Pakistan is facing one of its most serious internal security crises in years.
Violence has intensified in Balochistan, where insurgent attacks have targeted Pakistan's security forces, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to witness escalating unrest and cross-border tensions with Afghanistan. At the same time, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has seen sustained anti-government protests, raising fresh questions about Islamabad's control.
As Pakistan grapples with a weakening economy, growing separatist movements and multiple security challenges, a key question emerges: Could the Pakistan Army attempt to shift the focus by escalating tensions with India?