General Musharraf miscalculated the concept of nuclear deterrence during the 1999 Kargil War. Most Pakistanis believe that launching a nuclear weapon at India is straightforward, but that’s far from the truth. India’s Air Force, Navy, and ground forces are fully capable of preventing Pakistan from even preparing for a nuclear launch. While India’s air defense systems are designed to intercept missiles mid-air, it’s important to note that India can also target and destroy Pakistan’s nuclear installations on the ground.
Pakistan lacks nuclear submarines, which are essential for a credible deterrent. actual threat of a nuclear exchange between India and Pakistan is zero.