Forex● Neutral

Pakistan Defence Minister Threatens Kolkata Strike Over India

April 5, 2026 at 12:39 PMBy AlphaScalaEditorial standards Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Click a ticker for a live chart

Khawaja Asif claims Islamabad will target Kolkata if India attempts a false flag operation. The rhetoric signals a sharp escalation in regional tensions.

Continue with

Stocks

Trinity Industries EPS Guidance Hike Signals Railcar Recovery

Trading Q&A

What is forex trading and how does it work?

AlphaScala Research Snapshot

Live stock context for companies directly referenced in this story

Methodology Portfolios

Target CorporationTGTConsumer Staples

Alpha Score of 60 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, strong value, weak quality, weak sentiment.

Full stock page Alpha Score Public portfolios

Alpha Score

Moderate

This panel uses AlphaScala-native stock data, separate from the source wire linked above.

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a stark warning on Saturday, stating that Islamabad would retaliate with a strike on Kolkata if India engages in any "future misadventure." Speaking to reporters in Sialkot, Asif declared, "If India tries to stage any false flag operation this time, then God-willingly, we will take it to Kolkata." The minister alleged, without providing evidence, that there were reports of a planned false-flag operation involving individuals in Pakistani detention, suggesting bodies could be staged to blame terrorists.

How this story was producedLast reviewed Apr 5, 2026

AI-drafted from named sources and checked against AlphaScala publishing rules before release. Direct quotes must match source text, low-information tables are removed, and thinner or higher-risk stories can be held for manual review.

Editorial Policy·Report a correction·Risk Disclaimer

Read original source

Pakistan Defence Minister Threatens Kolkata Strike Over India

Explore More

More from AlphaScala

Trading Q&A