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In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Pakistan and India, Pakistan's senior envoy to Moscow issued a stark warning against India. He claimed that Pakistan would use nuclear weapons if provoked by Indian military action or moves to sabotage its water supply. Muhammad Khalid Jamali, Pakistan's envoy to Russia, informed the Russian television network RT that Islamabad has reliable intelligence indicating India is preparing to launch military attacks on Pakistani soil. His remarks come against the backdrop of increased tensions after the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 individuals, the majority of whom were tourists.

"Will Use Full Spectrum Of Power": Pakistani Diplomat

“We in Pakistan will use the full spectrum of power, both conventional and nuclear,” Jamali said. He added that leaked intelligence indicated a potential Indian military operation targeting specific regions in Pakistan, calling the situation “imminent.” The diplomat further condemned India's move to put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on hold, terming it “an act of war.” “Any attempt to usurp, stop, or divert water meant for Pakistan will be met with full force,” Jamali asserted. The Indian government recently suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty after accusing Islamabad of backing the Pahalgam attack. India has not officially commented on Jamali’s threat.

In another indication of increased hostilities, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif threatened on Friday that Islamabad would attack any Indian infrastructure constructed over the Indus River. "Aggression is not only bullets. Denying water is also an act of war," he said. In the face of escalating tensions, Pakistan on Saturday conducted a test of its short-range Abdali surface-to-surface missile, which can carry conventional as well as nuclear payloads. The missile has a range of 450 km. Pakistan's military stated that the test was a part of ensuring "operational readiness."

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India has already declared that there will be an absolute embargo on imports both from and via Pakistan. The ports and Indian shipping lines have been directed not to accept any Pakistani cargo, and the Pakistan side has declared corresponding orders. Postal exchanges between the two nations, including letters and parcels, have also been stopped. India has also shut the Attari-Wagah border land crossing, which is one of the principal trade and transit facilities.

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