Imran Khan Attack: How New Delhi Insiders Are Reading The Situation

One official said the turmoil both in the Pakistani army and in the polity is "good news" for India, as it can "breathe easy" for some time.

The assassination attempt on former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has not only plunged the country deeper into turmoil but spawned new strategic factors for India, ranging from the future of Pakistan's all-powerful military and intelligence establishment to its political stability, government insiders say.

While Pakistan's army tries to control the internal chaos, presenting a reprieve from hostilities on the border areas for India, New Delhi is also closely monitoring the "very critical" internal law and order situation in the country, officials in New Delhi have told NDTV.

Reports reaching New Delhi indicate that the internal struggle within the Pakistani army has "weakened its structure deeply" and its chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa is himself involved in the firefighting, an officer claimed, requesting not to be named.

General Bajwa is scheduled to retire on November 29 after a second three-year term as army chief, but may not relinquish his grip on power just yet, he said.