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With the past indicating a pattern of swift conflicts lasting mere weeks, the implications of such a war in the current international climate are ominous, particularly with both nations being nuclear-armed. Should India initiate an offensive, as many analysts predict, it would likely employ its numeric and technological advantages to push deep into Pakistani territory.
However, logistical challenges would emerge for India when maintaining supply lines stretched across hostile territory. Counteractions from Pakistani forces, fortified by local militia and irregulars, could impose significant costs on Indian forces, leading to high casualties on both sides.