Pakistani Envoy Warns of Nuclear Response Amid Rising Tensions with India
Mangalore Today News Network
New Delhi, May 4, 2025: Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, issued a stark warning on Saturday, stating that Islamabad would not hesitate to deploy its full military arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if attacked by India or if its water supply is disrupted.
Speaking in an interview with Russian broadcaster RT, Mr. Jamali alleged that Pakistan has credible intelligence suggesting that India is planning military strikes on Pakistani territory. “There are leaked documents indicating plans to strike specific areas in Pakistan,” he claimed. “This makes us believe that such actions are imminent.”
The statement marks one of the most explicit nuclear threats by a senior Pakistani official in recent years. “Pakistan will employ the full spectrum of power, both conventional and nuclear, to protect itself,” he added.
Rising Tensions Following Pahalgam Attack
The remarks come amidst heightened tensions between the two nations following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, primarily tourists. India has accused Pakistan of supporting terrorist groups linked to the attack, a charge that Islamabad denies.
India responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a longstanding agreement brokered by the World Bank in 1960 to regulate the sharing of the Indus River and its tributaries. The treaty, often considered a stabilising factor in Indo-Pak relations, had withstood multiple wars but has now been put on hold as India reviews its stance.
Diplomatic Fallout
India’s suspension of the IWT has further strained bilateral relations, with Pakistan viewing it as an escalation. The treaty has been a cornerstone of water-sharing agreements, ensuring equitable distribution despite enduring hostilities. Its suspension has raised concerns over potential repercussions, including agricultural and economic impacts in Pakistan.
The exchange of threats underscores the volatile relationship between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, with regional and global stakeholders closely monitoring the situation. Both nations remain on high alert, with calls for restraint and dialogue from the international community.