No one can dare target our nuclear program, DGISPR

In a strikingly firm message to regional rivals, DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated unequivocally that Pakistan’s nuclear programme is fully secure, invincible, and off-limits to any adversary. Speaking in an exclusive Al Jazeera interview, he underscored the country’s strategic readiness, robust safeguards, and deterrent stature in the face of growing regional tensions.

• Nuclear assets: Fully protected and unable to be targeted by any foe—“invincible” and under strong institutional control

• Deterrence doctrine: Repeated warnings that any misadventure by India would end in “mutual destruction.”

• Terrorism accusations: Asserted that India supports terror groups like “Fitna al-Khawarij” and “Fitna al-Hindustan” to destabilize Pakistan, pointing to evidence on public record 

• Support for Iran: Reiterated Pakistan's standing with Iran, dismissing notions of nuclear threats to Pakistan

• Responsible nuclear posture: Declared that Pakistan is a “responsible and declared nuclear power” meeting international safety standards

Nuclear Safety & Security

• Pakistan's nuclear programme is governed by institutional protocols, aligning with global safety benchmarks.

• The DG emphasized that no adversary can threaten or target nuclear assets—the deterrence is not just rhetorical but assured 

Strategic Balance & Mutual Destruction

• Military conflict between nuclear-armed neighbors is described as “absurd” and “sheer stupidity”.

• The DG noted that any escalation would carry catastrophic consequences, deterring miscalculated acts by India.

Lt Gen Chaudhry leveled serious charges against India, branding it a sponsor of terrorism, particularly in Balochistan and KP:

• Names networks like “Fitna al-Khawarij” and “Fitna al-Hindustan”, alleging Indian intelligence (RAW) backing 

• Claimed Indian operatives, including Major Sandeep, were implicated in cross-border bombings, including suicide attacks on Pakistan’s military 

• Accused Indian officials of publicly admitting the use of such proxies 

• Referred to as “externalization” of India's internal instability, citing the oppression of minorities and exporting terror.

Regional Nuclear Dynamics

• Pakistan’s no-first-use policy remains undefined, but its posture is deterrent-focused.

• It operates a spectrum of nuclear-capable delivery systems: Shaheen‑III MRBM, Ra’ad cruise missile, Ghaznavi (Hatf‑III) SRBM, etc

• Pakistan now reportedly holds ~170 nuclear warheads as of 2025, maintaining a “minimum credible deterrence” doctrine 

Global Ties & Alliances

• Pakistan voiced support for Iran during the conflict, aligning with regional defense perspectives.

• The DG advised that aggression against Pakistan or its nuclear program would have global repercussions, affecting regional stability.

• Pakistan’s nuclear program stands fortified, claims DG ISPR.

• Any attack would prompt a swift and catastrophic response, deterring adversaries.

• The DG’s accusations of Indian involvement in terrorism reinforce the security dimension of nuclear deterrence.

• Pakistan reaffirms itself as a strategic, responsible nuclear state, committed to stability and the defense of sovereignty.