Abdullah Mustafvi
Apparently situation is getting normal with every passing day after Indian strange claim of conducting a surgical strike on Pak territory. Surprisingly, this untraceable strike is being widely celebrated in India mostly by media except the saner quarters which either grade it as a fake claim or demanded solid proofs. Understandably, Uri attack bailed out India at UNGA session over Kashmir unrest and inhuman atrocities. Attention was diverted towards Pakistan and a very well orchestrated media campaign staged a war like scenario which naturally pushed the real serious issue of Kashmir out of main focus. A cunning Indian move; which earned a temporary sigh of relief and simultaneously created an opportunity to target Pakistan for sponsoring x-border terrorism. Balloon of surgical strike has shrunk to natural size and India too seems least interested in proving its validity. Obviously, prime objective has been achieved. Modi’s fluctuating stances do supplement this assessment; Initially, Modi and his aides roared to target Pakistan. Later, during an election rally Modi challenged Pakistan to compete in poverty alleviation. NSA level telephonic contacts to resume the normalcy at LoC have also been reported. Apparently, indicators are positive for normalcy but is it the truth on ground? Or the situation is still complex, unsatisfactory and more than usually challenging? In my opinion, it is no time to relax for Pakistan! Big challenges await ahead to test our wisdom and resolve. Obviously, these challenges are spread at regional canvas and their interconnectivity generates darker shades of threats for Pakistan. Let us start from India which is in a state of denial on Kashmir issue. Recent indigenous uprising of Kashmiris have radiated a strong signal of militancy. Persistent Indian violent policy is rapidly pushing the Kashmiris towards militancy. Undeniably, a militant struggle in IOK will have multiple effects and implications on Pak side too. India’s heavy military deployment and extra ordinary quest for conventional and non-conventional weapons is a real threat to regional peace with a direct impact on Pakistan. Indian malafide maneuvering in Afghanistan has ignited flames of tension on Western border too. No immediate improvement is expected in Afghanistan and the next door sufferer is obviously Pakistan. Tension at Eastern and Western fronts are no more India centric only rather more complex. Indian military alliance with USA has confirmed the assessments that a much bigger regional game is in progress to curtail China. Obviously, Pakistan is standing in opposite side of the American court. It will not be an exaggeration of the fact that Pakistan is facing real challenges on Eastern and Western fronts where USA has an undeniable influence. Indo-USA nexus naturally strengthens Pak-Sino bondage. Allegations of X-border terrorism against Pakistan are being drummed by India. Americans have also openly endorsed Indian point of view at different occasions. Is terrorism really an issue for America? Understandably, terrorism is a rein being used to put Pakistan on the track of their choice. This diplomatic blackmailing will continue till Pakistan agrees to rethink upon reversing her ties with China. Indo-Pak tension is no more a bilateral issue. Global players do have concrete interests and significant interference. Civil-military leadership is expected to rehash the state policies in accordance with the recent regional re-alignments which obviously mark serious challenges.
