Whether India lost in May 2025 or not is largely immaterial: The world, perhaps even the Israelis, know the outcome of that conflict. A much weaker country in terms of population, economy, and military might like Pakistan stood its ground; even a 'stalemate' under those odds is a perceived 'victory'. And the global community is noting that. And thus I see Trump constantly heaping insults on India and I see Pakistani top leadership very active in international diplomacy since May 2025. And at least some of that will translate to tangible gains in economy and for Pakistan's defense.
All Pakistan needs now is stability, focus, and continuation of policies for the next 10-15 years. If Bangladesh achieved significant progress under a so-called 'Authoritarian', 'Corrupt' Hasina Wajid's 14 year rule then so can Pakistan. The major problem for Pakistan is not the military, or the politicians, or the corruption: It is the lack of peace and stability. One govt starts something and few years, another comes and stops that. Like starting to build a bridge and leaving it half done. Imagine the losses accumulated over the decades.
My focus for years, from the old PDF days, is a certain strategy for Pakistan: Stability, focus and continuation of policies. The rest will fall in place as Pakistan is put on that path. And I remain very optimistic that Pakistan is on that path in this 'do or die' situation.
