Pakistan vows 'full spectrum' response to Indian aggression

Pakistani envoy warns of imminent Indian strike, cites leaked plans targeting areas in Pakistan as proof.

News Desk | May 04, 2025

a pakistani made shaheen iii missile that is capable of carrying nuclear warheads is displayed during a military parade to mark pakistan national day in islamabad on march 23 2022 courtesy voice of america

A Pakistani-made Shaheen-III missile that is capable of carrying nuclear warheads is displayed during a military parade to mark Pakistan National Day, in Islamabad, on March 23, 2022. Courtesy: Voice of America

Pakistan will deploy the "full spectrum of power," including nuclear capabilities, in response to any Indian military strike or disruption to critical water resources, its ambassador to Russia has warned.

In a stark statement to Russian broadcaster RT on Saturday, Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Jamali claimed Islamabad had intelligence indicating imminent Indian military action. “There are leaked documents suggesting plans to strike certain areas of Pakistan,” he said, calling the threat “imminent.”

The ambassador’s remarks follow heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours after a deadly April 22 attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). New Delhi has accused Islamabad of harboring militant groups, pointing to suspected Pakistani nationals linked to the assault in Baisaran Valley, which killed multiple civilians.

Pakistan has denied involvement, calling for an international investigation and proposing that nations such as China and Russia participate. “We expect neutral and credible inquiries into the incident,” Jamali said.

The envoy also issued a pointed warning over India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty—a long-standing agreement governing cross-border rivers. “Any attempt to usurp or divert water would constitute an act of war and would be met with full force,” he said.