New Delhi, Nov 19: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has once again escalated rhetoric by alleging that India may attempt an attack across the border — a claim viewed in New Delhi as “baseless, diversionary, and reflective of Pakistan’s internal instability,” officials familiar with the matter said.
Asif, speaking on a Pakistani TV programme, accused India of fostering tensions between Islamabad and Kabul and suggested that Pakistan could be forced to deal with “two fronts.” Indian security experts, however, assert that these statements stem from Pakistan’s deteriorating economic and security situation rather than any ground reality on the Line of Control or international border.
Officials in New Delhi noted that Pakistan has frequently used India-centric narratives to deflect attention from its own challenges, including rising cross-border militancy, economic decline, and tensions with Afghanistan. “Blaming India for every internal crisis has become a habitual political tool in Pakistan,” a senior security analyst said.
India maintains that its focus remains on maintaining peace along the borders while responding firmly to any provocation. “The Indian Army is fully prepared, but India has no interest in war-mongering,” an official said.
Asif also spoke about Pakistan’s position on the Gaza crisis and the Abraham Accords, but Indian observers say these comments were meant for domestic political consumption.
New Delhi considers Pakistan’s repeated accusations a reflection of its internal insecurity, even as India continues to prioritise stability in the region.
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