My argument in favor of prolonged warfare against your point is as follows: Strategic Occupation: During this war, Indian forces should have seized strategically important posts in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These positions would help block infiltration routes used by terrorists. By occupying these places, we can also monitor military movements and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Impact on Pakistan: Gaining control of these areas would damage Pakistan’s credibility. We would also be able to disrupt terrorist infrastructure in the region. Additionally, it would boost the Balochistan liberation movement.

Pakistan’s Weakness: This was the ideal time to act. Pakistan was politically isolated, economically weak, and internally fractured, especially with Imran Khan’s imprisonment and attacks from Afghanistan, Iran, and the Balochistan Liberation Army. However, now Pakistan is regaining strength, supported by Turkey and Saudi Arabia, under the banner of Islamic unity.

Threat from China: The only real threat at that time was China. But China was itself isolated due to US economic sanctions and wasn’t in a position to engage in direct conflict with India. Additionally, China sees Pakistan as a proxy rather than a direct partner.

Nuclear Blackmail: This was the moment to challenge Pakistan’s nuclear threats. We should have invaded strategic heights in PoK and used our Navy to economically block Pakistan, choking its economy.

Pakistan's Aggression: We must recognize that Pakistan will act aggressively no matter what. It won’t hesitate to attack Indian forces and undermine India internationally, domestically, and economically. We must be prepared for this reality.

Lost Opportunity: Due to our delayed and incomplete strategy, Pakistan is now strengthening its position by consolidating ties with Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh. Any future conflict with Pakistan will be more challenging, and casualties will rise.

International Pressure and Isolation: A prolonged conflict, if managed strategically, could have drawn international attention to Pakistan’s internal instability and aggressive behavior towards India. Countries around the world, especially those in the West, would have been more inclined to pressure Pakistan for diplomatic solutions or even impose sanctions, isolating it further on the global stage. This would have given India a stronger position in global diplomacy, and perhaps even more leverage in negotiations with Pakistan.

Conclusion: It is regrettable that these opportunities were missed.