Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his visit to the forward areas in Sialkot, threatened that India would either have to come to the table to be prepared to face consequences.
He was accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, NI (M) and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M).
PM Sharif warned that Pakistan’s red lines — especially concerning the Indus Waters Treaty — must not be crossed. “If you dare stop our water, remember this: water and blood will not flow together,” he declared.
He accused Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of sponsoring acts of terrorism in Pakistan, including alleged involvement in the Samjhauta Express attack and unrest in Balochistan.
“Modi, who trained the Mukti Bahini and lit the spark of division in East Pakistan, should not lecture us on terrorism,” the prime minister said.
“We have suffered over 90,000 civilian casualties and $150 billion in economic losses due to terrorism.”
He went on to claim that Pakistan seeks peace, but this must never be misunderstood as weakness,” he said. “We are ready for peace—and we are ready for war. The choice is yours.”
While opening the door to future talks with India, PM Sharif emphasised that no dialogue could be one-sided. “There will be no trade with India unless it is part of a comprehensive dialogue. Kashmir remains unresolved as per UN Security Council resolutions, and this must be addressed.”
“We are eliminating terrorism on our western borders, too,” he added. “If you attack us again, what you are left with will be destroyed.”
He ended with a call to the Indian leadership to act sincerely for the sake of regional peace.
Yet, he accused the PM Modi-led government of misleading the Indian populace, saying, “Stop misleading your people. Come to the table with honesty—or face the consequences of your arrogance.”
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