Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir warns India: 'Next response swift, severe'

• Pakistan's new army chief, Asim Munir, threatened India in his first address, stating future responses to aggression would be "more swift and intense."
• Munir also issued warnings to Afghanistan amid cross-border hostilities and celebrated the new Defence Forces Headquarters (DFHQ).
• The DFHQ centralizes military power under the Chief of Defence Staff, strengthening the Army's control over the defense establishment.
• Munir's address continued a pattern of anti-India rhetoric, including past threats regarding Kashmir, nuclear options, and "catastrophic" responses.
• He warned the Taliban government in Kabul regarding the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which Pakistan now labels as "Fitna al-Khawarij."

Why It Matters: Asim Munir's threats signal escalating India-Pakistan tensions and conflict risk.