ISLAMABAD: In a candid revelation, retired Lieutenant General Satish Duahas acknowledged that India would incur severe setbacks in any prolongedconflict with Pakistan, emphasizing the latter’s nuclear preparedness as adecisive deterrent. Speaking on the recent border tensions,
Dua stated that Pakistan was fully geared for nuclear escalation,underscoring that “Pakistan could do anything” in defense of itssovereignty. He praised the ceasefire decision as prudent, averting acatastrophic confrontation.
Dua further asserted that Pakistan’s status as a nuclear power renders anyIndian attempt to occupy Azad Kashmir utterly unfeasible. “India wassuffering heavy losses in war with Pakistan if it continued,” he warned.The general’s comments come amid heightened rhetoric following skirmishesalong the Line of Control in May 2025.. Analysts view this as a soberingreminder of the nuclear shadow over South Asian disputes.
The admission has sparked debates in military circles, with Pakistaniofficials hailing it as validation of their defensive posture. Dua’sinsights, drawn from decades of service, stress the need for diplomaticchannels to prevent miscalculations. As tensions simmer, the internationalcommunity urges restraint to safeguard regional stability.
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