Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a stern warning to India on Monday, saying that any future provocation would be met with an even stronger response, as he outlined the key conditions under which Pakistan would be willing to engage in dialogue with New Delhi.
Speaking informally to journalists at Parliament House and later addressing the media in Islamabad, Asif said that if talks between the two countries are held, they will strictly focus on Kashmir, terrorism, and water-related issues. “If Modi’s India makes any move now, the entire world will see the second installment of Pakistan's response,” he warned bluntly.
Asif’s comments came amid renewed efforts by global powers to ease tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours following recent cross-border hostilities. He welcomed international mediation and said that the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar have all stood by Pakistan during this critical time.
“America and Britain, as well as the Gulf countries, have come forward to help resolve the Pakistan-India conflict now. This is a golden opportunity to finally resolve the Kashmir issue,” said the defence minister.
He also welcomed US President Donald Trump's recent remarks, in which the American leader claimed that Washington had helped avert a nuclear conflict between the two countries. “Trump’s intervention is a good thing and will help in resolving the Kashmir issue,” Asif said.
Referring to the Pahalgam incident, Asif reiterated Pakistan's demand for an international investigation commission, saying that India’s baseless accusations against Pakistan should be withdrawn. “Who is actually exporting terrorism will be clear after an international investigation,” he said, adding that it should be decided that India is involved in terrorism.
The minister made it clear that Pakistan desires peace, but will not tolerate any “dirty audacity” from India. “If India violates the ceasefire agreement again, it will be left alone in the world. This time, it’s clear – no one stood with India, but the entire international community stood with Pakistan,” he added.
Khawaja Asif emphasized that Pakistan’s response to Indian aggression has already demonstrated its resolve, and any future misadventures by India would only isolate it further on the global stage.
“Our position is clear: dialogue is possible, but only on Kashmir, terrorism, and water. If India chooses the path of hostility again, the world will witness the next chapter of our response,” he concluded.
