Can I say I am writing this pillar in a country that has been transformed that it is not the same Pakistan as it was ten days ago? Well, so much has certainly changed, and to what extent Pakistan can be meaningfully transformed is something we need to investigate carefully.
But for now, we might put all considerations aside and just celebrate this moment, which is a kind of divine gift to a people who are getting stuck in a state of political dissatisfaction and social turmoil. The way our armed forces have triumphed over a much larger opponent in a four-day meeting has lifted the spirit of the nation and brought it together.
A miracle it’s been almost. After Pakistan and India agreed on an immediate ceasefire on Saturday, May 10, after a short spell with deadly jet fighter, missiles, drone and artillery attacks, some realities have begun to emerge.
Originally, both sides of victory claimed in accordance with practice in previous conflicts between the two nuclear countries. However, the world has recognized the astonishing gains made by the Pakistani military.
Therefore, there is ample justification for a collective expression of joy and pride. A war against a traditional rival generally unites the nation and generates strong patriotic feelings. We have had our armed confrontations with India, most with uncertain results. This time, Pakistan delivered a devastating blow to India, mainly in a quick and dramatic battle in the air.
So just as the ceasefire was announced, surprising by President Donald Trump of the United States, we were ready to raise our victory flag.
It is interesting how Trump wants to take credit for stopping a possible “nuclear war” and how he suggested to solve the Kashmir question. But it is difficult to see this intervention as the way forward to the solution of a conflict that has become a walking in modern history.
In any case, the point I make Pakistan has been given the opportunity to be really proud of the capacity and performance of its armed forces. What I find exciting is the passion and the enthusiasm that the people of Pakistan celebrate this apartment. There is also this feeling of relief that a major disaster has been averted with the confirmation of our attitude and our strategy.
I also have to admit that this has been a week with some fun in happy gatherings of friends and family, where we told the stories and memes that have circulated on social media. It can be said that we have also scored a big win on this front.
I do not want to focus much on how the government officially celebrates the supremacy of our armed forces, which demonstrated early Saturday morning strikes on military installations in India and India-Holdt Kashmir.
The nationwide compliance with YouM-E-Taskkur on Friday was intended to claim that “the world is stunned by our military power” and to confirm that we are “a nation united in heart and soul”.
Pakistan is certainly entitled to highlight this victory, which will help establish a new balance in South Asia, raise people’s morals and strengthen their confidence and trust in the competence of the armed forces. A pace is created that can contribute positively to other national persecutions.
Meanwhile, it’s obvious that the story that began with India’s aggression is not yet over. Fortunately, the ceasefire of the liquid holds and through military contacts between the two countries it has been extended to May 18. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar informed the Senate on Thursday that Pakistan has sought a “comprehensive dialogue” with India.
Still, things remain uncertain. India has been injured and would like to save the face in whatever ways. In his first address to the nation after the ceasefire, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India “only paused” his military action against Pakistan. “If another terrorist attack is carried out against India, a strong reaction will be given,” he claimed.
The world saw the intervening in South Asia with interest. One of the reasons was that both are nuclear countries and there are always chances of a misunderstanding from both sides. A headline in New York Times Was: “Atomic war avoided again. But next time?”
Another curiosity for the world was that this was the first time that Chinese jets and the missiles they wore were used in battle all over the world. Seam The Guardian Noticed, “Pakistan’s use of J-10C jet and missiles exposed the strength of Chinese weapons”.
When we return to the great sincerity that we have observed our YouM-E-Taskkur, it is definitely a great tribute to our armed forces that they were able to overpower their Indian opponents. But when you have such established rivals, it is important to match their strength not only in the military space. After all, military confrontation can only be a rare and unwelcome option.
In fact, it is the real power of a country and a society in its human capital and its economic and social progress. The task of building Pakistan as a strong nation in other areas is now also ahead of us. Let our current celebration also emphasize this urgent character.
What our military supremacy has certified is that we have the potential to achieve our goals if only the required commitment and resources are set aside for a project. A further ingredient we need is an unequivocal love for our country without laping in any dogmatic or xenophobic state of mind.
While it is necessary to be strong military and able to defeat any aggression from any opponent, the ultimate desire for every people everywhere would be to live a peaceful and happy life where the higher values of a civilized existence can flourish.
Unfortunately, this is not the dream we would dry to dream for the future in South Asia at this time. We may be lucky when times have changed.
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