New Delhi: Tensions are mounting in Pakistan as India intensifies its military preparations and diplomatic outreach following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. With New Delhi mobilising its forces on land, sea, and air, and securing the backing of four of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, Islamabad finds itself increasingly isolated and anxious.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held multiple high-level meetings with the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. He has also reviewed operational strategies with the National Security Advisor and the Chief of Defence Staff. Simultaneously, Indian forces have ramped up deployments along the borders and Rafale fighter jets have been conducting intense air drills, indicating that a decisive response is being prepared.
Pakistan on high alert
Meanwhile, Indian naval forces have increased their presence in maritime zones, further signalling that a multi-front offensive may be on the table. Pakistan’s military leadership, including Army Chief General Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, is reportedly alarmed by the developments. The Pakistani military has issued a high alert, cancelled soldiers’ leave, and is scrambling to gather intelligence on India’s next move.
Despite Pakistan’s efforts to monitor Indian activities, speculation remains high that India may repeat a covert operation similar to the past surgical strikes. The Indian Army’s elite commandos are said to be on standby, awaiting final orders, with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile now in combat-ready mode. Mounted on both Rafale and Sukhoi-30MKI jets, the BrahMos can strike targets within 800 to 1000 km, carrying a warhead of up to 300 kg at speeds nearing 3800 km/h.
India gains global backing
India’s aggressive posture is not limited to the battlefield. Diplomatically, it has effectively isolated Pakistan by sharing conclusive evidence of its role in the Pahalgam attack at the UN. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has held back-to-back conversations with his counterparts from France, the UK, the US and Russia, all of whom have expressed unequivocal support for India’s fight against terrorism. Even Arab nations, traditionally cautious in such matters, are reportedly leaning toward India.
Pakistan’s repeated attempts to deflect blame or garner sympathy from global powers have failed. Instead, it has faced strong rebukes—especially from the United States, which reaffirmed its support for India immediately after the April 22 attack.
India’s diplomatic and military pressure has left Islamabad with dwindling options. The mood in Pakistan is one of unease, with its leadership unsure of when or how India will retaliate. What remains certain, however, is that New Delhi appears resolute in its intent to hold those responsible for the Pahalgam massacre accountable—by any means necessary.
