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ISPR’s DG He had categorically stated that India has been persisting on its state- sponsored terrorism against Pakistan, since 1947. But this statement is more than a diplomatic censure; it’s a deep-seated grudge Pakistan has been nursing against its eastern neighbor. The allegation raises an important point that needs to be more closely examined, especially in the South Asian security, bilateral and regional peace process contexts.
Historical Context
In the tumultuous partition of British India into India and Pakistan in 1947 violence, uprooting and gruesome communal bloodletting lies the origins of the Indo-Pak conflict. Millions of Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs were driven from their homes on either side of the newly drawn borders, representing one of the greatest human tragedies of the last century. Pakistan holds India responsible for not only being unable to prevent the massacres of Muslims in the Partition, but also for having a long-term plan to destabilize the new Muslim state. According to Pakistani narratives, such early hostility developed into more proactive approaches to destabilize Pakistan from within.
Conflict and Black Ops Hotspot
The unresolved Jammu and Kashmir issue lies at the centre of Pakistan’s allegations of state terrorism on the part of India. From the first Indo-Pak war in 1947-48 to the till date, Kashmir is a flashpoint. Pakistan claims India’s repressive measures in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoJK), particularly since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019, enable state terrorism. Pakistan meanwhile contends that India has also attempted to shift international focus away from India’s own record of human rights abuses in Kashmir by accusing Pakistan of cross-border terrorism, and that it has even funded and collaborated in separatist and terrorist operations in Pakistan.
The Balochistan Factor
Balochistan: One of the sorest territories in Pakistan where the country charges India of sponsoring terror. Pakistani security agencies and the military have often accused India of training and arming those elements in Balochistan who are waging an armed struggle in the region in a bid to stoke internal conflict. The year 2016 saw the arrest of Indian navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav from Balochistan, as a major flash point. Pakistani officials had claimed Jadhav was running a network of operatives in the country and was in contact with Indian intelligence agency RAW. His admission, announced by Pakistan, was considered to be solid evidence of India’s complicity in supporting terrorism on Pakistani land.
Hybrid and Cyber Strategic Operations
The psychological aspect The Indian subcontinent is in an age of hybrid warfare, and with such, Pakistan has been increasingly blaming India for non-kinetic or unconventional attacks — notably in the information and cyber domains. “India is the mastermind behind a malicious campaign of disinformation, propaganda and cyber aggression against Pakistan’s institutions,” the DG ISPR quoted other military sources as saying. Pakistan, with reference to the EU DisinfoLab report that uncovered a series of fake NGOs and media outlets reportedly operated by India to scuttle Pakistan's image in the world, also reiterates support for all efforts to counter disinformation and fake news. These leaks corroborate Pakistan’s stance of India’s overall and state-backed attempts to undermine Pakistan utilizing all means available to them.
Offensives Across the Border and Terror Funding
The DG ISPR also referred to cross-border aggression and terror financing as tools being used by India. Pakistan has itsef file several dossiers to the United Nations and other international organizations, accusing India that it is sponsoring terrorism by channelising funds through its proxies from the war-torn Afghanistan and Iran to insurgent militant groups in Pakistan. These involve groups behind assaults on Chinese nationals working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), infrastructure and security personnel. Pakistani sources said these were attempts to sabotage the economic growth of Pakistan and cooperation in the region.
Diplomatic Fallout and World Responses
“Pakistan’s projection of Indian actions as state-sponsored terrorism has been more or less successful internationally. Some Muslim-majority countries, China and Turkey have either supported or criticized India’s actions, but many Western countries tread carefully, often calling on both sides to enter into a dialogue. But Pakistan continues to urge international bodies such as the United Nations, OIC, and FATF to act against Indian meddling and belligerence. The DG ISPR’s statement can be understood as one aspect of this larger diplomatic effort to influence international public opinion.
Rejection and Counter-Accusations
India has repeatedly rejected Pakistan’s accusations and has accused Pakistan of harboring and aiding the terrorist groups active in the region. Indian government claim that violent attacks such as the 2001 attack on Indian Parliament, the 2008 Mumbai attack, and the 2019 Pulwama attack were carried out by Pakistan-based Islamist groups. India’s reaction to Pakistan’s claims is usually one of denial, dismissing the claims off hand, calling them “propaganda” or deflective strategy. This game of blame-a-mole has only further locked in political opinion on both sides and prevented any real diplomatic opening.
Media and public opinion .
Media outlets in their respective countries have an influential role in forming public opinion, and they typically echo the narratives that the states want to promote. In Pakistan, the statements of DG ISPR are given prominent coverage and backing by mainstream and digital media. On the Indian side of the media, the allegations are seen as attempts to divert attention from Pakistan’s domestic headaches. The polarity of public opinion contributes to a vicious cycle where it is daunting to create openings for dialogue or détente given the dominance of the national security narrative on both sides of the border.
Conclusion
But the blunt statement by the DG ISPR indicates the centuries-old skepticism and tension afflicting Pakistan and India. be it with traditional warfare, hybrid methods or diplomatic isolation they continue to be engaged in activities hostile to peace in the region. For Pakistan, the exposure of what it perceives as Indian state-sponsored terrorism isn’t just about defending its position in the world. it’s also about its very sovereignty and national security. But without clear and independent inquiry and outside mediation, these are the types of accusations which will be seen as just another part of international power contest, rather than as credible claims. If South Asia is to ever have durable peace, the two countries must overcome the blame game and develop trust based on evidence-driven dialogue and conflict resolution.
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