RAWALPINDI, May 17 (Alliance News): The Inter-Services Public Relations on Sunday strongly rejected recent remarks made by Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi and warned that any attempt to target Pakistan could lead to consequences extending far beyond geographical boundaries and becoming strategically and politically unacceptable for India.
The statement was issued after the Indian Army Chief reportedly remarked that “Pakistan should decide if it desired to be part of geography and history,” comments that triggered strong reactions from Pakistan’s military establishment.
Rejecting the statement, the ISPR said that contrary to what it described as the “delusional and hallucinational belief system” prevailing in Hindutva-led India, Pakistan is already a globally significant state, a declared nuclear power and an inseparable part of South Asia’s geography, politics and history.
According to the military’s media wing, the remarks reflected that segments of the Indian leadership had failed to reconcile themselves with the existence of Pakistan even after more than seven decades since independence.
The ISPR stated that such a “hubristic, jingoistic and myopic mindset” had repeatedly contributed to instability, conflict and crises in South Asia over the years.
It further said that threatening the elimination of a sovereign nuclear state from “geography” did not constitute strategic signalling or diplomatic pressure but instead reflected what it termed “bankruptcy of cognitive capacities, madness and warmongering.”
The military’s media wing warned that India was fully aware that any attempt at geographical obliteration would have mutual and comprehensive consequences for the entire region.
The ISPR emphasized that responsible nuclear powers demonstrate restraint, maturity and strategic wisdom rather than using rhetoric linked to “civilisational supremacy” or “national erasure.”
The statement also accused India of ignoring what Pakistan described as New Delhi’s own record of regional destabilization, allegations of supporting terrorism, involvement in transnational assassinations and conducting global disinformation campaigns.
According to the ISPR, India’s increasingly aggressive posture reflected frustration over its inability to undermine Pakistan despite repeated efforts.
The statement specifically referred to “Marka-e-Haq,” claiming that recent developments had exposed limitations in India’s strategic calculations and narrative.
The military’s media wing warned Indian leadership against pushing South Asia toward another military confrontation or regional crisis, cautioning that any escalation could have devastating consequences not only for both countries but for the wider region and beyond.
It added that India must recognize Pakistan’s strategic importance and learn to coexist peacefully within the region through dialogue, stability and mutual respect.
Analysts believe the sharp exchange of statements highlights persistent tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors amid ongoing political, military and diplomatic rivalries.
Observers noted that relations between Pakistan and India have remained strained for years due to disputes over regional security, Kashmir, border tensions and competing strategic narratives.
Experts say inflammatory rhetoric from either side risks increasing instability in an already sensitive regional security environment and underlines the importance of diplomatic engagement and crisis management mechanisms.
The latest statement comes at a time when international observers continue to stress the need for restraint and dialogue between both countries to prevent escalation and maintain peace in South Asia.
