Showcasing its air superiority, the Pakistan Air Force outmanoeuvred and outclassed India’s French Rafales, shattering the illusion of Hindutva-fuelled dominance in South Asian skies, proving this latest cross-border skirmish wasn’t just a dogfight—it was the moment the PAF reclaimed its throne above the clouds.
India’s €7 billion Rafale programme suffered a severe credibility blow when three aircraft were reportedly downed during the cross‑border strikes, erasing some 2.6% in Dassault’s market value within hours. This reframes the Rafale from “game‑changer” to cautionary example, strengthening Pakistan’s diplomatic hand and undermining India’s deterrence strategy.
It is unfortunate to write that India's Sikhs may never fully grasp the depth of Pakistan’s affection because that affection is filtered through a wall of suspicion built by the Indian state, which views any bridge extended westward as inherently suspect.
Because Pakistan never stopped standing for the people India tries its hardest to forget.
A city choking on its own contradictions, Islamabad’s chaos lays bare the PTI’s destructive theatrics, the PML-N’s paralysing cowardice, and Mohsin Naqvi's cruel apathy.
Claims made by Imran Khan's wife that Saudi Arabia conspired to topple Imran Khan’s government border on the ridiculous, painting the Kingdom—Pakistan’s most enduring ally—as an antagonist in the PTI’s melodrama.
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Kamala Harris brings a progressive vision for economic, social, and environmental reform, aiming to break barriers and unite a fractured nation. Yet, her challenges remain complex and deeply rooted.
Trump’s presidency was a whirlwind of economic success and bold foreign policy, shadowed by deep national division and enduring controversies. His impact remains hotly debated as he seeks a return to power.
Third time’s the charm, as they say—and Nawaz Sharif seems determined to prove it. After making bold moves for peace with India in 1999 and again in 2015, he's setting the stage for another attempt in 2025. His optimism is hard to ignore, but will his latest push for dialogue finally break the cycle of rivalry?
