I found myself immersed in a story of historical significance that highlights Pakistan’s refusal to learn from its past mistakes. This journey begins with a photograph that vividly captures Pakistan’s humiliation and complicity in its jihad against Hindus in Pahalgam. Imagine senior military personnel and political leaders mourning the death of a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Abdul Rauf, who was eliminated in Operation Sindoor. This act of mourning was simultaneously a celebration of Rauf’s martyrdom.
In reflecting on this spectacle, my thoughts drift back to the 11th century when Mahmud of Ghazni’s nephew, Salar Masud, faced a similar defeat at the hands of Raja Suhel Dev. Just like today, Masud’s followers spun divine explanations to erase the defeat’s taint, much like Pakistan’s disinformation machinery claims victory over India. This crafted mythology around Salar Masud is a precursor to Pakistan’s modern narrative, which traces its origins to Prophet Muhammad through Jinnah.
As I delve deeper into the complexities of Pakistan’s evolution, it’s clear that this nation embodies the stages of a Shakespearean tragedy, where evil not only destroys good but eventually consumes itself. This artificial creation by Jinnah, who sought power akin to Satan’s rule of the Nether World, is now in its final act of self-destruction.
The oft-repeated cliche that the Pakistani army owns the country rings true, but the recent humiliation from India shows it is an army unsure of its purpose. The rumors swirling around whether Asim Munir will overthrow Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif or face his own downfall highlight the chaos within this so-called democracy.
Now, more than ever, the Pakistani military finds itself trapped, both by internal rebellion and external condemnation. The Baloch Liberation Army’s declaration of independence on May 10 is a testament to the internal strife. Meanwhile, the Taliban’s condemnation of Pakistan’s jihad in Pahalgam marks a shift in allegiances.
India’s decisive retaliation against Pakistan has exposed the futility of its bullying tactics, which were previously fueled by the passivity of Congress governments. Narendra Modi’s unwavering support has allowed the Indian Armed Forces to act decisively, and the impact is visible on the faces of Pakistan’s distressed leadership.
Reflecting on this unraveling, I am reminded of the 1965 war, marking the beginning of Pakistan’s decline. This nation, once under the thumb of feudal lords and religious zealots, is now a shadow of its former self, held together by a crumbling military facade.
As we consider Pakistan’s descent, I cannot help but think about the cultural and artistic legacies it has lost in its quest for an unattainable Islamic purity. The disappearance of Hindustani classical music and the rise of bizarre cinematic portrayals like the movie ‘International Gorillay’ underscore a nation caught in the throes of backwardness.
In this narrative, both Pakistan and India must not forget that once thriving cities of the freedom movement are now targets of military action. History teaches us that great empires fall from prosperity, but Pakistan’s doom was sown at its inception.
