Pakistan Army warns of ’swift and devastating response’ to any Indian aggression

The Pakistan Army has issued a stern warning that any military aggression by India will be met with a 'swift and devastating response'. The warning was given at the 272nd Corps Commanders' Conference held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday (October 8). The meeting was chaired by Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.

This was reported by Pakistani media outlet Geo News in a report.

Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the conference expressed deep concern over the "irresponsible and provocative remarks" made by India's political and military leadership. The statement said that these statements are “a continuous attempt to incite war hysteria for political gain.”

“In response to any Indian aggression, Pakistan will respond swiftly, firmly and destructively—completely shattering India’s perceived sense of security based on its geographical location. In response to any imagined “new normality,” Pakistan will create a new reality—one of swift retaliatory response,” the ISPR said.

The meeting reviewed the ongoing counter-terrorism operations, the national security situation and the overall preparedness of the army. The participants reiterated their commitment to eliminate India-backed terrorist groups such as ‘Fitna al-Kharij’ and ‘Fitna al-Hindustan.’

The statement said, “The existing nexus of politically motivated terrorism and criminal networks that are undermining the security of the state and its people will not be allowed to continue, no matter what the circumstances.”

The comments come at a time when Indian military officials have stepped up their anti-Pakistan rhetoric in recent months.

On October 3, Indian Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh claimed that India had shot down five Pakistani fighter jets—F-16s and JF-17s—during the four-day armed conflict in May. He did not provide any evidence for this.

The May conflict, the deadliest between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in decades, began with an attack on tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam area. India claims that Pakistan-backed militants were behind the attack.

India then launched three days of air strikes on innocent civilians inside Pakistan. In response, the Pakistani army responded to the Indian aggression by launching a defensive operation, Bunyan-um-Marsus. Pakistan claimed that six Indian fighter jets—three of which were Rafales—and several drones were shot down in the operation. After 87 hours, on May 10, the conflict ended with a ceasefire brokered by the United States.

Pakistan-Saudi defense agreement

The recent Pakistan-Saudi Arabia strategic mutual defense agreement was welcomed at the conference on Wednesday. The military said it was an important step in enhancing regional security and multidimensional cooperation. The statement said, “The agreement reflects the shared values, mutual respect and shared commitment to peace and security between the two countries.”

The conference reiterated its unwavering support for the people of Kashmir and Palestine. Pakistan said it supported the right of Kashmiris to self-determination as per the UN resolutions and would continue to support a two-state solution to the Palestinian issue based on the 1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

The conference also reiterated Pakistan's commitment to the just rights of the Palestinians, calling for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access to Gaza.

In his closing remarks, Army Chief Asim Munir praised the soldiers for their patience, innovative capabilities and discipline, and directed them to maintain maximum preparedness to confront any conventional or hybrid threat.