Nuclear threat is Pakistan’s ‘stock-in-trade’: Centre
File picture of Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs. | Photo Credit: ANI
Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s latest nuclear threats represent “Pakistan’s stock-in-trade”, said Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs.
The sharp response from the Ministry came after Field Marshal Munir, during his latest visit to the U.S., met leading members of the U.S. Central Command and the Pakistani community in Florida and said Pakistan will use “all means” to defend its interests if India builds dams on the Indus.
“Nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan’s stock-in-trade. The international community can draw its own conclusions on the irresponsibility inherent in such remarks, which also reinforce the well-held doubts about the integrity of nuclear command and control in a state where the military is hand-in-glove with terrorist groups,” said Mr. Jaiswal in a statement.
The Pakistan Army chief visited Florida for attending the U.S. Central Command change of command ceremony, as Admiral Brad Cooper took over from General Michael E. Kurilla.
Speaking at an event organised for the Pakistani diaspora, Field Marshal Munir said, “We will wait for India to build a dam, and when they do so, we will destroy it,” according to media reports. “We are a nuclear nation. If we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us.”
Responding to the comments, Mr. Jaiswal said, “It is also regrettable that these remarks should have been made from the soil of a friendly third country. India has already made it clear that it will not give in to nuclear blackmail. We will continue to take all steps necessary to safeguard our national security.”
Meanwhile, Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh condemned the “the most dangerous, provocative, and totally unacceptable remarks on nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan” by Field Marshal Munir. “It is bizarre that the U.S. establishment is giving such a man such special treatment,” he added.
(With PTI inputs)
Published - August 11, 2025 03:19 pm IST