Following the Pahalgam incident and the ensuing strikes, the ceasefire between India and Pakistan is a multifaceted success for Pakistan—earned through diplomacy, strategic acumen, and moral leadership.

Pakistan’s military response was restrained and professional, avoiding civilian casualties and media theatrics. This showcased deterrence, not aggression.

Diplomatically, Pakistan’s composed messaging and appeal to international norms stood in contrast to India’s belligerent rhetoric. This maturity earned global respect.

Strategically, the ceasefire allowed Pakistan to maintain stability and pursue long-term regional objectives. In nuclear diplomacy, restraint is not weakness—it is wisdom.

By controlling the narrative at home and abroad, Pakistan turned confrontation into advocacy for sovereignty and peace. The ceasefire wasn’t a retreat, but a victory grounded in prudence.

DR. INTIKHAB ULFAT,

Karachi.