Pakistan's Army Chief Warns of Nuclear Response Against India Over Existential Threat

Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, warned of a nuclear response against India if his country faced an existential threat. Speaking at a private dinner in Tampa, Florida, Munir said Pakistan would take half the world down with it if it felt threatened. He also criticized India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and threatened to destroy any dam India built.

Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has issued a stark warning of a nuclear response against India if his country faces an existential threat. Speaking at a private dinner in Tampa, Florida, Munir stated that Pakistan would take half the world down with it if it felt threatened. This is the first known instance of nuclear threats being issued from US soil against a third country [2].

Munir also criticized India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that it could put 250 million people at risk of starvation. He threatened to destroy any dam India built, stating that Pakistan had no shortage of missiles [2].

The remarks were made at a black-tie dinner hosted by Adnan Asad, Pakistan's honorary consul in Tampa. The event was attended by around 120 Pakistani-Americans and included a Quranic verse and Pakistan's national anthem. Munir referenced the Four-Day war with India, mocking India's refusal to disclose losses and offering mutual transparency [2].

The remarks have sparked debate and concern among international communities, with some questioning Pakistan's nuclear capabilities and the implications of such threats. Critics have noted that neither Pakistan's Prime Minister nor President had received similar invitations to US events [1].

The event also highlighted the complex dynamics between Pakistan and India, with Munir's statements emphasizing the historical and strategic tensions between the two countries. The remarks have added further tension to an already volatile region [2].

References:
[1] https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia/posts/field-marshal-asim-munir-pakistans-military-chief-threatened-to-plunge-the-regio/801519679144915/
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/pakistan-army-chief-threatens-to-nuke-and-take-half-the-world-down-field-marshal-asim-munir-warned-of-a-nuclear-response-against-india-on-us-soil-indus-waters-treaty-private-dinner-in-tampa-florida/articleshow/123222893.cms