Pakistan readies for potential armed conflicts with India
In the aftermath of the heaviest clashes in decades between Pakistan and India, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the creation of a new rocket-deployment unit within the Pakistani army. The announcement was made in a ceremony in Islamabad.
The clashes in May, which involved the use of advanced military technology such as rockets, drones, and fighter jets by both nations, were a result of the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. The recent attack in Indian Kashmir that resulted in 26 deaths further escalated these tensions.
The exact details about the number of rockets or the type of rockets that the new unit will possess are not specified. However, the government in New Delhi blames Islamabad for the attack in Indian Kashmir, and the creation of this new unit is seen as a milestone in enhancing the combat capabilities of the Pakistani army.
The new unit will have its own command for handling and deploying rockets, a move that is expected to improve the offensive capabilities of the Pakistani army. The creation of this new unit comes amidst ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India and signals a potential escalation in the ongoing Kashmir conflict between the two nations.
The military rivalry between Pakistan and India has been ongoing since Britain's withdrawal in 1947. Both nations consistently upgrade their military capabilities in their ongoing rivalry, with the current status of the Kashmir conflict marked by heightened military tensions and recent confrontations triggered by the terrorist attack in April 2025.
Despite international efforts, the Kashmir conflict persists as a strategic and security challenge. The abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status by India in 2019 remains a central point of contention, with reported human rights abuses and demographic changes fueling tensions. The conflict continues to have serious implications for regional stability and global security due to both countries’ nuclear capabilities, and a long-term resolution remains elusive despite intermittent diplomatic efforts.
Regional and international actors like the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have expressed concern and urged adherence to bilateral agreements and dialogue. A ceasefire took effect on May 10, 2025, and has generally held, offering a glimmer of hope for peace. However, the fundamental dispute over Kashmir remains unresolved, with ongoing accusations of human rights violations and demographic changes in Jammu and Kashmir further complicating peace prospects.
The creation of a new rocket-deployment unit within the Pakistani army, announced amidst escalating tensions with India, has sparked concerns over a potential escalation in the ongoing Kashmir conflict. This move comes amidst the backdrop of a long-standing military rivalry between the two nations, complicated by ongoing politics, general news of war-and-conflicts, and sports taking a backseat in the region. Furthermore, the employment policy of both countries appears to be intertwined with their employment policies focused on enhancing their military capabilities, adding another layer to this complex geopolitical situation.
