Pakistan dismisses nuclear threat rumours against Israel as “fake news”

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, has reaffirmed his country's defence readiness and nuclear capabilities amid rising tensions in the region, declaring that any hostile move against Pakistan will be met with a strong and immediate response.

Addressing the Senate on June 16, Dar said, “Anyone who looks at Pakistan with an evil eye will have their eye gouged out. The Pakistani nation is united, and a brick thrown at us will be answered with a stone. We remain on high alert,” Caliber.Az reports, citing Pakistani media.

He emphasised that Pakistan’s nuclear program is a national asset and a trust for future generations, and that the entire nation stands committed to its protection.

“Allah Almighty has blessed Pakistan with nuclear and missile power, which serves not only our defence but also the stability of the region,” he added.

He also strongly rejected rumours of Pakistan threatening nuclear action against Israel, labelling them as “fake news.” Dar pointed out that false reports were even published in British media.

“War is not a joke or child’s play — it’s a grave matter,” he stressed. “We must be cautious of misleading narratives and continue to correct the record regarding fake news.” 

Notably, in the wake of the ongoing military confrontation between Israel and Iran, Pakistan has expressed strong solidarity with Iran, condemning Israel’s strikes as violations of sovereignty and international law. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 14, 2025, affirmed Pakistan’s support for Iran’s right to self-defence under the UN Charter.

By Khagan Isayev