Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns India that the chances of another war are “very real.” In an interview with a Pakistani TV channel, he said Pakistan was created “in the name of Allah,” while India has “never been a united nation.” His remarks, blending religion and politics, have sparked criticism and raised fears of rising tensions between the two nuclear neighbours.
Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif speaks of the possibility of another Indo-Pak war-
“History shows that India was never truly united, except briefly under Aurangzeb. Pakistan was created in the name of Allah. At home, we argue and compete, but in a fight with India we come… pic.twitter.com/bTrDxqhQel
— Geeta Mohan گیتا موہن गीता मोहन (@Geeta_Mohan) October 8, 2025
Khawaja Asif Warns of War
In his remarks, Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan does not want a war but ‘the risks are real.’ He claimed that if conflict erupts, Pakistan would ‘achieve a better result than before.’ His comments reflect the religious tone often used by Pakistan’s military leadership, while India continues counterterror operations under Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and PoK.