Thank God that the two nuclear powers in South Asia have reached a ceasefire, however fragile, agreement. A mutually destructive nuclear catastrophe has been averted. This occasion has been celebrated with much vigour and jubilation by the peace-loving people on either side of the boundary, particularly in Pakistan.

Pakistan rightfully claims to have earned a victory in the conflict with an enemy who happens to be at least four times more powerful in terms of military strength.

One must not overlook the fact that it was a premeditated conflict between proxies of the two superpowers triggered by a false flag operation at the behest of India’s western strategic allies. The main objective was to establish India’s hegemony in the region so as to eventually neutralize Pakistan’s nuclear capability.

However, enemy’s plans were frustrated by a bold and timely response........

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