By Rana Farooq Ashraf
The emerging shifts in global politics have brought the peace and stability of South Asia and the Middle East to a crossroads where traditional metrics of identifying friend and foe are rapidly evolving. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel and the high-level meetings in Tel Aviv are not merely diplomatic protocols or routine displays of warmth; they represent the formal announcement of a “Tripartite Alliance” (Triple Alliance) specifically targeting the State of Pakistan and its nuclear and strategic capabilities. When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while welcoming the Indian Premier at Ben Gurion Airport, issued the provocative statement that “Israel will make every effort to work with India to deprive Pakistan of its infrastructure and clean it of weapons,” it was not just an emotional outburst. It was a symptom of the deep-seated fear that Pakistan’s military prowess has instilled in these global exploitative powers.
Tragically, the current administration in Kabul has also been drawn into this sinister nexus, creating a highly concerning situation. Israel’s declaration of Afghanistan as a “partner” and the announcement of massive aid for the Kabul government is clear evidence that a geographical “pincer movement” is being prepared against Pakistan. One end of this pincer is Hindutva, the second is Zionism, and the third consists of elements in Kabul who, despite calling themselves Muslims, have become tools for the enemy. However, the enemy seems to have forgotten that Pakistan is not a wall of sand; it is a nation possessing the world’s finest professional army and an invincible nuclear deterrent, capable of dealing a crushing blow to any “dirty game.” The defensive history of Pakistan bears witness that whenever a crisis arose, its brave sons protected its sanctity with the ultimate sacrifice.
The secret of Pakistan’s defensive superiority lies in its “Full Spectrum Deterrence.” Over the years, India, with Israeli cooperation, attempted to pressure Pakistan by amassing stockpiles of “Missile Defense Systems” and advanced weaponry. However, Pakistan shattered these illusions through its Ababeel missile technology and the Shaheen series. The MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle) technology of the Ababeel is capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads simultaneously, meaning that neither Israel’s “Iron Dome” nor any Indian defense system can intercept a Pakistani strike. This strategic balance is the actual wall that maintains the equilibrium of power in the region and deters the enemy from any large-scale misadventure.
The greatest proof of the enemy’s cowardice and Pakistan’s military expertise is the four-day war of May 2025, which left global military experts in awe. India, under its Israeli-backed plan “Operation Sindoor,” attempted a midnight strike on Pakistan. However, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and the Pakistan Army, through “Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsus,” delivered a humiliating response that will be written in golden words in history. In this four-day conflict, Pakistan scripted a history unparalleled in modern defensive warfare. Shattering the pride of the enemy’s aerial superiority, the Shaheens of the PAF shot down six of India’s most advanced Rafale jets. These were the fifth-generation aircraft that India took pride in—equipped with the best Israeli avionics—but Pakistani pilots proved that superiority comes not from the machines, but from the faith and skill of those who fly them. This victory in May 2025 was a continuation of the legacy of “Operation Swift Retort” of February 2019, proving that Pakistan’s defense system is fully capable of neutralizing any modern aggression.
Another vital pillar of Pakistan’s strength is our enduring and unbreakable defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. The relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is not dependent on mere economic transactions; it is built on purely strategic and spiritual foundations. Pakistan has always considered the integrity of Saudi Arabia and the defense of the Haramain Sharifain as its foremost religious and national duty. Our recent “Defense Pact” with Saudi Arabia is a clear message to the enemy that whenever these two great centers of Islam face any threat, the Pakistan Army will stand in the first row. The massive investment and military cooperation from Saudi Arabia are a stinging rebuttal to the “Anti-Pakistan Triangle,” proving that Pakistan has never been alone in the Muslim world.
Similarly, Pakistan’s defense relations with Turkey are touching new strategic heights. The comprehensive defense agreement with Turkey and the joint production of MILGEM-class naval ships have multiplied the strength of the Pakistan Navy. Integration with Turkey’s advanced drones and defense production has provided Pakistan with technology against which Indian and Israeli tactics remain helpless. The historic resolve of the Turkish President that “Pakistan’s defense is Turkey’s defense” is a nightmare for our enemies. This alliance has emerged as a new power in the region, both defensively and ideologically, capable of thwarting any imperialist designs.
Pakistan’s partnership with China has also evolved beyond mere buying and selling into “Joint Defense Production.” The local production of the JF-17 Thunder and state-of-the-art submarines is a sign that Pakistan is no longer dependent on any foreign power for its defensive needs. China’s cooperation and projects like CPEC are an eyesore for the enemy because they are making Pakistan economically and defensively invincible. The India-Israel nexus is a failed attempt to stop Pakistan’s growing influence, forgetting that Pakistan is now an indispensable global power. Self-sufficiency in defense production grants Pakistan the freedom to mold its foreign policy according to national interests.
Regarding the current situation in Afghanistan, it is deeply painful that Kabul’s soil is once again being allowed to be used against Pakistan. Israel’s declaration of Afghanistan as a “partner” and its increasing influence there under the guise of aid is a major threat to regional peace. Pakistan hosted Afghan brothers for forty years and sacrificed its own economy and peace for them, but today, allowing groups like the TTP to operate from there against Pakistan is a blatant injustice. Pakistan knows how to protect its borders, and our intelligence agency, the ISI, knows exactly how to track and uproot every “dirty play” of the enemy. We have eradicated terrorism in the past and possess the full power to cut off every hand that moves toward our pure land. Kabul must realize that friendship with Israel will not only distance it from the Muslim world but also prove dangerous for its own stability.
Overall, the India-Israel-Kabul nexus is part of a comprehensive Hybrid War aimed at demoralizing us internally and isolating us globally. But the enemy forgets that Pakistan is an ideology, and ideologies cannot be erased by bombs or propaganda. The victory of May 2025 proved that the Pakistan Armed Forces and the people stand united like a lead-fortified wall. We proved that we possess not only the best technology but also the spirit of martyrdom (Jazba-e-Shahadat) that prevails over any material force. The destruction of six Indian Rafale jets proved that even the enemy’s fifth-generation technology is helpless against Pakistani resolve. No matter how many visits Narendra Modi and Netanyahu make, or how much aid Israel baits Afghanistan with, they cannot breach Pakistan’s defensive shield. Pakistan is a nuclear reality, an Islamic fortress, and it is built to last until the end of times, Insha’Allah. The enemy’s conspiracies will become a noose around their own necks, and Pakistan will emerge as a strong, stable, and developed state.
Pakistan Armed Forces… Zindabad!
Pakistan… Paindabad!
