India’s failure in recent conflict exposes lack of
strategic foresight, India’s Claims “Factually
Incorrect and Irresponsible,” Says Army Chief
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Islamabad: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Monday rejected Indian allegations that Pakistan received external military support—particularly from China—during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. He termed the claims “irresponsible and factually incorrect,” emphasizing that Pakistan’s success stemmed from indigenous capabilities.
The remarks came amid growing tension between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Without presenting evidence, India blamed Pakistan and launched air strikes on May 6-7 that resulted in civilian casualties. A series of missile exchanges followed, ending only after a US-brokered ceasefire.
India’s Accusation of Chinese Involvement Lacks Credibility
Last week, India’s Deputy Army Chief Lieutenant General Rahul Singh alleged that China provided Pakistan with “live inputs” during the confrontation. He claimed Pakistan knew in real time which Indian vectors were primed for action, supposedly indicating Chinese surveillance aid.
Singh offered no proof, and Pakistan’s military leadership has now firmly rebutted the narrative.
COAS Terms Allegations an Excuse for India’s Operational Failure
Addressing participants at the National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad, COAS Munir said India’s claims were a “shoddy attempt at playing camp politics.” He added that India’s “inability” to accomplish its military objectives during Operation Sindoor highlighted “its lack of operational readiness and strategic foresight.”
“Wars are not won through media rhetoric, imported fancy hardware, or political sloganeering,” Munir said. “They are won through faith, professional competence, operational clarity, institutional strength and national resolve.”
Pakistan’s Indigenous Capability the Key to Victory
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that the success of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos was purely the result of Pakistan’s long-cultivated institutional resilience and strategic prudence.
“Insinuations of foreign involvement reflect a chronic reluctance by India to acknowledge Pakistan’s capability,” the army chief remarked.
Pakistan Committed to Peace but Prepared to Respond
Field Marshal Munir reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace but warned of a “swift and resolute response” to any misadventure targeting the country’s sovereignty, military installations, population centers, or economic assets.
“Any such attempt will instantly invoke a deeply hurting and more-than-reciprocal response,” he warned. “The onus of escalation will lie on the strategically blind and arrogant aggressor.”
Pakistan Seen as Regional Stabilizer
Munir contrasted India’s “parochial self-alignment” with Pakistan’s “principled diplomacy based on mutual respect and peace.” He said Pakistan has established itself as a regional stabilizer, while India continues to be driven by an “extremist Hindutva ideology.”
Message to Officers: Uphold Integrity and National Commitment
The COAS praised Pakistan’s armed forces for their professionalism and resilience, urging the graduating officers to embody values of integrity, service, and unwavering commitment to the nation.
