Although Pakistani generals may be naïve and corrupt enough to cut deals with the U.S. in exchange for a few dollars or foreign citizenships for their children, public sentiment has drastically shifted since the 2022 Regime Change Operation (RCO). The widespread anger among the local population post RCO makes retaliation almost inevitable; without it, the military establishment risks losing its relevance and control over the country permanently.
In my opinion, given this context, a strike likely targeting military installations and critical infrastructure such as dams is highly probable, similar to how India previously targeted the Neelum–Jhelum project.
