Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned that Pakistan may consider targeting Indian water reservoirs if hostilities continue to escalate. Speaking outside Parliament House, Asif said the situation with India remains extremely serious, and Pakistan would not hesitate to defend its sovereignty.
He blamed India for initiating the conflict, particularly condemning the attack on the Neelum–Jhelum Hydropower Project, calling it a red line. “If provoked further, strategic consensus may lead us to target critical Indian water infrastructure,” Asif warned.
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He stressed that Pakistan’s military actions were necessary and justified, noting there is no international pressure on the country, and that all responses are within the bounds of international law.
This warning follows Indian missile strikes on six Pakistani cities, resulting in numerous casualties. Pakistan retaliated by shooting down Indian jets and hitting military sites. Tensions have soared since the Pahalgam incident, with Islamabad demanding an international probe—an offer India has rejected.
As the nuclear-armed rivals remain on edge, Pakistan continues to assert its military readiness while urging for a fair diplomatic resolution.
