Former Pakistani Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reportedly admitted that Pakistan lacks the ammunition and economic strength to go to war with India. According to Pakistani journalists Hamid Mir and Naseem Zehra, in an interview with UK-based Pakistani media ‘UK44’, Gen Bajwa had doubts about Pakistan’s military firepower and confessed that the Pakistan Army is no match for the Indian Army. He also revealed that he held secret talks with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit was planned to Pakistan soon after a ceasefire was announced between the two countries in 2021.
The revelations by Gen Bajwa paint a grim picture for Pakistan's military capabilities and its economy. Pakistan is currently facing its worst economic crisis, with a shortage of food and medicines, and struggling to acquire a much-needed IMF bailout. The country cannot afford to engage in a war with India, given its current economic condition and lack of ammunition.
Gen Bajwa's admission comes as no surprise, as Pakistan's military has been facing challenges in modernizing its weapons and equipment. The country's economic woes have also affected its military budget, leading to a lack of investment in modernizing its armed forces. The military has also been criticized for its focus on India, with many experts arguing that Pakistan's real security threat comes from within, with the rise of extremist groups and internal security challenges.
The revelations also shed light on the complicated relationship between Pakistan and India, with secret talks being held between the two countries despite the ongoing tensions and conflict over the disputed region of Kashmir. The fact that Prime Minister Modi's visit to Pakistan was planned after the ceasefire announcement shows that there is a willingness to engage in dialogue and find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Overall, the admission by Gen Bajwa highlights the challenges facing Pakistan's military and economy and the need for a shift in focus towards addressing internal security challenges and modernizing its armed forces. The revelations also provide insights into the complex relationship between Pakistan and India and the need for dialogue and diplomacy to find a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict over Kashmir.
