Pakistan Army: Unmatched expertise in art of deception

Has a history of manufacturing falsehood to hide facts

- BY MANISH RAI

The Pakistani Army is fighting tooth and nail to push its false narrative that it emerged victorious in the recent military confrontation with India. Arch-rival India became the first country to strike 11 air bases of a nuclear-armed nation in a single operation. But despite this fact, Pakistani generals are confident that they will be successful in selling this lie to the common Pakistani, as their core competency is deceiving.

This incident is not an isolated case of Pakistan's deception to hide the facts. It is merely the latest chapter in Pakistan's long history of manufacturing falsehoods to cover up its failures. The Pakistani military and intelligence apparatus have repeatedly misled their citizens, downplaying defeats, disowning their soldiers, and manipulating media to project a façade of strength and control. The Pakistani establishment's reliance on propaganda and deception is not just a strategy; it is a fundamental characteristic of its governance. Let's have a look at some important lies and false propaganda spread in Pakistani society by the Army.

Presence on Siachin

This myth that the Pakistani army is present in the Siachen glacier and is eyeball to eyeball with Indian forces is widely believed by Pakistanis. The fact is that the glacier, which is regarded as the highest battlefield in the world, has been under the total control of the Indian army since 1984. Pakistanis are behind the Soltoro Ridge, much below the heights of the Siachen, and the glacier itself cannot be seen, even from forward Pakistani positions. Ironically, Pakistan has been publicly saying over the last few years that it is open for talks on mutual withdrawal from Siachin. It's hard to understand as it challenges common sense that how you can withdraw from a position where you are not present.

Victory in the 1965 War