India’s aggressive response to the Pahelgam terrorist attack, which claimed 26 lives, has sent shockwaves through Pakistan. Suspending the Indus Water Treaty and taking diplomatic measures, India has cornered its neighbor. Sources report that within 48 hours, 250 Pakistan Army officers and 1,200 jawans submitted resignations, particularly from the Sindh and North-West Frontier regions. Lieutenant General Ahmed Bukhari, in a letter to Army Chief General Asim Munir, blamed Munir’s leadership for the crisis. With India signaling war-like preparations, the Pakistan Army’s morale appears shattered, raising concerns about its operational readiness.

Internal dissent within the Pakistan Army is now out in the open. A month ago, junior officers and jawans had written to Munir, warning of rebellion if he wasn’t replaced. The Pahelgam attack has intensified this unrest. Citing mental stress and health issues, soldiers and officers are stepping down. The DG ISPR Major General has warned of legal action against deserters, but this seems to have backfired. A jawan reportedly said, “We’re not ready for war; trust in leadership is broken.” The mass resignations have left the army grappling with a leadership vacuum.

Pakistan’s administration faces a deepening crisis. The flood of resignations threatens border security and war preparedness. Analysts suggest Munir’s provocative rhetoric and missteps against India have weakened the Pakistan Army. If this trend continues, Pakistan’s military stability could be at grave risk. Can Munir’s leadership weather this storm, or is a larger reckoning imminent?