Pakistan will retaliate with double force if provoked by India: Naqvi

Interior minister also confirmed the Pakistan women’s cricket team will not travel to India for ICC Women's World Cup.

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday warned that Pakistan would respond with double the force if provoked by India, amid rising regional tensions.

Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, Naqvi was asked what Pakistan’s reaction would be if India initiated hostile actions. “If India attempts any mischief, the response will be two for one,” he said, issuing a stern message.

He also confirmed that the Pakistan women’s cricket team will not travel to India for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 in September.

Referring to the recent attack on the Jaffar Express train, the interior minister said there was evidence of Indian involvement, adding that State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry would soon brief the media with further details.

Naqvi also commented on the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir(IIOJK), stating that the incident reflects broader intentions and agendas on India’s part.