Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, India has implemented a series of retaliatory measures against Pakistan, intensifying bilateral tensions. These actions include suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari-Wagah border crossing, expelling Pakistani military advisers, reducing diplomatic staff, and revoking visas for Pakistani nationals. With war clouds looming, Pakistan, grappling with a fragile economy and dependence on international loans, faces a dire situation if a military conflict erupts. Experts caution that even a brief war could cripple Pakistan financially and militarily.
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Pakistan just had a close shave. Can it afford to fight India?
