Khawaja Asif warns India of a tougher response to any future tensions
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that if there is any kind of hostility or tension from India in the future, Pakistan will respond more forcefully than before. He made these remarks at the launch ceremony of a pictorial book, "The Battle of Truth (Maarka-e-Haq)," in Islamabad.
Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan is prepared for every kind of situation, including proxy war. According to him, India's conduct could also become a cause for concern for other countries in the region. He said that Pakistan has the capability to take the necessary measures for its security and defence.
The Defence Minister also said that Pakistan is ready to confront any potential threat. Criticising India's ideological and political conduct, he said that its effects are not limited to bilateral relations alone but can affect the entire region.
This statement has come at a time when relations between Pakistan and India are already strained due to several important issues. The two countries have also accused each other of various matters in the past, and statements of this kind draw greater attention to the region's security situation.
Khawaja Asif's statement makes it clear that Pakistan is emphasizing its defensive preparedness and is signaling a strong response in the event of any possible future conflict.