Pakistan’s Military Strongly Rebukes Indian Army Chief’s Threats

Updated: 9:14 AM PKT — May 18, 2026

The spokesperson called the statement a reflection of a war-mongering mindset, adding that Pakistan is a responsible nuclear power. The ISPR urged India to accept Pakistan as an irreversible reality and choose peaceful coexistence, warning that the consequences of a conflict would not be limited to the region.

Updated: 7:34 AM PKT — May 18, 2026

In its statement, the military’s media wing referenced specific Indian threats to ‘wipe out’ Pakistan. The ISPR warned that any military misadventure would result in mutually assured destruction, urging India to stop pushing the South Asian region toward another conflict.

Updated: 6:43 AM PKT — May 18, 2026

The military’s media wing further characterized the threats as delusional and irresponsible. The statement also accused India of sponsoring terrorism and running a global disinformation campaign against Pakistan.

Updated: 5:36 AM PKT — May 18, 2026

The ISPR’s statement also characterized the threat as a sign of “intellectual bankruptcy” and warned that the resulting consequences would extend beyond geographical boundaries. The spokesperson explicitly urged India to work towards peaceful coexistence.

Updated: 4:43 AM PKT — May 18, 2026

The military spokesperson labeled the Indian rhetoric as ‘war-mongering’ and warned that aggression would result in guaranteed mutual destruction. It was also stressed that Pakistan is a geographical and historical reality that must accept peaceful coexistence.

Updated: 3:51 AM PKT — May 18, 2026

The military’s media wing added “war frenzy” to its characterization of the Indian rhetoric, terming the threat as an attempt to wipe a sovereign nuclear neighbor off the map. The statement asserted that Pakistan is a responsible, recognized nuclear power and an undeniable part of South Asia’s history. It was also warned that the consequences of any aggression could engulf the entire region.

Updated: 11:25 PM PKT — May 17, 2026

The military specified that the Indian chief’s remarks questioned Pakistan’s place in history as well as geography. It was also asserted that any aggression would lead to consequences that would be strategically and politically unacceptable for India.

Updated: 10:59 PM PKT — May 17, 2026

The ISPR attributed the rhetoric to frustration over India’s own failures, adding “obsession” to its characterization of the Indian mindset. Officials also expanded their warning, stating that any misadventure would have consequences reaching beyond the two countries’ geographical borders.

Updated: 10:39 PM PKT — May 17, 2026

In its follow-up statement, the army’s media wing described the remarks as irresponsible, immature, and reflective of a “war-mongering mindset.” It further stated such language is unbecoming of a state. The ISPR reaffirmed Pakistan’s position as a responsible, undeniable nuclear power, urging India to accept this reality and pursue peaceful co-existence.