Ephemeral Blitz

The Modi led RSS/BJP tirade against Pakistan led to an unprovoked aggression on May 7, 2025. However, not only Modi’s narrative of associating the Freedom Struggle of oppressed Kashmiri people in IIOJ&K with terrorism, but also his malicious narrative of Akhand Bharat got effectively smashed by valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan. Indian incursion all over Pakistan despite nuclear deterrence in place failed to establish a new normal, which was obviously a result of undermining Pakistan’s conventional combat capability as well as quickly climbing the nuclear threshold ladder with the resolve to take down all the aggressors before hitting the ground. The most astounding professional punch delivered by Pakistan Air Force, Missile Force, Air Defence, cyber experts and Army troops deployed along the Line of Control and other strike formations ready for a riposte, timely sent shivers down the Indian spines, which resulted in Indian new Strategic allies to immediately jump into the arena and manage a temporary ceasefire.

Much to the political, diplomatic, psychological and military embarrassment, the Indian dream of a quick victory turned out to be an ephemeral blitz, even shorter than the Indian offensive of 1965. Thanks  to Almighty Allah, both the countries moved back from the brink of a nuclear apocalypse, the horrors of which are unimaginable for the whole world. Hopefully, India and her well known allies would recalibrate their political and military thinking and find ways and means to live and let live Pakistan in peace rather than attempting in vain to usurp Pakistan’s jugular vein Kashmir, violate Indus Water Treaty to cause water, energy, agriculture, industrial and social crises in Pakistan. Needless to say, when someone’s existence is at stake, mutual extinction becomes the only option as just demonstrated by Pakistan on nights 8/9 and 9/10 May, 2025.

One can only hope and pray that better sense would prevail in India as well among her  instigating powers to reconsider the pros and cons of erroneously betting on a mule and reinforcing a failure; the backlash of which is prone to be beyond imagination. Hence, no more attempts to corner the cat that has the instinctive power to act as a tiger. While skeptics and conspiracy mongers will continue to spread rumors and unfounded narratives; the gallant Pakistan Armed Forces will Insha’ Allah continue to sharpen their teeth without any letup in military preparations. Neither the complacency and arrogance has any place amongst the Armed Forces nor any self-delusion; thus, any major ceasefire violation is bound to be retorted fiercely.

A word of advice for the veterans appearing on TV channels and in social media, please avoid giving out undue technical and operational details, which are considered violations of security code of conduct. The media has overall done a great job and must continue to counter the enemy's narrative and raise public as well as Armed Forces morale. The Pakistani Nation gives credit to its military leadership, strategic & operational planners, field commanders and combat troops i.e. proverbial ‘man behind the gun’ rather than boasting about the guns, aircraft, weapons system, military technologies and defence collaborating states etc.

A few observations and lessons that must be underscored to avoid recurrence at the national and political  level. While the bravehearted people of Pakistan forgot about their political differences and stood behind the valiant Armed Forces, it was disappointing to watch politicians in the government who continued to target the PTI and its leadership on the floors of the parliament as well as in the media appearances. The controversies attached with the incumbent government and well known shady past of quite a few of them and the worst ever political polarisation is not a secret at home or abroad; therefore, burying heads in the sand won't help. The crude attempts by the incumbent politicians in the helms  of affairs to draw undue political mileage from this most outstanding display of professionalism by the Armed Forces is considered highly unpleasant by the people of Pakistan. The incumbent political leadership, which blinked with both eyes during the crisis is now out like frogs after monsoon rain to make tall claims on their role and achievements. Just one pointer, the Tri-services media briefing received unprecedented and unanimous public applause as compared with a tainted and controversial political face on the screen next to DG ISPR.

On the contrary, under the hammer opposition showed political maturity and loyalty to the country and the Armed Forces when faced with a foreign aggression; that can be validated by social, print and electronic media analysis and by free & fair public pulse gathering. Therefore, before the enemies of Pakistan come out with a new sinister scheme, the opportunity to declare a ceasefire on the internal political front for an honest and wholesome political reconciliation is considered an imperative need. It goes without saying that for the achievement of this inevitable noble feat too, the Nation attaches its hopes with the military leadership; hoping for the best Insha’ Allah. Pakistan Zindabad!