However, it was later decided by the Pakistani military leadership not to launch the operation.

But both the Indian and Pakistani leadership deserve credit for moving their countries a bit further back from the edge of war.

However, the Pakistani military leadership failed to execute the plans effectively, and the operation produced negative results for Pakistan Army.

However, the Pakistani leadership, unwilling to await his final decision, fomented a tribal revolt and provided military support to the insurgents.

That government needs to work well internally with all elements of Pakistani leadership.

"We still hope that the Pakistani leadership will thoroughly consider its national interests before saying the final 'no,' " he said.

"We have pulled no punches in our messages to the Pakistani leadership," said a top Indian Foreign Office official.

Sentiments within the Pakistani military leadership suggested the attack as being a pre-planned plot that was executed deliberately and intentionally.

It may whisper words of love and affection to the Pakistani leadership but talk is cheap.

Diplomats here say that the Pakistani military leadership, wary of this, might try to step in to cool the civilian Government's language.