Pakistan, Oct. 5 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said India's recent provocative statements are nothing more than failed attempts to recover its reputation, which was badly damaged after the May war against Pakistan. He stressed that the Indian civil-military leadership seeks to divert domestic anger by issuing threats, but Pakistan is fully prepared to respond with overwhelming force if aggression is repeated.

Responding on X, the minister declared that "this time India will be buried in the wreckage of its planes." He added that Pakistan's armed forces are not only vigilant but also confident in their capabilities. According to him, New Delhi's aggressive language reflects political desperation after suffering what he called a dec...