Pakistan, May 6 -- In the immediate aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam-a heavily militarized yet scenic area of Indian-administered Kashmir-India's response was marked by outrage rather than introspection. Yet, ten days later, no retaliatory action has occurred. Domestically, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finds himself increasingly isolated, while internationally, India stands diplomatically cornered for attempting to implicate Pakistan without credible evidence. Despite fiery rhetoric, India's inaction reflects a sobering realization: any military confrontation with Pakistan would be regionally destabilizing, globally condemned, and potentially catastrophic.

India's restraint from launching punitive strikes against Paki...