Pakistan initiated a military campaign in Kashmir in 1965 known as what?

Operation Gibraltar was a covert military operation launched by Pakistan in 1965 to infiltrate forces into Jammu and Kashmir. The aim was to incite local uprisings against Indian administration and pave the way for a larger strategic advantage. The operation ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the 1965 war between Pakistan and India. While it faced operational challenges its planning highlighted Pakistan’s strategic focus on Kashmir. Operation Gibraltar remains a significant event in South Asian military history influencing subsequent defense strategies and shaping the political discourse around the Kashmir conflict in both nations.