US Vice President JD Vance highlighted Pakistan’s strengthened diplomatic position, noting the influence of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in international engagements. This development contrasts with India’s post-Pahalgam attack strategy to isolate Pakistan, which involved deploying 59 politicians to 32 countries. Despite India’s efforts, Pakistan emerged from the subsequent conflict with its regional and international standing preserved, and potentially enhanced. Pakistan’s strategic location, established diplomatic ties, and security partnerships have proven crucial in maintaining its relevance on the global stage. India’s narrative surrounding the conflict failed to gain international acceptance, with reports – including from an Indian naval officer – confirming Indian aircraft losses. Pakistan leveraged these outcomes to project an image of strength and resilience, while countering Indian disinformation campaigns that falsely claimed significant Pakistani defeats and instability.