Pakistan’s military has reacted sharply to India’s ongoing tri-services exercise Trishul, which began on November 3 and involves coordinated operations between the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The large-scale war games, spanning from the Arabian Sea to Indian airspace, have reportedly unsettled Islamabad at a time when the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is mounting attacks closer to its capital.
DG ISPR Warns of ‘Stronger Response’
Lieutenant General Ahmed Shareef Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), warned that Pakistan’s response “will be stronger this time,” during an informal interaction with journalists in Rawalpindi.
He further claimed that India was “preparing another false flag operation in the Arabian Sea,” though provided no evidence to support the statement.
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Intelligence Sources: ‘Pakistan Reflecting Strategic Anxiety’
Top Indian intelligence officials described Chaudhry’s comments as a reflection of Pakistan’s internal instability and “strategic anxiety.”
“They have lost internal control. The DG ISPR’s remarks aim to consolidate domestic sentiment while projecting strength,” a source said.
The ISPR’s statements come amid growing unrest in Pakistan, where TTP fighters have reportedly reached Islamabad, and Baloch insurgents continue frequent attacks.
India’s Exercise Trishul: Scope and Objective
Exercise Trishul 2025 is India’s largest integrated tri-services drill since Operation Sindoor. It focuses on joint warfare tactics, rapid mobilisation, and maritime dominance. The exercise will continue until November 13 and marks a significant step in India’s multi-domain operational preparedness.
Pakistan Issues NOTAM, Closes Airspace
Reacting to the drills, Pakistan issued two consecutive Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) in five days, restricting airspace over southern and coastal regions from November 1 to November 30. Indian intelligence agencies described the move as a sign of “panic and precaution.”
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Ongoing Turmoil: TTP and Afghan Clashes
The DG ISPR also commented on recent violent clashes with Afghanistan following Pakistan’s cross-border airstrikes on October 9, which targeted TTP camps in Kabul.
Chaudhry claimed that 206 Afghan fighters and 112 TTP militants were killed in the fighting and accused the Afghan Taliban of sheltering terrorists.
“We will not negotiate with militants. The TTP is a branch of the Afghan Taliban regime,” he said, asserting Pakistan’s right to respond to any border violations.
