Archive · 11 Aug 2025
India Condemns Pakistan Army Chief's Nuclear Threats in US
Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, while in the US, made statements suggesting Pakistan would use nuclear weapons if it felt threatened by India, even threatening to destroy Indian infrastructure.
India criticized these comments as reckless, especially due to concerns over who controls Pakistan's nuclear weapons.
This has increased tensions between the two countries.
Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir made nuclear threats during a US visit.
Munir stated Pakistan would devastate if facing an "existential threat" from India.
He threatened to destroy Indian dams with missiles.
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the remarks as irresponsible.
The Indian government expressed concern about Pakistan's nuclear command and control.
- Who
- Asim Munir, Pakistan's Army Chief, and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
- What
- Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir made nuclear threats and vowed to destroy Indian infrastructure.
- When
- During a private dinner in the United States.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- The exact reasoning is not explicitly stated but the comments appear to be linked to tensions between the two countries and a demonstration of nuclear capabilities.
Pakistan
India
Nuclear Threat
Pakistan
Pakistan would respond with nuclear force if threatened by India.
India
N/A
- Person
- Asim Munir
- Position
- Pakistan's Army Chief
- Location
- United States
- Event
- Nuclear threat made against India
- Response
- Condemnation by Indian MEA
Sources
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