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Pakistan criticises Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's warning of stronger response to future terror attacks

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On October 15, 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that future terrorist attacks originating from Pakistan would receive a stronger response, referencing recent military actions like Operation Sindoor and the Balakot airstrikes. The following day, the Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan strongly condemned these remarks as provocative and reckless, asserting that Pakistan remains prepared to defend its sovereignty against any aggression while emphasizing its commitment to peace is not an indication of weakness.

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On October 16, 2026, Pakistan's Foreign Office condemned remarks made by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who had warned of a stronger military response to any future terrorist activities originating from Pakistan. During a defence conclave in Delhi on October 15, 2026, Singh stated that India would retaliate with an even bigger strike than the previous one if another attack occurs. In response, Sajjad Haider Khan, spokesperson for Pakistan's Foreign Office, termed Singh’s statements as "reckless" and warned of a forceful retaliation from Pakistan should any aggression occur. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan over issues such as cross-border terrorism and sovereignty disputes in regions like Jammu and Kashmir.

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Pakistan's restraint and commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness, warning that any aggression would be met with a forceful response.

left emphasizes Pakistan's readiness to respond forcefully to perceived aggression

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FO condemns Indian minister’s ‘provocative’ remarks threatening aggression against Pakistan same event · 100%

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“Both articles describe Pakistan's condemnation of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks threatening a stronger military response to future terror attacks from Pakistan, on the same day and in the context of the Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan's press briefing.”

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Speaking at a defence conclave in Delhi, Mr. Singh on Thursday (October 15, 2026) said any future terrorist act originating from Pakistan will draw an even "stronger response", asserting a decisive shift in India's response with Operation Sindoor, Balakot airstrikes and surgical strikes.

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🔮 The Foreign Office on Friday (October 16, 2026) condemned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks that any future terrorist act originating from Pakistan will draw an even "stronger response".

2026-10-16 · The Hindu

Pakistan criticises Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's warning of stronger response to future terror attacks · assertive framing

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The Foreign Office on Friday (October 16, 2026) condemned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks that any future terrorist act originating from Pakistan will draw an even "stronger response". asserted

act → condemn → response

"Pakistan rejects and condemns the Indian Defence Minister's provocative remarks...," Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said. asserted

Khan → reject → remarks

act → speak → Sindoor

Terming Mr. Singh's statements as "reckless", Mr. Khan said that Pakistan remained fully prepared to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any “ill-advised aggression”. asserted

Pakistan → term → aggression

He said Pakistan's restraint and commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness, warning that any aggression would be met with a forceful response. asserted

aggression → say → response

The spokesperson also said that India’s actions on August 5, 2019, to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir were "illegal and void." asserted

actions → say → Jammu

Talking about Afghanistan, Mr. Khan said Deputy PM Ishaq Dar recently reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms and called on Afghan authorities to take “concrete, verifiable and irreversible action against groups operating from Afghan soil” against Pakistan. asserted

Dar → talk → Pakistan

He also condemned the latest Houthi attack targeting airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, saying Pakistan was "deeply concerned" over continuing strikes. asserted

Pakistan → condemn → strikes

"Pakistan underscores that attacks against civilian populations and critical infrastructure are unacceptable and constitute a grave threat to regional peace and security," he said. asserted

he → underscore → peace