Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Khalid Jamali, has issued a stern warning to India, stating that Islamabad will respond with full force, including the use of both conventional and nuclear weapons, if provoked into war.
In a recent interview with Russian media, Ambassador Jamali said there was proof of India preparing for military action and accused it of making “irresponsible statements” that have heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. He emphasized that numerical strength would hold little value in the event of war.
“When it comes to Pakistan and India, we do not get into the discussion of numerical majority. Pakistan will demonstrate its full strength in war. Both conventional and nuclear weapons will be used if necessary,” said the Pakistani envoy.
Ambassador Jamali claimed that Pakistan has obtained classified documents suggesting possible Indian action against the country. He stressed that Islamabad is closely monitoring developments and has placed its armed forces on high alert in response to the alleged threats.
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“We also have evidence that India is preparing for action. Any Indian aggression will be met with a full-force response,” he added.
In a particularly alarming remark, the ambassador said any attempt by India to alter the flow or block water supplies allocated to Pakistan under international agreements would be considered an act of war.
“Blocking or changing the direction of water in Pakistan's share will be considered an act of war and will be responded to accordingly,” Jamali asserted.
On Friday, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had held a telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.
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According to a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two ministers not only addressed the deteriorating India-Pakistan situation, but also reviewed the schedule of upcoming high-level engagements between New Delhi and Moscow.
The Pahalgam attack, which occurred on April 22, saw gunmen open fire on tourists visiting the picturesque region often referred to as "mini Switzerland". It marked the deadliest attack in Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama bombing.
Lavrov reiterated Russia’s stance on resolving regional disputes through dialogue.
“Sergey Lavrov called for settling disagreements between New Delhi and Islamabad on a bilateral basis by political and diplomatic means in accordance with the provisions of the Simla Agreement of 1972 and the Lahore Declaration of 1999.
