “The world must take note: Indian politicians, ex-military officials, and policymakers have publicly voiced support for this terrorist outfit,” he said.
On the recent border tensions, General Ahmed Sharif revealed that Pakistan’s armed forces had shot down five Indian fighter jets—three of them Rafales. “The international community is aware of this, even if New Delhi continues to live in denial,” he asserted.
Concluding his remarks, the military spokesperson reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve for peace but warned that it should never be mistaken for weakness. “We seek peace, but we will defend our nation with all the force necessary. Our enemies should be under no illusion—any misadventure will be met with overwhelming and unforgiving force.”
