Revealed: After the Pahalgam massacre, a once-classified CIA report exposes Pakistan’s fear of India

On April 22, 2025, terrorists killed 26 civilians in an attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The assault renewed Indo-Pak tensions, prompting India’s diplomatic retaliation. A 1993 declassified CIA report highlights Pakistan’s fear of India’s military superiority and reliance on nuclear deterrence, warning of rapid escalation in future crises

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