This escalation follows India's decisive Operation Sindoor and ongoing investigations into Pakistan-linked terror modules. (Image: X/File)
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Khawaja Asif, has put the country on “full alert” and issued a serious warning, saying an “all-out war” with India cannot be dismissed. His statement has sharply raised tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, hinting at a risky new stage in the long-standing dispute.
In a recent interview, Khawaja Asif was vocal about the perceived threat from India. He reiterated a stark warning, emphasizing his country's defensive posture. "I cannot rule out an ALL-OUT WAR and any strategy from India... We must stay fully alert," he stated. Asif elaborated that Pakistan is neither ignoring nor trusting India, and his analysis suggests a high probability of hostile actions. He specifically mentioned the possibilities of border incursions or direct attacks as reasons for maintaining maximum military preparedness.
The immediate context for these warnings is multifaceted, involving recent terrorist attacks and a significant military operation. Security agencies in India are currently investigating a devastating blast at Delhi's historic Red Fort, which killed at least 15 people. The investigation's trail is reportedly pointing towards the Pakistan-based terror outfit, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). This was further fueled by an unverified viral video featuring a former PoJK official seemingly claiming responsibility for hitting India "from the Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir."
Understanding the current mood means recalling Operation Sindoor, an important military move by India. Started in May 2025, it was a fast, 88-hour counter-terror mission. It came as a direct reaction to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that left 26 civilians dead at the hands of Pakistan-backed terrorists.Indian armed forces chiefs described the operation as “just an 88-hour trailer,” designed to deliver a clear message.
Operation Sindoor was a carefully planned and destructive campaign against Pakistan’s infrastructure. Its purpose was twofold: to respond to the terror attack and to cut down Pakistan’s capacity to back terrorism. The operation executed targeted strikes on:
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Khawaja Asif's war rhetoric is not occurring in a vacuum. It appears to be a direct reaction to the strategic humiliation of Operation Sindoor and the increasing international pressure linked to terror groups like JeM. The situation presents a volatile cycle: a terror attack on Indian soil leads to a military response from India, which in turn prompts threats of all-out war from Pakistan. This dangerous tit-for-tat dynamic keeps the region on a knife's edge.
