In a candid and forceful interview with Sky News, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), issued a clear and stern warning to India: any attempt to violate Pakistan’s sovereignty will be met with a “brutal” response. His statement comes on the heels of renewed ceasefire commitments along the Line of Control (LoC), a region long marred by cross-border skirmishes and political tension.
Lt. Gen. Chaudhry’s remarks underline the seriousness with which Pakistan views India’s recent aggressive rhetoric. Emphasizing the grave consequences of escalation, he warned that any major conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations would be nothing short of catastrophic. “If India thinks it can create space for war with Pakistan, it is essentially inviting mutual destruction,” he cautioned.
The military spokesperson criticized Indian leaders for adopting what he described as reckless and destabilizing positions. His comments come in response to Indian Defence Minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speeches, which have signaled a more aggressive posture. Modi, in particular, rejected the notion of “nuclear blackmail” and vowed that India would no longer distinguish between militant groups and the state actors allegedly supporting them—a thinly veiled reference to Pakistan.
Lt. Gen. Chaudhry also pointed to the international community’s awareness of the risks involved, especially the United States. He stated that rational global players see through India’s provocations and recognize the dangers such aggression poses to regional stability.
In an already tense environment, this exchange of hardened rhetoric is a reminder of how quickly diplomacy can give way to confrontation. Both nations must now decide whether to pursue peace or continue down a perilous path that risks devastating consequences for South Asia and beyond.
