'130 nukes aimed at you': Pakistan Minister warns India over Indus Treaty suspension

Pakistan Minister Hanif Abbasi

Pakistan Minister Hanif Abbasi heightened tensions by openly threatening India with nuclear retaliation. He warned that Islamabad’s missile stockpile—comprising Ghori, Shaheen, and Ghaznavi missiles, along with 130 nuclear warheads—has been maintained "only for India."

Abbasi stated that if India were to halt the water supply to Pakistan by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, which has already been partially suspended, India should brace itself for war, as Islamabad is prepared to strike if provoked.

“If they cut off our water supply, then they should get ready for a war. The military equipment we possess and the missiles we have are not for show. Nobody knows where our nuclear weapons are stored across the country. I reiterate, all our ballistic missiles are aimed at you," the Pakistani minister said.

Pak Rail Minister Hanif Abbasi openly threatens NUCLEAR WAR after #PahalgamAttack:"Our Ghori, Shaheen, Ghaznavi missiles & 130 nuclear bombs are not for display they are for INDIA. Stop water and be ready for war.Our weapons are facing you." pic.twitter.com/ppAh8skSTm

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These remarks followed India's announcement of various measures against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in 26 deaths. India decided to suspend the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and also announced the suspension of visas for Pakistani nationals.

In a retaliatory move, Islamabad closed its airspace to Indian carriers and threatened to suspend the 1972 Simla Agreement, which recognizes the Line of Control as a de facto border.

Abbasi commented on Pakistan’s decision to close its airspace for India, stating that New Delhi is beginning to realize the severe consequences of its actions. "If this situation continues for another 10 days, airlines in India would go bankrupt," Abbasi said, mocking India's decision to suspend the Indus Treaty.

The minister also claimed that Pakistan has already begun preparing for the repercussions of India's decision to downgrade bilateral trade, indicating that Islamabad is ready to counter any economic actions taken against it.

India made the bold decision to lower its diplomatic ties with Pakistan after The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack.