The latest military conflict with India may have ended, but the broader struggle is far from over. We must not let our guard down, nor allow a temporary sense of relief to lull us into complacency. While Pakistan has every right to celebrate a moment of unity and resilience in the face of a dangerous and unethical adversary, we must remember that the battle is not yet won. This is no time for self-congratulation.

India may have been forced into a ceasefire following military setbacks, but its hostility towards Pakistan remains unchanged. It continues to violate the Indus Waters Treaty by building ille­gal dams and canals on rivers that are guaranteed to Pakistan. It persists in sponsoring insurgencies and fuelling unrest in Khy­ber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. It was one such Indian-backed group that recently clashed with our security forces—twelve ter­rorists were eliminated, but not without the loss of two brave Pak­istani personnel in separate encounters.

These events make it clear: even if missiles are not currently flying, the war persists. The threat is very real and very present. Pakistanis continue to shed blood defending this country. India’s efforts are multifaceted—ranging from economic coercion and diplomatic pressure to disinformation campaigns and armed sub­version. As long as Kashmir remains unresolved, and as long as the BJP continues to use anti-Pakistan rhetoric as a political weap­on, India will find new ways to strike.

This is the moment for renewed focus and determination. We must confront the insurgencies in Balochistan and KP with unwav­ering resolve. Groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army and the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan must be dismantled. Above all, we must unify the nation behind a clear and intelligent strategy for national defence—one rooted in foresight, strength, and purpose.