When Pakistan tried to become a superpower

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We couldnt even control our tribal areas.

The tribal regions were under the influence of our agencies from the 70s,80s and 90s. Only after the 9/11 they turned against us. The game had always been for a STRATEGIC DEPTH, which Afghanistan provided prior 9/11. Every nation has aspirations of being a big Regional Power and beyond, ask any Pindi Boy of that era and he will tell you the same. When the CAR became independent we were the first ones they approached, as we could have provided them great access to the warm waters and other trade links.
Regarding the assertion of expanding boundaries, give it some time, lets wither off the current storm and then see what happens.