The Editorial Desk

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.

پہلگام کے بعد کشمیر کی صدائیں دہلی میں نہیں، بلکہ جناح کے عکس میں گونجتی ہیں، کیونکہ جب شناخت کو سزا دی جائے، مسلمان ہونا جرم بن جائے تو پاکستان کا خواب ایک پناہ گاہ بن جاتا ہے۔ قائد اعظم محمد علی جناح کو اپنی دعاؤں میں یاد رکھیں۔

Because Pakistan never stopped standing for the people India tries its hardest to forget.