In a startling revelation that has intensified the already strained relations between India and Pakistan, Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has publicly acknowledged Pakistan's past involvement in promoting terrorism. The remarks, made during an interaction with Sky News, have gone viral and drawn global attention, especially in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 Indian tourists.

The viral clip shows Asif candidly admitting that Pakistan had been involved in "dirty work" for Western nations, including the United States and Britain, for decades. His remarks, viewed by many as an admission of state-sponsored terrorism, come at a time when India has directly blamed Pakistan for the deadly Pahalgam assault.

Asif's statement has sparked a political storm, with strategic experts highlighting its implications on global diplomatic forums. In the interview, he also warned of the possibility of an "all-out war" with India — a comment that has further escalated tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

The Indian government has already responded to the Pahalgam attack with a slew of tough measures, including expelling Pakistani diplomats, suspending the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme, and putting on hold the Indus Waters Treaty.