Pakistan Rattles Nuclear Sabre, Threatens ‘Full-Spectrum’ Response Against India

New Delhi: Amid rising tensions following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, Pakistan has resorted to provocative rhetoric, threatening the use of nuclear weapons against India if a conflict erupts.

In a startling statement, Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, claimed that Islamabad is prepared to use its entire military arsenal—both conventional and nuclear—against India if hostilities break out.

“When it comes to India, we do not get involved in the debate of numerical strength. We will use the full spectrum of power—conventional and nuclear,” he said during an interview with Russia's leading news portal. 

Jamali went on to allege that the situation is rapidly escalating due to what he called “Indian media frenzy” and “irresponsible statements” from Indian officials. Referring to alleged “leaked documents” about potential Indian military strikes on Pakistan, he said, “This makes us feel war is imminent. Knowing the Pakistani nation and our armed forces, we will respond with full force.”

Minister Echoes Nuclear Threat

Earlier, Pakistan’s former minister Hanif Abbasi openly threatened India with nuclear war, claiming the country’s missile systems and over 130 nuclear warheads are “ready and aimed at India.”

“If they stop our water supply, they should be ready for war,” Abbasi said in a speech. He added that Pakistan’s Ghori, Shaheen, and Ghaznavi missiles were not for “show” and that nobody knows where their nuclear weapons are hidden. “These ballistic missiles are targeted at you,” he said.

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India Steps up After Terror Strike

These threats follow India’s strong diplomatic and strategic response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed multiple lives. While India has not officially responded to Pakistan's remarks, the recent posturing from Islamabad is being seen as a desperate attempt to provoke and distract.

India has repeatedly accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism, a charge Pakistan denies. However, experts say Pakistan's repeated nuclear threats reflect its growing diplomatic isolation and frustration.