Pakistan’s military on Friday issued a strong message meant to prevent further escalation, warning of potential threats emanating from India’s eastern border and amid mounting regional anxieties surrounding drone incidents, cross-border accusations and troop movements along the Line of Control (LoC). This move follows growing regional anxiety over a series of drone incidents and troop movements along LoC.
At a press briefing in Rawalpindi, Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry declared that Pakistan’s defense forces are both fully alert and capable of responding to any aggression launched from eastern locations. Nothing escapes their radar,” he asserted.
These remarks come after a week of escalated hostilities between India and Pakistan, in which both nations accused each other of violating airspace by employing drones for reconnaissance or potential strikes. While no full-scale engagement has taken place yet, these allegations have alarmed both public opinion as well as international observers.
Major General Chaudhry made clear that Pakistan does not seek conflict, yet will react decisively if there is any violation of its sovereignty. While exercising maximum restraint, any misadventure will be met with appropriate and swift responses, according to Major General Chaudhry.
India has yet to officially respond to this statement, although military sources have indicated that border surveillance has been increased after reports of unnatural drone activity in Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi maintains that any interceptions carried out were defensive measures intended to stop cross-border infiltration.
Due to mounting tensions, international bodies such as the United Nations and European Union have reiterated calls for restraint and dialogue. “This is a dangerous time; both parties should work to reduce tensions while engaging diplomatically,” stated a UN spokesperson on Friday.
Defense analysts note that aerial technology such as drones and guided munitions is complicating an already fragile security dynamic between both countries. “No longer just boots on the ground or artillery exchanges; aerial surveillance and precision threats have changed the game,” according to Brig. (Retd) Farooq Hamid, a military analyst.
Now that Pakistan’s military has signaled a greater state of readiness, regional peace depends on de-escalation and communication to maintain harmony in South Asia. In coming days both nations’ ability to remain calm will likely be put through its paces amid increasing technological influence and mistrust between them.