Pakistan on the Brink of Collapse: Public Uprising, Military Failures Push Shahbaz and Munir Toward Surrender

Pakistan’s failed military aggression against India has triggered an unprecedented political and military crisis at home. Following the retaliatory operations by India under Operation Sindoor, widespread rebellion, civil unrest, and military humiliation are pushing Pakistan towards a collapse greater than the 1971 surrender. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir are now facing fierce criticism—even inside Pakistan’s National Assembly, where Sharif has been labeled a "coward" and a "jackal."

Operation Sindoor: A Turning Point in Indo-Pak Tensions

On the night of 8 May, Pakistan attempted a coordinated drone and missile attack on several Indian cities including Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, Rajouri, Jalandhar, Jaisalmer, and others. But India's multi-layered air defense systems, including L-70 and Zu-23 MM anti-aircraft guns, Shilka systems, and the Integrated Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Grid (ICUG), neutralized all threats.

Despite these failures, Pakistan continues its provocation. But every misadventure is backfiring—deepening its domestic crisis.

Public Revolt and Military Rebellion Escalate

Simultaneously, Pakistan's internal front is collapsing under the weight of:

• Armed insurgency in Balochistan, where 12 Pakistani soldiers were recently killed in an ambush claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Front.
• Street protests and uprisings in Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Insurgent actions in Gilgit-Baltistan, where movements have reignited demands for autonomy and independence.
• Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Jai Sindh Muttahida Mahaz launching violent operations against the Pakistani military.

The army is now fighting battles not just on the borders, but within its own territories—a scenario that is rapidly spiraling out of control.

Is Pakistan Headed Toward Another Surrender?

Analysts say the current crisis is worse than what Pakistan faced in 1971, when over 90,000 troops surrendered to the Indian Army. This time, the internal threat is more fragmented and widespread. Unlike 1971, multiple fronts—from Balochistan to Gilgit-Baltistan—are demanding independence, fueled by the military’s failed strategy and India’s decisive response.

Air Defense Trial Ends in Failure for Pakistan

Pakistan’s intention behind the May 8 attacks was to test India’s air defense readiness. However, the massive infiltration attempt using drone swarms was completely foiled. The incident has further exposed the technological and strategic superiority of India’s defense forces and underlined the lack of preparedness within Pakistan's ranks.

Collapse is Imminent, Say Experts

Political experts and defense analysts believe Shahbaz Sharif and Asim Munir are now cornered with no option left but surrender. The collapse of state authority in several regions, ongoing rebellion, and failure on the India front may soon force the Pakistani leadership to step down or face total anarchy.

India’s solid defense preparedness has reassured border residents, while Pakistan’s humiliation on the global stage has emboldened rebel groups within the country.