The standoff between India and Pakistan has entered a dangerous phase. Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, has warned that his country would respond with its “full spectrum of power” if India launched a strike.
Speaking to Russian news outlet RT, Jamali said, “The frenzy media of India and the irresponsible statements coming out from that side has compelled us. There are some other leaked documents whereby it has been decided to strike some areas of Pakistan. So, that makes us to feel that this is going to happen and it's imminent.”
He added, “When it comes to India and Pakistan, we don't want to get involved into this debate of numerical strength. We will use the full spectrum of power – both conventional and nuclear.”
According to Jamali, the armed forces of Pakistan, “supported by the people of Pakistan”, are ready to respond with complete force.
Fresh fears of escalation
Pakistan has been on alert since the April 22 terror attack in the scenic Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The area is known for its remote terrain, accessible only on foot or horseback. On that day, gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists. Witnesses reported that the attackers asked the victims to recite the Kalma—the Islamic declaration of faith—before shooting them at point-blank range.
The attack left 26 dead, including a Nepali national. It shocked the region and triggered swift security reviews in New Delhi.
In response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of high-level security and cabinet meetings. Government sources told India Today TV that he granted the armed forces “complete operational freedom” to respond.
Warning signals from Islamabad
Pakistan’s political leadership has echoed Jamali’s warning in recent days. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Reuters that an Indian incursion appeared imminent. He said, “There is a direct threat to our existence”, and that nuclear weapons would only be used under such conditions.
Hanif Abbasi, a senior minister in Pakistan, took a harder line. He said the country’s missile arsenal—comprising Ghori, Shaheen, and Ghaznavi missiles and 130 nuclear warheads—was meant “only for India”. He further warned that if India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, “it should prepare for a full-scale war.”
Adding to the sense of urgency, Pakistan's minister Ataullah Tarar told reporters during a late-night press conference that the country had obtained “credible intelligence” indicating a possible Indian strike within the next “24 to 36 hours.”
Tarar, whose X (formerly Twitter) account has been blocked in India, said any act of aggression would be answered decisively. “India will be held accountable for any serious consequences in the region,” he warned.
Diplomatic breakdown and tit-for-tat actions
India responded to the Pahalgam attack by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and cancelling all visas issued to Pakistani nationals. It also shut Indian airspace to Pakistani airlines. These measures follow India’s formal downgrading of diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
In retaliation, Pakistan suspended the Simla Agreement, a foundational pact that has long shaped bilateral relations and military conduct. This signals a breakdown in diplomatic norms and removes one of the key frameworks that previously helped contain tensions.
This is not the first time the two nuclear-armed neighbours have stood at the brink. But the combination of inflammatory statements, intelligence leaks, and diplomatic cut-offs has raised alarms both regionally and internationally. The latest developments follow a pattern of rapid escalation and mutual mistrust, with both sides refusing to back down.
While India continues to assert that the Pahalgam attackers were backed by Pakistan, Islamabad denies involvement. Still, with both nations now engaging in high-stakes rhetoric and strategic posturing, observers warn that a misstep could quickly spiral into open conflict.
Speaking to Russian news outlet RT, Jamali said, “The frenzy media of India and the irresponsible statements coming out from that side has compelled us. There are some other leaked documents whereby it has been decided to strike some areas of Pakistan. So, that makes us to feel that this is going to happen and it's imminent.”
He added, “When it comes to India and Pakistan, we don't want to get involved into this debate of numerical strength. We will use the full spectrum of power – both conventional and nuclear.”
❗️NUCLEAR warning from Pakistan to India
— RT (@RT_com) May 3, 2025
Diplomat says Islamabad could use NUKES in case of war with New Delhi
‘Pakistan will use full spectrum of power, BOTH conventional and nuclear’ — ambassador to Russia tells RT https://t.co/iTQWdWRQlZ pic.twitter.com/LcQXKbIjD0
According to Jamali, the armed forces of Pakistan, “supported by the people of Pakistan”, are ready to respond with complete force.
Fresh fears of escalation
Pakistan has been on alert since the April 22 terror attack in the scenic Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The area is known for its remote terrain, accessible only on foot or horseback. On that day, gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists. Witnesses reported that the attackers asked the victims to recite the Kalma—the Islamic declaration of faith—before shooting them at point-blank range.
The attack left 26 dead, including a Nepali national. It shocked the region and triggered swift security reviews in New Delhi.
In response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of high-level security and cabinet meetings. Government sources told India Today TV that he granted the armed forces “complete operational freedom” to respond.
Warning signals from Islamabad
Pakistan’s political leadership has echoed Jamali’s warning in recent days. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Reuters that an Indian incursion appeared imminent. He said, “There is a direct threat to our existence”, and that nuclear weapons would only be used under such conditions.
Hanif Abbasi, a senior minister in Pakistan, took a harder line. He said the country’s missile arsenal—comprising Ghori, Shaheen, and Ghaznavi missiles and 130 nuclear warheads—was meant “only for India”. He further warned that if India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, “it should prepare for a full-scale war.”
Adding to the sense of urgency, Pakistan's minister Ataullah Tarar told reporters during a late-night press conference that the country had obtained “credible intelligence” indicating a possible Indian strike within the next “24 to 36 hours.”
Tarar, whose X (formerly Twitter) account has been blocked in India, said any act of aggression would be answered decisively. “India will be held accountable for any serious consequences in the region,” he warned.
Diplomatic breakdown and tit-for-tat actions
India responded to the Pahalgam attack by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and cancelling all visas issued to Pakistani nationals. It also shut Indian airspace to Pakistani airlines. These measures follow India’s formal downgrading of diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
In retaliation, Pakistan suspended the Simla Agreement, a foundational pact that has long shaped bilateral relations and military conduct. This signals a breakdown in diplomatic norms and removes one of the key frameworks that previously helped contain tensions.
This is not the first time the two nuclear-armed neighbours have stood at the brink. But the combination of inflammatory statements, intelligence leaks, and diplomatic cut-offs has raised alarms both regionally and internationally. The latest developments follow a pattern of rapid escalation and mutual mistrust, with both sides refusing to back down.
While India continues to assert that the Pahalgam attackers were backed by Pakistan, Islamabad denies involvement. Still, with both nations now engaging in high-stakes rhetoric and strategic posturing, observers warn that a misstep could quickly spiral into open conflict.
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