Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Beijing has always supported Pakistan in its resolute anti-terrorism actions. He reiterated that as a staunch friend and all-weather strategic partner, China fully understands Pakistan’s reasonable security concerns.

Asif said Pakistan was on high alert and that it would only use its arsenal of nuclear weapons if "there is a direct threat to our existence".

China on Monday urged India and Pakistan to “exercise restraint” as the two countries reportedly exchanged fire at the Line of Control (LoC) for a fourth night in a row in the wake of a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam.