RAWALPINDI: Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Wednesday predicted that a full-blown war between Pakistan and India is “likely to occur in October or the following month”.

While addressing a ceremony in his hometown Rawalpindi, Rasheed affirmed that the time for a final freedom struggle in held Kashmir has come and the war with India will be the “last this time”.

“The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) would have held a plebiscite in Kashmir till now if it really wanted to solve the issue. We must stand with the people of the occupied valley and I will visit Kashmir once again after Muharram 10.

“Kashmir is on the brink of destruction due to barbarian and fascist Narendra Modi, and Pakistan is the only obstacle in front of him. Why is the rest of the Muslim world silent over the issue?” Rasheed asked.

“Jinnah had assessed the anti-Muslim mindset in India long ago. Those who still think about the possibility of dialogue with India are fools.”

“Imran Khan’s upcoming speech at the United Nations on Sept 27 holds vital significance. We are lucky to have a friend like China standing with us,” he concluded.