Nuclear Missile: India-Pakistan cross-border tensions have escalated to unprecedented levels. The world is once again faced with the terrifying question of what would happen if Pakistan launched a nuclear missile amid intensifying military activities.

The problem goes beyond traditional warfare. It enters a realm where there is no room for error, where the philosophy of deterrence governs all strategic decisions, and where a mistake could result in unimaginable destruction.

After India’s 1974 nuclear test, Pakistan saw an existential threat, which led to the development of its nuclear program, which has now grown into a potent deterrent.

Direct Statement by Pak Minister:
Politicians in Pakistan have made explosive threats involving nuclear weapons ever since the terror assault in Pahalgam on April 22 and the subsequent Indian retaliation actions. “We have kept Ghori, Shaheen, Ghaznavi, and 130 nuclear weapons only for India,” said Pakistani Minister Hanif Abbasi last month.

Adding to that he also said, “If there is any direct threat to our existence, then we will use it.”

How Powerful is Pakistan’s Nuclear?

Over the last 20 years, Islamabad has developed a wide range of nuclear-capable delivery systems for use on land, in the air, and at sea. The Shaheen-II missile, with a range of roughly 2,000 kilometers, plays a crucial role in Pakistan’s land-based nuclear posture. The more recent Ababeel missile, equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs), marks a significant advancement in Pakistan’s ability to bypass adversary defenses.

As of 2025, India holds 180 nuclear warheads, while Pakistan possesses up to 170, according to the Federation of American Scientists (FAS).

Real Impact:

All of this happens in an area where civilians face particular risk. Both nations have highly populated urban centers with sizable populations. In cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Karachi, or Lahore, a single nuclear explosion could instantly claim hundreds of thousands of lives, and many more could die from radiation exposure and long-term fallout.

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Following such a disaster, infrastructure, food supply chains, hospitals, and governance institutions would all fall apart. The area would see decades-long ecological and economic repercussions, and international assistance would find it difficult to respond.

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