The article discusses the shift in public perception of the Pakistani military following a violent attack on Hindu tourists in Kashmir, which led to escalating military conflicts between India and Pakistan. Critics had previously condemned the military for perceived political manipulations regarding the detention of ex-PM Imran Khan. However, the ensuing conflict has united various sections of Pakistani society, including former critics, in support of the military's response to India's actions, suggesting that military conflicts can bolster unpopular regimes.
After India's attack, even the [Pakistani] military critics, who are generally liberal and secular, were demanding that Islamabad should teach a lesson to New Delhi.
They are keeping Khan behind bars because he has challenged the military's dominance.
Many in Pakistan accused the generals of manipulating last year's general elections to keep ex-PM Imran Khan out of power.
The attack was claimed by a group calling itself the Kashmir Resistance, which India says is also known as The Resistance Front.
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