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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Abid Hussain

How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military’s domestic image

Pakistan and India agreed on an uneasy truce after four days of fighting, with both countries claiming victory over one another [Mohsin Raza/Reuters]

Islamabad, Pakistan – On May 9, 2023, thousands of Pakistanis took to the streets across major cities, targeting both public and private properties, especially those affiliated with the powerful Pakistani military.

Among the targets were the army’s General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, the residence of a top military commander in Lahore, which was set ablaze, and several other installations and monuments.

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