On Monday, Pakistan‘s Defence Minister warned that a military incursion from India is likely following a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir last week, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries.
The attack resulted in 26 fatalities and sparked outrage in India, leading to demands for action against Pakistan. India has accused Pakistan of supporting militancy in Kashmir, a disputed region over which both nations have fought two wars.
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated in an interview with Reuters that Pakistan has bolstered its military presence in response to the imminent threat, and strategic decisions have been made accordingly.
He noted that India’s aggressive rhetoric has increased and that the Pakistani military has informed the government about the potential for an Indian offensive, although he did not elaborate on his reasoning.
Following the Kashmir incident, India named two suspects as Pakistani militants, a claim that Islamabad has denied, calling for an impartial investigation.
Asif emphasized that Pakistan remains on high alert and would only consider using its nuclear capabilities if there is a direct threat to its existence.
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