Syed Akhtar Ali Shah
India’s reported use of Israeli Harop suicide drones to target areas inside Pakistan is not just a reckless provocation—it is a dangerous escalation that exposes New Delhi’s desperation and insecurity in the face of a rising and resilient Pakistan. By importing tools of destruction used by Israeli forces in Gaza and deploying them in South Asia, India is borrowing the playbook of oppression to compensate for its own strategic failures.
The Harop drone, infamous for its loitering attack capability, is a weapon of intimidation. That India is allegedly using it across the Line of Control or deep inside Pakistan reflects an alarming shift in its military doctrine—one that mirrors the behavior of occupying forces rather than that of a responsible regional actor. This is not the action of a confident power; it is the act of a regime that hides behind foreign technology to strike from the shadows.
Pakistan, however, is not Gaza. And India is not Israel.
Pakistan is a nuclear-capable nation with a battle-hardened military, a unified command structure, and a legacy of strategic restraint guided by strength. If New Delhi believes it can use such drones to deter or intimidate, it is gravely mistaken. Our Armed Forces, intelligence networks, and air defense systems are fully aware of these evolving threats and are capable of delivering a decisive response.
India’s embrace of Israeli-style warfare reveals its moral and political bankruptcy. Instead of seeking peace, it chooses provocation. Instead of dialogue, it opts for destabilization. From Kashmir to its aggressive posture toward neighboring countries, India’s actions are those of a regime increasingly isolated from international credibility.
But the people of Pakistan have seen worse—and endured with pride. Our national resilience, our unmatched sacrifice in the war on terror, and our unshakeable defense doctrine have built a nation that does not flinch in the face of threats. If India’s intent is to test our limits, it will find Pakistan not only prepared but unafraid.
It is time for the international community to wake up to India’s dangerous militarism. And it is time for Pakistan to make it clear: our sovereignty is not up for violation. Any misadventure will be met with overwhelming resolve. Harop drones may be silent killers, but Pakistan’s message is loud and clear—we will respond, and we will prevail.
