Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged the “chances of war with India” are real, responding to recent comments from Indian military officials and emphasizing Pakistan is closely monitoring the situation. Asif stated that Pakistan will perform better in a potential armed conflict, claiming to have gained more alliances since Operation Sindoor, though he did not specify any. He also asserted that India is not a truly united nation, in contrast to Pakistan’s unity during times of conflict. These remarks come in response to earlier statements from the Indian Army Chief and follow similar threats.
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Amidst escalating tensions with India, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared that madrassa students constitute the country’s secondary defense force. This announcement followed India’s drone strikes on Pakistani soil. Asif also offered a controversial explanation for the lack of Pakistani interception, contradicting earlier military claims. The minister’s statement has sparked international concern and criticism.
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Following India’s air strikes on Pakistani territory, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced the military’s readiness to exercise restraint, contingent upon India halting its operations. This statement, made amid heightened tensions and cross-border shelling, follows Pakistan’s approach to the UN Security Council asserting its right to respond to the Indian strikes. While both countries offer conflicting accounts of the events, the situation remains volatile, prompting international calls for de-escalation. Pakistan’s conditional offer presents a potential avenue for diplomatic resolution, although deep mistrust persists between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
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John Q. Hosedrinker