Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has warned that the world should be concerned about the possibility of a full-scale conflict between two nuclear-armed nations. “Any clash between two nuclear powers is always a cause for concern. If the situation worsens, it could have tragic consequences,” he said. Tensions have already rattled the Indian stock market. Asif emphasized that serious cross-border firing incidents could escalate tensions into a “full-fledged war” with India. He assured that the Pakistan Army is fully prepared for any eventuality but expressed hope that diplomatic dialogue could still resolve the crisis.