On Thursday, Pakistan\u2019s foreign office in its weekly briefing warned that India may be preparing to carry out a false flag operation targeting Pakistan\u2019s interests. The briefing further warned that the threat in this regard is feasible as Islamabad heads to welcome several international leaders and delegations in the coming weeks.
\n\u201cWe are concerned that India might do a false flag operation ahead of Important visits in the region that includes a visit of the Turkish President and UN Sec Gen to Pakistan and US President Trump\u2019s to India,\u201d noted the FO\u2019s spokesperson.
\nPakistan\u2019s fears are credible for several reasons and should be given due heed by the international community.
\nIndia\u2019s isolation Pakistan strategy has failed to gain any momentum during the last few years. Pakistan has arguably achieved more with its international diplomacy during the past few years than the country did during the last two decades. Afghan Taliban and the US are on the cusp of signing a peace deal that could not have been possible without Islamabad\u2019s intervention. Islamabad has shown a resolute will to maintain neutrality between Iran and Saudi Arabia which was unimaginable a decade ago. The country has expanded its diplomatic base and has successfully incorporated Russia and several East Asian states in its sphere of influence. The growing diplomacy and trade ties between Pakistan and East Asian states are a reflection of Pakistan\u2019s desire to move out of typical \u201cus or them\u201d option. Arguably, there is a strong realization in Pakistan that lifting Pakistan economically and presenting a soft side of the country can do wonders for Islamabad\u2019s diplomacy and national interests. While India gains notoriety for its majoritarian policies at the national level, Pakistan has made a consistent effort to incorporate an inclusive approach in its diplomacy and politics.
\nA few days ago, a 200 years old temple was handed over to the Hindu community. This comes in the wake of the Kartarpur corridor\u2019s inauguration which New Delhi tried to thwart at all costs. Moreover, on the Line of Control (LoC) front, India\u2019s extreme position has been handled judiciously by Pakistan with appropriate messaging to the international community about the dangers of Modi\u2019s hawkish approach. So far, Pakistan has demonstrated a wise approach concerning pushing Pakistan into a phase where the country is compelled to take action against New Delhi\u2019s interests at any level \u2013 a typical \u201cterrorism narrative\u201d ploy which India has used to undermine Pakistan\u2019s diplomacy on the issue.
\nThe post-Jammu and Kashmir annexation phase has been the toughest for Pakistan. However, it has also been a phase when the country\u2019s leadership read India\u2019s ploy to the bottom and have proactively taken tough but valuable decisions. The frustration on the part of India is visible. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) playbook has gone out of India\u2019s hands as Pakistan prepares to present a most sought after deliverable in the form of Hafiz Saeed\u2019s conviction. India\u2019s surprise over delegates position on Pakistan\u2019s firm action at the FATF\u2019s last meeting presents a clear indication of New Delhi\u2019s failure at the forum.
\nPakistan\u2019s restraint at the LoC has been widely noted by all relevant quarters including the United States. It\u2019s possible that clear messaging has been sent to New Delhi via relevant quarters that Pakistan doesn\u2019t desire a conflict but will respond appropriately if challenged.
\nAdding to New Delhi\u2019s frustration is the former\u2019s isolation in Afghanistan. It\u2019s important to note that India has emerged as one of the largest donors in Afghanistan but the impact of its influence in the decision-making circles remains inconspicuous. Over the last few weeks, several anti-Pakistan militant leaders have been neutralized in Afghanistan and Iran \u2013 two regions that are known for hosting assets that aim to target Pakistan\u2019s interests.
\nIn the midst of this, India\u2019s talks of carrying out a false flag operation are nothing more than an abject failure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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