Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Khalid Jamali, has warned that Islamabad will respond with full force—including both conventional and nuclear weapons—if provoked by India.
In an interview with Russian media, Jamali accused India of preparing for military aggression and making inflammatory statements that have heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. He emphasized that Pakistan would not be deterred by India’s numerical military advantage and would demonstrate its complete defense capabilities in the event of war.
“When it comes to India and Pakistan, we don’t discuss numerical superiority. If war breaks out, Pakistan will respond with its full might—conventional and nuclear,” Jamali stated.
He further claimed that Pakistan had acquired classified intelligence indicating possible Indian military plans and confirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces are on high alert in light of the perceived threat.
“We have credible evidence suggesting that India is preparing for hostile action. Any act of aggression will be met with a decisive and comprehensive response,” he warned.
Ambassador Jamali also issued a strong warning regarding water rights, stating that any attempt by India to block or divert water supplies allocated to Pakistan under international agreements would be treated as an act of war.
“Tampering with or obstructing Pakistan’s share of water would be considered an act of war, and we would respond accordingly,” he declared.
Amid rising tensions, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently held a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the deteriorating India-Pakistan situation following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in 26 fatalities.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the conversation also included discussions on upcoming high-level meetings between New Delhi and Moscow. Lavrov reiterated Russia’s position that India and Pakistan should resolve their disputes through peaceful dialogue.
He urged both sides to adhere to the principles outlined in the 1972 Simla Agreement and the 1999 Lahore Declaration as a means to de-escalate tensions and pursue diplomatic solutions.
