pmukherjee
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Most of the formations committed to the war in terror are from the Army Reserve North (1 Corps) and the Army Reserve South (II Corps) and also, the XI Corps which has a dual task. Very little if any has moved from the holding/pivot corps. The gaps left (if any) can easily be covered by realigning the inter formation boundaries, also, since the armored and mechanised formations are intact, they can cover the gaps effectively and also react rapidly to emergencies.
On the whole, the Pakistani Army's defensive posture has not been compromised by this supposed redeployment. Yes, the ability to counter attack or riposte would be affected but the pivot corps are expected to hold the line for long enough. Also, the PAF remains intact. My view is therefore that the thread title is an exaggeration. Typical media sensationalism carried out without any analysis by people who know nothing about defence matters.
Having said that, I sincerely wish that Pakistan wins this war on terror on its soil. That will make life safer for us too. India is not planning to go to war with Pakistan any time soon.
On the whole, the Pakistani Army's defensive posture has not been compromised by this supposed redeployment. Yes, the ability to counter attack or riposte would be affected but the pivot corps are expected to hold the line for long enough. Also, the PAF remains intact. My view is therefore that the thread title is an exaggeration. Typical media sensationalism carried out without any analysis by people who know nothing about defence matters.
Having said that, I sincerely wish that Pakistan wins this war on terror on its soil. That will make life safer for us too. India is not planning to go to war with Pakistan any time soon.