After India’s stern warning, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif fires back: ‘Modi will bury India in debris of its own actions’
Pakistan Rattled by India’s ‘Erase from Map’ Warning; Khawaja Asif Fires Back with Fiery Remarks
A stern warning from Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has set off alarm bells in Islamabad. Urging Pakistan to end its support for terrorism “if it wishes to retain its place on the world map,” General Dwivedi’s message has prompted sharp reactions from across the border.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif responded to India’s “erase from map” warning with a provocative statement, suggesting that India would “be buried under the wreckage of its own warplanes, Inshallah.”
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Asif lashed out at New Delhi’s leadership, claiming, “The statements by India’s military and political establishment are a failed attempt to rebuild their damaged image. After a decisive 0-6 defeat, if they dare again, the score—God willing—will be far better than before.”
What Was India’s ‘Erase from Map’ Warning?
On Friday, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi cautioned Pakistan that continued state-sponsored terrorism could have catastrophic consequences. “If Pakistan wants to stay on the world map, it must stop using terrorism as a policy tool,” he said.
His statement followed coordinated remarks from Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, both of whom warned that “Operation 2.0” would spell disaster for Pakistan.
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. During the strikes, the Indian Air Force targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), reportedly eliminating over 100 terrorists.
Refuting Islamabad’s claims of Indian losses, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh described Pakistan’s version as “fanciful stories.” He revealed that at least a dozen Pakistani military aircraft—including U.S.-made F-16s—were destroyed or damaged in the Indian strikes. According to a PTI report, the operation also inflicted heavy damage on multiple Pakistani military installations, including hangars at three bases, radar systems at four locations, two command-and-control centers, and runways at two airfields.
When Did Khawaja Asif Make His Remarks?
Responding to India’s warning earlier today, Asif said the backlash within India after its “worst defeat in history” had shaken Prime Minister Modi’s government. “The loss of credibility is visible in their desperate statements,” he wrote. “Pakistan is a state founded in the name of Allah, and our protectors are His soldiers. This time, India will, God willing, be buried in the debris of its own planes. Allahu Akbar.”
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Army also reacted sharply, accusing India’s military and political leaders of issuing “irresponsible statements” that could destabilize South Asia. It warned that any new confrontation could result in “cataclysmic devastation” and alleged that India was “fabricating arbitrary pretexts for aggression.”
Despite Islamabad’s repeated claims of victory in past conflicts, it has failed to present credible evidence to support them—fueling doubts about its assertions and further undermining its narrative.
