By Mashal Khan

Iislamabd - Pakistan’s military on Saturday issued a strongly worded statement warning New Delhi against what it described as “delusional, provocative and jingoistic” remarks from senior Indian security officials, saying such rhetoric risks fabricating pretexts for aggression and could have grave consequences for peace and stability in South Asia.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the armed forces’ media wing, said it had “noted with grave concern” comments from “the highest levels of the Indian security establishment” and accused India of using a long-standing narrative that portrays Pakistan as the aggressor. The ISPR said that narrative had been “sufficiently debunked” and alleged that India was in fact “the true face of cross-border terrorism and the epicentre of regional instability.”

Recalling heightened tensions earlier this year, the ISPR warned that renewed hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours could be catastrophic.

“We caution that a future conflict might lead to cataclysmic devastation. In case a fresh round of hostilities is triggered, Pakistan shall not hold back. We shall resolutely respond, without any qualms or restraint,” the statement said.

The military further said  that Pakistan had established “a new normal of response,” promising actions it said would be “swift, decisive and destructive” if provoked.

It also challenged the notion of “geographic immunity,” saying Pakistan’s forces now had the capability and resolve to reach “the farthest reaches of the Indian territory.” The ISPR added a stark admonition that any talk of “erasing Pakistan from the map” would be met with “mutual” consequences.

 

The ISPR statement closed with a reaffirmation of Pakistan’s readiness to defend its sovereignty and a warning to New Delhi to avoid “reckless aggression” that, in Islamabad’s words, would have “serious consequences for peace and stability in South Asia.”

The statement came after Indian defense minister and army chief recent statements where they used threatening language against Pakistan.

After the shameful defeat in May, India is now threatening Pakistan in an attempt to save face before its public.

The confrontation began when India fired several missiles into Pakistan, resulting in civilian casualties.

Following Pakistan’s powerful response, India had reportedly requested U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene, save New Delhi  and help de-escalate tensions. President Trump subsequently announced a ceasefire on May 10.

Pakistan retaliated with a strong and precise counterstrike, destroying several Indian military installations, including its S-400 defense system. Pakistani forces also shot down six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, in what was widely viewed as a major setback for New Delhi.

The heavy losses reportedly caused immense political and psychological pressure within India. According to some accounts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi experienced severe anxiety following the defeat, which reportedly led to health concerns soon after the incident.