Islamabad: The former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, China, and the United Nations, Masood Khan, has called for Pakistan to remain vigilant against a multi-front strategy employed by India. He argues that India has shifted its tactics from conventional military confrontations to hybrid warfare, cross-border terrorism, economic coercion, and disinformation campaigns, aiming to weaken Pakistan. He emphasizes the importance of national unity and strategic resilience in countering these efforts.
According to President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Ambassador Masood Khan, speaking in a television interview, highlighted India’s reliance on indirect means to destabilize Pakistan following military setbacks. He pointed out New Delhi’s multifaceted approach, including attempts to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and sponsoring terrorism through proxies from Afghan territory, as part of a broader campaign to erode public confidence in Pakistan’s institutions.
Khan noted that Pakistan has effectively managed security challenges on both its eastern and western fronts, with ongoing terrorist attacks since 2021 representing a sustained campaign against the country’s stability. He emphasized the necessity of counterterrorism operations, noting that terrorist groups receive external support that complicates Pakistan’s security landscape.
He further explained that hybrid warfare extends beyond military engagements, seeking to manipulate public opinion and promote divisive narratives. Khan urged national unity as a strategic asset against such tactics. He also highlighted Pakistan’s diplomatic achievements, which have enhanced its international standing and opened opportunities for cooperation with countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, and Europe.
Discussing Balochistan, Khan dismissed comparisons with historical conflicts, affirming the region’s full representation within Pakistan’s national institutions. He highlighted the potential of connectivity projects, such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), to transform Balochistan into a regional gateway.
Masood Khan concluded by advocating for national unity, strategic patience, economic development, and institutional resilience as key components of Pakistan’s long-term strength. He called on policymakers and citizens to focus on strengthening the federation and countering hybrid and proxy warfare threats.