In August 2025, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir made alarming nuclear threats against India during a visit to the US, asserting that Pakistan would retaliate with nuclear force if it faced an existential threat, and specifically warned about targeting Indian infrastructure, such as dams on the Indus River. His comments, deemed “nuclear sabre-rattling” by Indian officials, raised international concerns regarding nuclear stability in South Asia. Former Indian Army Chief Gen. V.P. Malik dismissed Munir’s statements as mere “bluff and bluster,” emphasizing that Pakistan’s leadership often resorts to intimidation tactics to address its internal issues and geopolitical failures. Malik advocated for India to remain vigilant and build its comprehensive national power without engaging in Pakistan’s theatrics. This exchange of threats and rhetoric reflects the ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly regarding military operations and the Indus Waters Treaty, where India is viewed as exercising its rights while Pakistan attempts to leverage its nuclear capabilities for political gain. The consensus among Indian defense analysts is that any nuclear confrontation initiated by Pakistan would lead to catastrophic consequences for the country, reinforcing India’s commitment to maintaining a robust defense posture in an increasingly unstable region.