ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued a stark warning over rising nuclear tensions in South Asia, accusing India of increasing the risk of a future atomic conflict through its use of controversial supersonic, nuclear-capable missiles.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party and head of Pakistan’s diplomatic mission, said the region faces an unprecedented level of danger due to the compressed decision-making window such weapons create. “A Country has just 30 seconds to decide whether an incoming missile is nuclear or not, and another 30 seconds to determine its response,” Bhutto said. “That’s not enough time for global leaders to intervene, not even a U.S. president.”
Bhutto emphasised that the recent deployment and alleged aggression by India have introduced what he called a “new threat” to future conflicts. Despite an existing ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed nations, Bhutto said India’s posture, particularly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is pushing what Pakistan calls a “neo-normal” — a dangerous new standard in which accusations alone could trigger military escalation. Pakistan’s leadership continues to advocate for a structured and comprehensive peace dialogue between the two countries, Bhutto said, while also acknowledging U.S. efforts in facilitating the current ceasefire. He suggested that countries like Saudi Arabia could play a constructive role in future peace-building efforts.
In a separate statement to Hum News, Khurram Dastgir, a senior member of Pakistan’s diplomatic delegation, warned that without active mediation by the United States, the region could spiral toward full-scale war.“India is America’s strategic partner, but the responsibility to curb India’s war hysteria lies with the U.S.,” Dastgir said. Pakistan has received a positive diplomatic response globally. India’s attack without presenting any evidence is a violation of international law.”
Dastgir also highlighted Pakistan’s measured and transparent approach, noting international praise for Islamabad’s restraint and diplomatic engagement amid rising tensions. He reaffirmed that Pakistan can counter any aggression and will continue to press for peace, but not at the cost of national security. The statements come amid ongoing concerns from global analysts that the South Asian nuclear flashpoint remains dangerously volatile.
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