ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned India that it would become part of history and its geography would be changed if it attempts any future misadventure against Pakistan.
He made these hard-hitting remarks during a TV programme in the backdrop of the recent provocative statement by Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
Taking exception to the Indian army chief’s remarks, Khawaja Asif said that Gen Dwivedi was trying to “regain his lost respect” after the humiliating defeat in the 19-day military conflict, spanning from April 22 to May 10, 2025.
In response to the unprovoked Indian aggression, Pakistan’s armed forces launched a large-scale retaliatory action, named “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos”, and targeted several military targets inside India.
Pakistan also downed eight Indian fighter jets
Pakistan also downed eight Indian fighter jets, including Rafales, and dozens of drones. After at least 87 hours, the war between the two nuclear-armed neighbours came to an end on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US.
“As a nation, India thinks that its esteem has been damaged,” the defence czar added.
He further said that New Delhi is now facing embarrassment on the foreign fronts, adding that Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, which India had considered its “extension,” did not enjoy the same relationship with it as before.
On the other hand, Khawaja Asif said, Pakistan achieved a highly reputable status in the region, adding that it is difficult for New Delhi to digest it.
About a possible nexus between India and Israel against Pakistan, the minister said that Tel Aviv doesn’t want anyone more powerful in this region other than its partner, India. He also saw a resemblance in the objectives of India and Israel.
