The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has strongly condemned a recent statement by the Indian Army Chief, describing it as provocative, irresponsible, and a threat to peace in the region.

In a statement, the ISPR spokesperson said that the threat against Pakistan reflects “mental bankruptcy and war hysteria.”

The statement added that the Hindutva ideology has repeatedly pushed South Asia toward wars and crises, and emphasised that Pakistan is a key global player and a responsible nuclear power.

The ISPR noted that in a recent interview, the Indian army chief said that Pakistan should decide if it desired to be part of geography and history.”

The spokesperson called this remark “not only non-serious but reflective of a jingoistic and myopic mindset.”

According to the ISPR, Pakistan is an indelible part of South Asia’s history and geography, and has been a responsible nuclear state with global significance.

The statement also criticised the Indian leadership and said the remarks reflected that the Indian leadership had neither reconciled with the idea of Pakistan nor learned lessons despite the passage of eight decades.

The ISPR warned that threatening a sovereign nuclear state is neither a strategic signal nor a diplomatic tactic, but rather a sign of mental instability, war hysteria, and irresponsible behaviour.

It added that India was fully aware that any such geographic obliteration would be mutual and comprehensive and potentially impact the entire region.

The statement also pointed out India’s support for terrorism in the region, creating instability, conducting cross-border operations, practising transnational assassinations and running global disinformation campaigns.

The ISPR said India’s aggressive rhetoric reflects its frustration over its inability to harm Pakistan and a sense of humiliation it suffered during Marka-e-Haq.

The ISPR concluded by urging India to recognise Pakistan’s significance and adopt a path of peaceful coexistence in the region.

Otherwise, it warned, any act of aggression could have consequences that extend beyond geographic borders and prove intolerable for India.