*ISLAMABAD – August 6, 2025*In a strong and unequivocal message to India, Pakistan has signaled itsintent to retaliate with full force — including deep air strikes targetingkey Indian military installations — if New Delhi initiates any militaryaggression akin to “Operation Sindoor.” The warning comes in the wake ofgrowing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, and amidprovocative statements from Indian leadership.
In a high-profile televised interview on Tuesday, Director GeneralInter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Ahmed SharifChaudhry stated that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and armed forces are onhigh alert and fully prepared to respond to any Indian misadventure with“precision and proportional force.”*”No Misadventure Will Go Unanswered” – DG ISPR*
“Pakistan will not initiate hostility, but any misadventure like theso-called ‘Operation Sindoor’ will be met with a decisive and forcefulmilitary response. Our air force stands ready for deep surgical strikes todismantle critical Indian military nodes if provoked,” said DG ISPR.
Without confirming intelligence specifics, Major General Sharif emphasizedthat Pakistan is closely monitoring Indian troop movements along the Lineof Control (LoC) and the international border. He warned that if India wereto undertake a false flag operation or attempt limited war under thenuclear threshold, Pakistan’s response would be “unpredictable,overwhelming, and focused on eliminating the source of aggression.”*Escalating Tensions Post Operation Sindoor Claims*
The statement comes after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during arally in Varanasi last week, claimed that India’s armed forces successfullyconducted “Operation Sindoor” to neutralize cross-border threats and warnedof “future strikes” if provoked. His remarks have been perceived inIslamabad as a threat to Pakistan’s sovereignty and peace in South Asia.
“Pakistan is not intimidated by theatrics or rhetoric. Our deterrence iscredible, and our will to defend every inch of our land is unwavering,” DGISPR said.*Air Force Put on Forward Operational Posture*
Security sources have confirmed that the Pakistan Air Force has enhancedits surveillance and scrambled frontline squadrons to operational bases inPunjab and Kashmir sectors. Combat aircraft, including JF-17 Block III andF-16s, are reportedly conducting regular Combat Air Patrols (CAP) near theLoC and eastern border.
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“All service chiefs are in coordination. The tri-services are executingjoint readiness drills. The message is simple: any act of war will bereciprocated with superior force,” a senior defense official told localmedia on condition of anonymity.*Diplomatic Outreach Underway*
Pakistan has also activated diplomatic channels with China, Turkey, andmembers of the OIC, as well as sought an urgent briefing with UN militaryobservers in Kashmir. Islamabad is also planning to raise the matter in theupcoming UN General Assembly session.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in a separate briefing, reiterated Pakistan’spreference for peace but noted that “restraint should never be mistaken forweakness.”*A Flashpoint in the Making?*
Analysts warn that the rhetoric from both sides, if left unchecked, couldspiral into a dangerous confrontation.
“This kind of posturing, especially under volatile political climates onboth sides, is extremely risky. With both nations possessing nuclearcapabilities, the stakes are higher than ever,” said Dr. Maria Sultan, aSouth Asian defense analyst.