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<\/p>\nBy Ghulam Haider Shaikh<\/p>\n
The recent statement by Field Marshal Asim Munir rejecting India\u2019s accusations of foreign support in Pakistan\u2019s successful Operation Bunyan Mursas underscores a harsh truth: when narratives fail, propaganda becomes the last refuge of frustrated adversaries. India\u2019s claims are not only factually incorrect but also reveal a deep discomfort with Pakistan\u2019s decisive moves against terrorism.<\/p>\n
Operation Bunyan Mursas, launched to eradicate entrenched terrorist networks and restore state writ in volatile regions, marks a historic turning point in Pakistan\u2019s counterterrorism efforts. The operation\u2019s success stems from meticulous planning, strategic deployment of forces, and above all, the resilience of Pakistani troops and civilians. To attribute this achievement to \u201cforeign support\u201d is to ignore the ground realities and discredit years of indigenous struggle against militancy.<\/p>\n
For over two decades, Pakistan has been on the frontlines of the global war on terror, paying an immense price in lives, infrastructure, and economic stability. According to official estimates, over 80,000 Pakistanis, including security personnel and civilians, have been martyred in terrorist attacks since 2001. Entire communities have been displaced, schools and hospitals destroyed, and the economy strangled by the costs of instability. Despite this, Pakistan\u2019s security forces have gradually turned the tide through hard-earned experience and unyielding commitment.<\/p>\n
India\u2019s allegations seem less about facts and more about shifting focus from its own controversies. Domestically, India faces increasing scrutiny over its handling of insurgencies in its northeast, persistent unrest in Indian-administered Kashmir, and rising communal violence fueled by divisive politics. Internationally, New Delhi\u2019s carefully cultivated image as a rising power has been dented by reports of human rights violations and aggressive posturing in the region. By accusing Pakistan of receiving \u201cexternal support,\u201d Indian officials attempt to frame their neighbor as a puppet of foreign powers while distracting from their own failures.<\/p>\n
Field Marshal Munir\u2019s firm response reflects not only military confidence but also national maturity. Pakistan has, in fact, endured years of external pressures\u2014including sanctions, aid cuts, and diplomatic isolation\u2014yet has continued to pursue internal security objectives on its own terms. Recent progress owes more to domestic consensus against extremism than to any foreign hand. From intelligence-led operations to community engagement in restive areas, Pakistan\u2019s approach has evolved into a sophisticated counterterrorism model that other states could study.<\/p>\n
India\u2019s narrative, however, carries risks beyond rhetoric. Such unfounded accusations poison an already tense regional environment. They undermine possibilities for dialogue and cooperation against a common threat: transnational terrorism. If both countries are serious about securing their borders and safeguarding their citizens, a shift from blame games to confidence-building is imperative.<\/p>\n
The international community must also see through this fog of propaganda. For years, Pakistan has faced accusations of \u201charboring\u201d militants even as its own citizens fell victim to the same groups. Now, as it reasserts control and stabilizes conflict zones, it deserves recognition, not suspicion.<\/p>\n
Operation Bunyan Mursas represents the culmination of Pakistan\u2019s sacrifices, strategy, and self-reliance. It is not th e product of foreign sponsorship but of national resolve. The country\u2019s armed forces and intelligence agencies have proved capable of achieving security objectives without compromising sovereignty.<\/p>\n
In an era of hybrid warfare and information manipulation, truth itself becomes a battleground. Field Marshal Munir\u2019s statement is a reminder that Pakistan\u2019s fight against terror is homegrown and deeply personal. The people of Pakistan have suffered enough at the hands of extremists; their victories should not be tarnished by baseless allegations.<\/p>\n
India would do well to focus on addressing its internal challenges rather than questioning its neighbor\u2019s achievements. Peace in South Asia demands mutual respect and a shared commitment to combating extremism\u2014not reckless finger pointing .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Ghulam Haider Shaikh The recent statement by Field Marshal Asim Munir rejecting India\u2019s accusations of foreign support in Pakistan\u2019s successful Operation Bunyan Mursas underscores a harsh truth: when narratives fail, propaganda becomes the last refuge of frustrated adversaries. India\u2019s claims are not only factually incorrect but also reveal a deep discomfort with Pakistan\u2019s decisive …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1611,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editorial"],"yoast_head":"\n