Pakistan’s Defense Minister has sounded the alarm, warning that a military invasion by India could happen at any moment. Pakistani forces are already reinforcing their positions along the tense Line of Control (LoC), and the country’s military has been placed on high alert.
Speaking to Reuters, Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said:
“We have strengthened our forces because the threat now feels immediate. In situations like this, strategic decisions must be made — and they already have.“
The warning comes after a deadly attack in Kashmir last week that killed 26 tourists, triggering anger and demands for action across India. The Indian government has blamed Pakistan for supporting armed groups in the disputed region — a bitter conflict that has already sparked two wars between the neighbors since their independence.
So far, India hasn’t officially announced any military plans. But the rising tensions and public calls for retaliation have raised fears that the situation could spiral out of control.
On its side, Pakistan says it’s fully ready to defend itself. Officials stressed that nuclear weapons would only be used if there’s a “direct threat to our existence.”
In the last few days, the rhetoric on both sides has become noticeably sharper. Meanwhile, the situation along the heavily fortified Line of Control — often described as one of the world’s most dangerous borders — is growing even more unstable.
A major escalation could have disastrous consequences not just for South Asia, but for global security as well.
