Islamabad: Pakistan’s Minister Hanif Abbasi has issued a stark warning to India, threatening nuclear retaliation amidst rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Abbasi declared that Pakistan’s 130 nuclear warheads, along with its Ghori, Shaheen, and Ghaznavi missiles, are “only for India” and would be deployed if provoked.
The minister’s remarks came after India announced a series of countermeasures, including the suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and the revocation of visas for Pakistani nationals. Abbasi stated, “If they stop the water supply to us, then they should be ready for a war. Our missiles are not for display; they are ready to strike.” He further claimed that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons are strategically hidden across the country.
India’s actions were in response to the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives and was linked to The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy group of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba. Pakistan has denied involvement, with Abbasi accusing India of shifting blame instead of addressing its own security lapses.
The diplomatic row has intensified, with Pakistan closing its airspace to Indian flights and threatening to suspend the 1972 Simla Agreement, which validates the Line of Control. Abbasi mocked India’s measures, claiming they would lead to economic disruptions, including the collapse of Indian airlines.
The situation remains volatile, with both nations facing mounting pressure to de-escalate tensions and address the underlying issues through diplomatic channels.
