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Express Tribune
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
'Seeking conflict with N-power will be sheer stupidity'
Listen to article Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is fully secure, and invincible, the chief military spokesperson says, warning that seeking conflict with an established nuclear power for elusive objectives will be sheer stupidity. In an interview, Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that India is involved in fomenting terrorism as part of an organised conspiracy to destabilise and disrupt security in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan. General Chaudhry, the director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), explained that the term Fitna al-Khawarij refers to armed groups that attack the armed forces and the state of Pakistan, while the term Fitna al-Hindustan is used to describe terrorists, who are supported by India. India's nefarious intentions are part of an organised conspiracy to destabilise and disrupt security in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan, the DG ISPR told Al Jazeera TV in an exclusive interview. India had adopted state-sponsored terrorism as a policy against Pakistan, he added, while commenting on last month's bomb blast in Waziristan in which 16 soldiers embraced martyrdom, while over 20 people sustained injuries, according to Al Jazeera TV. The attack was claimed by Fitna al-Khawarij – a reference to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), he said. Pakistan has a clear stance that India is directly involved in these attacks, he added. "India is not only supporting but also financing terrorist activities in Pakistan." The ISPR chief explained that the term Khawarij referred to armed groups that attacked the armed forces and the state of Pakistan. "The current Fitna al-Khawarij is a continuation of the misguided ideology that has historically led to the killing of Muslims under a false religious narrative," he said. In Islam, the DG ISPR continued, the right to Jihad or armed conflict lies solely with the state — no individual, organisation, or group is authorized to declare it. "Fitna al-Khawarij has no connection with Islam, humanity, Pakistan, or Pakistani traditions," he said. Lt-General Chaudhry said that the term Fitna al-Hindustan was used in Pakistan to describe terrorists, who were supported by India. "Fitna al-Hindustan is particularly active in destabilising the country, especially in the province of Balochistan," he said. "Even India's political leadership has admitted multiple times to supporting terrorism within Pakistan," he said, adding that even the United States and Canada "have also acknowledged" Indian-state terrorism, he said. Lt-General Chaudhry pointed out that Ajit Doval, India's the national security adviser (NSA), was the mastermind behind the Indian state-sponsored terrorism network. He declared that any aggression against Pakistan would be a threat to regional stability. He made it clear that Pakistan was a responsible and declared nuclear power and its nuclear programme was completely secure. "Our nuclear capability is invincible and no one can dare to target our nuclear programme," he added. The chief military spokesperson also addressed broader geopolitical issues, reaffirming Pakistan's support for Iran. "In the context of the recent conflict, Pakistan's support for Iran has been entirely principled — based on the UN Charter, international law, and the laws of armed conflict," he said. When asked whether there was any concern in military that Pakistan could be the next target following recent developments in Iran, he denied such a notion. "Absolutely no concern whatsoever in the military that Pakistan can become the next target — absolutely no concern," he emphasised. He stated that there was a "sea of difference" between Pakistan and these two countries. "We are an established and declared nuclear power, and the world has no experience of going to — or even attempting to go into - a misadventure against an established nuclear power," he said. "If such a misadventure is taken or attempted, it will lead to horrific consequences which the world may not be able to endure. Hence, I have said it before and I will say it again very clearly - seeking military space or conflict space with an established nuclear power for elusive objectives is absurd, sheer stupidity, and inconvincible." (WITH INPUT FROM APP)
Business Recorder
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan's nuclear programme fully secure: DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has categorically said that India is using terrorism as a state policy to destabilise Pakistan, especially targeting the province of Balochistan. He expressed these views during an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera TV, where he highlighted growing threats to Pakistan's security and regional peace. 'India has adopted state-sponsored terrorism as a tool against Pakistan,' General Chaudhry said, terming it a deliberate attempt to undermine the country's sovereignty and internal stability. His statement follows the suicide bombing in North Waziristan last month, in which, 16 Pakistani soldiers were martyred and over 20 others injured. The banned militant group, Fitna al-Khawarij, claimed responsibility for the attack. General Chaudhry explained that the term 'Fitna al-Khawarij' is used for armed groups that target the Pakistani state and armed forces under distorted religious ideologies. These groups, he noted, falsely use religion to justify violence and represent a continuation of deviant narratives that promote extremism. He also assured that Pakistan's nuclear programme remains secure and fully protected: 'Our nuclear capability is invincible. No one can dare target it. Pakistan is a responsible and declared nuclear power, and this reflects our strategic strength and regional balance.' He said that 'Fitna al-Hindustan' refers to terrorist elements operating within Pakistan with support from Indian intelligence agencies. These operatives, he added, are particularly active in Balochistan and are involved in organised efforts to create instability in the region. 'These groups have no connection with Islam, humanity, Pakistan, or its traditions,' he emphasised. The DG ISPR also said that India's National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, is a key figure behind the operations of such networks. He mentioned that international reports, including from the United States and Canada, have acknowledged Indian involvement in cross-border terrorist activities. He added that Indian political leadership has openly admitted support for subversive actions in Pakistan on various occasions. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Arab News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan military dismisses fears of Iran-style strikes on its nuclear sites
ISLAMABAD: Military spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Wednesday there was 'absolutely no concern' within Pakistan's military establishment that Pakistan could become the 'next target' for attacks on its nuclear facilities, following last month's conflict between Israel and Iran. In June, Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran's nuclear sites after Tel Aviv claimed Tehran was close to developing nuclear weapons, a charge Iran denied. Pakistan condemned the Israeli and American strikes at the time, calling them a violation of international law. Islamabad has repeatedly assured the world that its nuclear assets are secure and intended solely for deterrence. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Chaudhry was asked if there were concerns Pakistan could be targeted next in light of recent developments in the Middle East. 'There is absolutely no concern, whatsoever, in the military, that Pakistan can become the next target,' Chaudhry responded. He said Pakistan was an established and declared nuclear power, adding that the world had never attempted a 'misadventure' against a nuclear state. 'And if such a misadventure is taken or attempted, then it will lead to horrific consequences which the world may not be able to endure,' he warned. The army spokesperson reiterated that seeking conflict with a nuclear-armed country was 'absurd, sheer stupidity and inconceivable.' His comments come amid heightened regional tensions and renewed focus on nuclear security following the Israel-Iran conflict. In early May, India and Pakistan engaged in their worst fighting in decades after Delhi blamed Islamabad for supporting an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir in April, an allegation Pakistan denied. The clashes included missile strikes, fighter jet operations, artillery fire and drone attacks, leaving more than 70 dead on both sides before a US-brokered ceasefire on May 10. Though the ceasefire has held, tensions remain high. India has since put a decades-old water-sharing agreement on hold, with Islamabad warning that any attempt to divert or stop its waters would be treated as an 'act of war' and met with full force.
