Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has issued a blunt warning to India, vowing a “swift and merciless” military response in the event of any ceasefire violation or attempt to breach Pakistan’s sovereignty.
In an interview with Sky News, Lt Gen Chaudhry emphasised that Pakistan’s armed forces remain fully prepared to defend the country’s territorial integrity. “Whoever tries to violate our territory, integrity, and sovereignty, our response will be merciless,” he declared.
He warned that both Pakistan and India being nuclear powers means that any escalation would have catastrophic consequences. “If India thinks it can set up a war front against Pakistan, it will lead to destruction in the region,” he said.
The DG ISPR also strongly criticised India’s continued military presence in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing New Delhi of “harassing” Kashmiris while falsely labelling the issue an internal matter. He reiterated Pakistan’s long-standing position that the Kashmir dispute must be resolved in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the will of the Kashmiri people.
“Countries like the United States are well aware of India’s intentions, especially considering the nuclear threat this crisis poses,” he added.
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Referring to the recently concluded Operation Bunyan Marsus, the DG ISPR said Pakistan’s military had achieved a significant victory despite the numerical superiority of India’s forces. According to Sky News, this success has left India “angry,” particularly as the United States has begun acknowledging the Kashmir issue amid heightened regional tensions.
“The real test for the US now is how much pressure it can put on India to de-escalate and allow the Kashmiri people their right to self-determination,” the report said.
The statement by Pakistan’s top military spokesperson marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric and reflects the growing seriousness of the Kashmir dispute amid renewed hostilities.
