Pakistan’s military strategy under Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has undergone a significant transformation, signaling heightened risks for India. Recent developments, including a sharply worded interview on August 4, 2025, reveal Islamabad’s intent to potentially open a new front against India via the eastern corridor, exploiting shifts in Bangladesh’s political climate after hardline factions replaced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This development has provided Pakistan strategic cover to revive links with Islamist groups and enhance proxy operations in India’s vulnerable northeastern regions. In the wake of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians, India launched Operation Sindoor in May, carrying out deep missile strikes inside Pakistan. The Pakistani response has seen an increased reliance on low-cost drones, cyber-operations, and deniable incursions, indicating a move toward hybrid warfare. India, in response, has bolstered surveillance, particularly in Assam and Meghalaya, augmenting military intelligence and diplomatic outreach. The recalibrated Pakistani strategy is buoyed by renewed ties with the US and internal consolidation, while the region remains tense amid fears of further escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.