Arab News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Military says not concerned about Pakistan becoming ‘next target' after Iran conflict
ISLAMABAD: Army spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Wednesday there is 'absolutely no concern' among the military establishment that Pakistan could be the 'next target' of attacks, especially with regards to its nuclear program, following last month's conflict between Israel and Iran. Last month, Israel and USA launched strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities after Tel Aviv claimed Tehran was close to developing nuclear weapons, a charge the Islamic country denied. Pakistan condemned the Israeli and American strikes, calling them a violation of international law. Islamabad has frequently assured the international community that its nuclear assets are safe, and it has developed atomic weapons only for deterrence purposes. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Chaudhry was asked whether there was concern in the military establishment about Pakistan becoming the 'next target,' especially with regards to its nuclear program, following recent developments in Iran. 'There is absolutely no concern, whatsoever, in the military, that Pakistan can become the next target,' Chaudhry responded. He added that Pakistan is an established and declared nuclear power, noting that the world is not experienced at even attempting to go into a 'misadventure' against such a country. 'And if such a misadventure is taken or attempted, then it will lead to horrific consequences which the world may not be able to endure,' he warned. The military spokesperson reiterated that seeking conflict with a nuclear power is 'absurd, sheer stupidity and inconceivable.' Fears of an all-out nuclear war broke out in early May when India and Pakistan engaged in the worst fighting between the nuclear-armed nations in decades. India and Pakistan both traded missiles, struck each other with fighter jets, artillery fire and drones after Delhi blamed Islamabad for supporting an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir in April. Pakistan denied involvement and called for an international probe into the incident. After four days of conflict and more than 70 people getting killed on both sides of the border, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 10 that was brokered by Washington. The ceasefire has persisted yet tensions remain, as India remains adamant on holding in abeyance a decades-old water-sharing agreement with Pakistan. Islamabad has warned that any attempt to divert or stop the flow of its waters would be treated as an 'act of war' and responded with full force.
Express Tribune
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
State-sponsored terrorism part of India's policy to destabilise Pakistan: DG ISPR
India is using state-sponsored terrorism as a policy against Pakistan, especially in Balochistan, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera TV, the military spokesperson said India's support for terrorist activities is aimed at destabilising Pakistan's security, particularly in the volatile region of Balochistan. "These nefarious designs of India are a systematic conspiracy to destabilise Pakistan, especially in Balochistan," he said. He added that India had admitted multiple times to supporting terrorism within Pakistan. Lt Gen Chaudhry reiterated that Pakistan views any aggression against its sovereign territory as a direct threat to regional stability. "India's political leadership has repeatedly admitted to supporting terrorism in Pakistan," said Gen Chaudhry, naming Ajit Doval, India's National Security Advisor, as the mastermind behind New Delhi's network of state-sponsored terrorism. Read: Doval Doctrine: India's trail of terror The military spokesperson also referred to the recent attack in Waziristan, claimed by the proscribed TTP, which martyred 16 Pakistani soldiers and injured over 20 others. Pakistan has consistently maintained that India is directly involved in such attacks. "India is supporting and financing terrorist activities in Pakistan," reiterated Gen Chaudhry while speaking to Al Jazeera TV. The term 'Khawarij' has been widely used by Pakistan's military and media recently to refer to armed groups that attack the state and its military forces. These nefarious designs of India are a systematic conspiracy to destabilise Pakistan, especially in Balochistan. ISPR DG Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry 'The current Fitna al-Khawarij is a continuation of the misguided ideology that has historically led to the killing of Muslims under a false religious narrative,' he said. In Islam, only the state has the authority to wage holy war (jihad) or engage in combat, and no individual, organisation, or group has this power, he said. Read More: COAS warns of crippling response to aggression "The Khawarij have no relation to Islam, humanity, Pakistan, or Pakistani traditions," maintained Gen Chaudhry. DG ISPR added that the term Fitna al-Hindustan was used in Pakistan to describe terrorists supported by India. 'Fitna al-Hindustan is particularly active in destabilising the country, especially in the province of Balochistan,' he said. He emphasised that several countries, including the United States and Canada, have acknowledged Indian state-sponsored terrorism on their soil. Referring to the country's nuclear capability, the senior army general maintained that Pakistan was a responsible and declared nuclear power and its nuclear program was completely secure. 'Our nuclear capability is invincible and no one can dare to target our nuclear programme,' he added. The army spokesperson also spoke about broader geopolitical issues, reaffirming Pakistan's support for Iran in the face of Israeli aggression. 'Pakistan stands firmly with Iran in these challenging times.'
