Is India Being Dragged into War by the Pakistan Army for Public Sympathy?

Synopsis
The <b>Pakistan Army</b> is reportedly attempting to incite conflict with <b>India</b> to garner public support amidst rising domestic discontent. With allegations of terrorism and political manipulation, this situation raises critical questions about the <b>Pakistani Army's</b> motives and strategies.
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Army's attempts to provoke a conflict with India to gain public support.
- Significant domestic pressure affecting the army's morale.
- The army's history of political manipulation and support of terrorism.
- India's concrete evidence of terrorist activities linked to Pakistan.
- International community's perception of the Pakistani Army.
New Delhi, April 30 (NationPress) The Pakistan Army, notorious for harboring rogue elements, has gained a reputation for its support of non-state actors. This has led to a growing distance from the common people in Pakistan, who have increasingly questioned the army's policies over recent years.
According to defense sources, the Pakistani Army is facing significant domestic pressure due to its political interventions, resulting in low morale. This situation is believed to be a factor driving the army to provoke a conflict with India to rally public support behind General Asim Munir. The sources stressed that the Pakistani public does not align with General Munir, noting, “He is not Imran Khan.”
The sources characterize the Pakistani Army as a regional Punjabi force rather than a national army like its Indian counterpart. They highlighted the plight of individuals from other provinces who have suffered at the hands of the Pakistani Army.
It was further added that the Pakistani Army operates more like a terrorist organization, having inflicted harm on India since 1947.
Defense sources indicated that the Pakistani Army aims to confuse international perspectives regarding the Indian Army, with disgruntled officers within their ranks motivated to conduct terror operations.
In a significant development in the investigation of the Pahalgam terror attack, details emerged about the involvement of a Pakistani Army SSG commando named Musa.
Defense sources noted that the Pakistani Army is implicated in terrorism not just in India but also in Afghanistan, referencing Colonel Imam as a notorious ISI operative.
India possesses concrete evidence of terrorist attacks orchestrated by Pakistan. The sources mentioned individuals like Tahawwur Hussain Rana and members of the SSG linked to the Jaish-e-Muhammed terror group.
Pakistan's support for the Islamic State – Khorasan Province against the Taliban was also highlighted.
According to sources, the Pakistani Army has ulterior motives aimed at destabilizing neighboring countries while committing atrocities against innocent populations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They indicated that the recent press conference by the DG ISPR was an attempt to deflect attention from these issues.
In the April 29 briefing, the Pakistani DG ISPR introduced a new term for India: ‘state-sponsored cross-border terrorism’. The sources criticized this as an attempt to mislead the public, asserting that the Indian Army is known for its professional integrity.
They reiterated that the Indian Army operates under constitutional mandates, unlike the Pakistani Army, which engages in politics, coups, and undermining democratic processes.
The Pakistani Army has a history of political manipulation, having alienated leaders and engaged in election rigging and media suppression.
Sources pointed out the army's responsibility for numerous violent incidents, including the Islamabad massacre of November 2024 and plots against political opponents.
Additionally, the Pakistani Army and ISI are implicated in various businesses that exploit the state for profit.
From its inception, the Pakistani Army has engaged in terrorist activities, with a history of supporting insurgencies and conducting operations in Jammu and Kashmir.