Rising tensions between India and Pakistan, exacerbated by recent alleged targeted killings by Indian secret services, have brought India-Pakistan relations to a critical juncture, with far-reaching implications for regional stability. It is shown that. Moreover, strategic changes in India’s counterterrorism and intelligence warfare tactics imply a change in the relationship dynamics, as evidenced by the possibility of targeted killings inside Pakistan. These actions, combined with subsequent diplomatic responses by both countries, underscore the fragility of peace in the region and raise the prospect of further instability in an already unstable relationship. The cycle of accusations and counter-accusations not only adds fuel to the fires of discord but also distracts from potential avenues of diplomatic engagement and conflict resolution.
Key decision 1: Indian intelligence agencies likely carried out targeted killings in Pakistan, focusing on individuals identified as threats to national security.
Key decision 2: India’s adoption of targeted killings of individuals associated with anti-India sentiments and activities signals a recalibration of the country’s counter-terrorism and intelligence strategies.
Key decision 3: Both countries’ claims and subsequent reactions risk further destabilizing the already unstable India-Pakistan relationship.

