Pakistan's Defense Minister Claims "India United Only Under Aurangzeb" Amid Rising Tensions and War Rhetoric

Oct 08, 2025 11:51 pm CST

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked controversy by claiming India was "never truly united" except under Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, while warning that "chances of war with India are real." These provocative statements come amid escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, with India recently warning Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism or risk losing its "geographical presence." The article examines Asif's historically inaccurate claims and the growing military rhetoric between the two nations.