General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), recently stated in an interview with British media that no external assistance was sought during its recent 96-hour conflict with India. General Mirza stated all military operations conducted to counter Indian aggression were solely conducted by Pakistan’s armed forces using domestic resources – without seeking help from any external sources such as external sources for support from outside. For more information visit en.wikipedia.org +9, geo.tv +9, and thenews.com +9 by clicking links. General Mirza clarified any claims of foreign support, particularly from China. Although Pakistan had acquired military equipment from multiple nations prior to this conflict, no real-time assistance came from any external state during it. He noted, for instance, “Pakistan’s weapons in this recent conflict resemble those available to India – although some items purchased may have come from other sources – however Pakistan primarily relied upon internal capabilities and did not receive help from any external force during real time.” geo.tv AND thenewscom.pk. Conflict between India and Pakistan escalated rapidly following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, when India launched missile strikes into Pakistani territory targeting different areas including Azad Kashmir. Pakistan responded with Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos during which it claimed it shot down six Indian fighter jets – three Rafale aircraft as well as several airfields and ammunition depots belonging to India; more information can be found at reuters.com, Tribune.com.pk as well as geo.tv +2 +4. General Mirza was quick to emphasize the dangers posed by the conflict’s expansion beyond traditional battlefields, noting that previous skirmishes had been limited to disputed areas. “This time around the borders were relatively peaceful while cities became hot spots”, he noted, emphasizing both its reduced threshold for engagement and greater risk of escalation. General Mirza has voiced concern about the absence of effective conflict resolution mechanisms between Pakistan and India – including nuclear-armed neighbors – which he stated “has no effective or organized mechanism in place for Pakistan-India conflicts. Without structured crisis management capabilities in place, escalation could quickly occur during future confrontations.” General Mirza noted that both sides refrained from crossing the nuclear threshold during recent hostilities, emphasizing rationality as being paramount during this conflict; both nations displayed restraint and applied restraint when confronting one another; yet warned of possible future conflicts having wider-ranging ramifications for both nations. Tribune.com.pk’s report notes this same reality. +1 for Dunyanews.tv’s coverage here Recent conflict between India and Pakistan highlights both sides’ tenuous relations as well as the pressing need to establish communication channels and conflict resolution frameworks. As tensions continue, international communities look on closely, encouraging both nations to enter dialogue to find peaceful resolutions of longstanding disputes.
