The body of one particular soldier was mutilated by terrorists who operated under the covering fire of the Pakistani army. The aggression by Pakistan has been interpreted by many as a clear failure of India’s surgical strikes in instituting any kind of deterrence. The misreading of the near-term consequences of the surgical strikes is profound for two other reasons. This image has come under strain following India’s surgical strikes despite determined efforts to deny them in the first place. Even if Raheel Sharif is not interested in an extension for himself, he would like to control the succession.

Source: Mint November 02, 2016 19:42 UTC