Islamic Factor in the Anti-Indian Rhetoric of the Pakistan Army

The article analyses the specifics of appeal to Islamic factor in Pakistan justify conflict with India. Long-lasting confrontation between two countries contributed cultivation an enemy image India by military, that was built mostly on opposition Muslims and Hindus, incompatibility their mentality value systems. Thus, due policy military regimes, a religious motive became inseparable part Indian-Pakistani confrontation. At same time, for Pakistani personnel who joined service under colonial government hostile attitude towards Hindu population not typical. Such events as partition British armed forces basis, clashes Muslims, Hindus Sikhs, first Indo-Pakistani war fact Muslim offi cers began distrust Hindus. Subsequent generations showed open hostility perception spirit “clash civilizations”. Justifi cation struggle Kashmir is important indicator this, it depicted protection brothers from rule. Since Islam positioned fundamental doctrine Pakistan, these views confl ict have become integral ideology general.