GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Pakistan needs to stand up to India, says former Foreign Minister Hina Khar
Aug 16, 2025
Hina Khar, former Pakistani Foreign Minister, provides a powerful perspective on the ongoing tensions with India, describing recent military actions as unjustified. She emphasizes the precarious nature of nuclear escalation and stresses the need for Pakistan to defend itself. Khar discusses the implications of US mediation and the significance of China's partnership for Pakistan's strategy. She raises concerns about internal economic challenges, regional integration, and urges for more diplomatic dialogue to prevent further conflict in South Asia.
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India's Strike Without Evidence
- Hina Khar argues India acted as a belligerent by launching missile strikes without presenting evidence linking Pakistan to the Kashmir attack.
- She warns this sets a dangerous norm of nuclear-armed states striking each other without accountability.
Missiles Rapidly Raise Nuclear Risk
- Khar emphasizes missile use escalates risk because missiles can carry nuclear warheads and missteps happen quickly.
- She stresses the subcontinent's population density makes such escalation extremely dangerous.
U.S. Role In Ceasefire Dispute
- Hina Khar recounts U.S. public statements asking for a ceasefire and trilateral talks after Pakistan's counterstrikes.
- She describes India initially denying U.S. involvement, then being contradicted by U.S. officials' tweets and statements.