On April 28, 2025, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that an Indian military invasion of Pakistan was "inevitable," sharply escalating tensions between the two nuclear powers, Reuters reported, citing Asif's remarks on Sky News. The minister stressed that Pakistan was prepared to respond "with full force" to any aggression from India, warning that the conflict could escalate into a full-scale war with catastrophic consequences. The statement came amid Turkey's recent arms sales to Pakistan, which has heightened international concerns.

Asif noted that a clash between two nuclear powers is "always a cause for concern," adding: "If something goes wrong, this standoff could end tragically."

The context of the statement is related to the ongoing conflict in Kashmir, where clashes along the Line of Control have increased in recent months. According to Al Jazeera, more than 2025 incidents involving artillery and drones have been recorded in the region since the beginning of 50, the highest number since 2019, when India revoked the autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir. Turkey’s delivery of six C-130E military transport aircraft with KARAOK anti-tank missiles and munitions for Bayraktar TB2 drones, reported on April 27, has boosted Pakistan’s military capabilities, which, according to Reuters experts, could provoke a harsh response from New Delhi.