Khawaja Asif (Pakistan's Defence Minister) stated that any future misadventure by India would result in a retaliatory strike on Kolkata, emphasizing that Pakistan would not limit its response to a confined area. He suggested that India might attempt a false flag operation, alleging that India could stage attacks using detained Pakistanis as scapegoats. This statement follows a warning from Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who indicated that any provocation would trigger an 'unprecedented and decisive' response, referencing the aftermath of the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in significant casualties and conflict. Asif's comments reflect the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with former High Commissioner Abdul Basit also stirring controversy by suggesting that Pakistan might retaliate against India in a hypothetical scenario involving US aggression. The situation underscores the fragile state of relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.