Why retaliating to India’s ‘Op Sindoor’ will have devastating consequences for Pakistan

Published on May 08, 2025 03:20 pm IST

Pakistan has been threatening to retaliate after India's operation Sindoor decimated terror camps inside the country and PoJK. This despite India clarifying that its strikes did not target any military installation belonging to the Pakistani military and that it is not looking for an escalation. But what options does Pakistan really have? Does it have the economic and military heft to engage in a long-drawn conflict? In this episode of Point Blank, Hindustan Times Executive Editor Shishir Gupta explains why Pakistan cannot afford a war with India. Watch this video for the details.

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