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From Operation Sindoor to Operation Bunyan al-Marsous: A Soldier’s Perspective

October 17, 2025
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🎙️ Podcast by 7C Report | Featuring Maj (R) Sadaqat Ali

Strategic Depth: Exploring South Asia’s Military Realities with Maj (R) Sadaqat Ali

September 2025 |  Hosted by Parisa Sultan |  Produced by 7C Production

In this eye-opening episode of the 7C Report Podcast, we sit down with Major (Retired) Sadaqat Ali, a seasoned military officer of the Pakistan Army, to uncover the historical, regional, and strategic complexities of South Asia.

From cross-border tensions to regional power dynamics, this conversation bridges personal experience with geo-political analysis — offering a rare and balanced perspective on military service, diplomacy, and national identity.

Meet Our Esteemed Guest: Maj (R) Sadaqat Ali

A retired officer with firsthand experience in Pakistan’s military operations, Maj Sadaqat Ali brings a veteran’s clarity to subjects often lost in political noise. His firsthand experience makes this conversation not only informative but deeply authentic.

Operation Sindoor to Bunyan al-Marsous:

What’s the Real Story?
This podcast dives deep into key military operations from Operation Sindoor (a pivotal South Asian conflict event) to Operation Bunyan al-Marsous (the Libyan civil war operation supported by international coalitions).

What You’ll Learn:

  • What really happened in Operation Sindoor?
  • Pakistan’s strategic alignment during Operation Bunyan al-Marsous
  • The evolution of defense doctrines in South Asia
  • Insights into the decision-making mindset of military leadership
  • How soldiers cope with war, displacement, and loss
  • The human face of defense that news stories rarely reveal

Key Discussion Points

-) Historical Context of Regional Tensions

     From post-Partition conflicts to modern territorial disputes, Maj Sadaqat Ali outlines how history continues to shape modern military engagements in the region.

Borders may be drawn with ink, but they’re defended with blood.

-) Cross-Border Dynamics & Global Impacts

     What does regional tension between neighbors (like Pakistan and India) mean for global diplomacy?

     Maj Sadaqat explains how seemingly local military conflicts often carry global consequences, especially in an era of nuclear deterrence and regional alliances.

-) The Human Side of Military Service

     Beneath the strategy and command structures lie real people — sons, fathers, brothers.

Uniforms don’t strip away humanity — they strengthen it. Every mission is personal.

     From battlefield trauma to moral dilemmas, the conversation opens up the emotional complexities faced by those in uniform.

-) Diplomacy in the Age of Conflict

     How do international players influence regional conflicts?

     We discuss:

     The role of UN peacekeeping

     NGO interference and hidden agendas

     Foreign funding and how it distorts sovereignty

-) Media Narratives: Truth or Tactic?

     Maj Sadaqat reflects on how media portrayal can make or break national morale — and how       fake news and sensationalism affect military operations.

You may win the war on ground, but if you lose the war of perception, the battle isn’t over.

Final Thoughts: Beyond the Battlefield

This podcast goes far beyond operations and battlefields. It reminds us that defending a nation isn’t just a matter of borders and bullets—it’s about preserving truth, honor, and human dignity in a volatile world.

Whether you are a political analyst, history student, or citizen trying to understand your region’s future, this episode offers clarity, truth, and deep respect for those who serve.

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“From Operation Sindoor to Operation Bunyan al-Marsous” | Ft. Maj (R) Sadaqat Ali

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