AT the Pakistan Naval Academy’s passing-out parade in Karachi (June 28), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir delivered a strong message to India regarding Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir ( IIOJK), emphasizing that it remains a core national issue for Pakistan and that a peaceful resolution is essential for lasting peace in South Asia.

He highlighted the plight of Kashmiris under Indian occupation and stressed that Pakistan will never abandon them. Field Marshal Munir’s message is blunt and clear: Pakistan will never ever compromise on its stance on Kashmir and continue to legally, morally and diplomatically support the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination.

The recent conflict between India and Pakistan has exposed the vulnerabilities of India’s Kashmir strategy, revealing its new normal approach to be unsustainable. Needless to say, the Marka-e-Haq demonstrated by Pakistan‘s military served as a significant deterrent, showcasing Pakistan’s superb capability to respond effectively to India’s aggressive designs. This development has profoundly underscored the unavoidable need for India to reassess its Kashmir policy as its both erstwhile and current approach triggering multiple wars in the region, has significantly failed to quell Kashmiri resistance movement while instead escalating tensions.

Undeniably, Kashmir is widely considered a nuclear flashpoint in South Asia due to the ongoing territorial dispute between India and Pakistan, both of which possess nuclear weapons. The unresolved nature of the conflict, coupled with the presence of nuclear arsenals, creates a volatile situation where any escalation could have........

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