In a rare public admission, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has confirmed that China is sharing satellite-based intelligence on India with Islamabad, calling it a “very normal” practice between strategic allies. The statement comes in the wake of heightened regional tensions following Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strikes after the Pahalgam terror attack.
🛰️ Intelligence Sharing Confirmed
Speaking to Arab News, Asif said,
“These days, countries that are close to each other do share intelligence. It’s very normal if we are sharing any information that could pose a threat to us or the Chinese, because the Chinese also have issues with India.”
He emphasized that such cooperation is standard among nations with aligned security interests, particularly when facing a common adversary.
⚠️ Post-Conflict Alert Status
Asif also revealed that Pakistan has remained on high alert since what he termed a “short conflict” with India.
“We have not lowered our guards. I can confirm that we’ve maintained this alert status for over a month now,” he said, referring to the period following India’s cross-border strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK.
🤝 Strategic Implications
- The admission underscores the deepening China-Pakistan military nexus amid ongoing border disputes with India
- It raises concerns over regional surveillance dynamics and the use of dual-use satellite technologies
- India has yet to issue an official response, but analysts suggest the development could intensify strategic recalibrations in South Asia
The ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered after Operation Sindoor, remains in place, though both sides continue to monitor the situation closely.
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