SINCE partition in 1947, Pakistan and India have fought several wars and countless skirmishes, yet none have altered the fundamental balance of power.

In 1948, 1965, 1971 and 1999, India’s numerical advantage was consistently offset by Pakistan’s superior strategy, morale and tactical precision. Over time, Pakistan’s defence posture rooted in credible deterrence and operational readiness has ensured that India could never achieve decisive dominance despite its larger size and resources. Against this historical backdrop, India’s latest military adventure, Operation Sindoor, unfolded as yet another example of strategic miscalculation and political theatrics rather than credible warfare.

Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025, was India’s unilateral attempt to project regional power under the pretext of responding to a terror incident in Pahalgam, which New Delhi blamed on Pakistan without presenting evidence. On May 7, Indian aircraft........

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