Pakistani people are the best, their leaders are great, Modi is my friend in India. Trump

     

          US President Donald Trump has once again taken credit for the ceasefire between Pakistan and India, saying that he brought about a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Speaking to reporters after meeting South African President Ramaphosa at the White House, US President Trump praised the Pakistan-India ceasefire agreement. Trump once again said that he brought about a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Speaking to reporters, the US President said that I told Pakistan and India, what are you doing? The problem between the two countries was increasing. The people of Pakistan are the best and their leaders are great, Modi is my friend in India. Trump said that the US is making big deals with Pakistan and India.

It should be remembered that in India, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had completely denied American efforts in the ceasefire between Pakistan and India in the past few days. On Monday, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, while briefing a parliamentary committee, said that the Pakistan-India ceasefire was strictly bilateral, US President Trump had no role in the ceasefire. The Indian Foreign Secretary said that Trump did not ask permission from us to come in the middle, Trump himself wanted to come on stage and he came. It should be noted that on May 10, Donald Trump himself had announced on his social media platform Truth Social that Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire.

           Donald Trump accuses the South African President of genocide against the white minority, also presented evidence

      US President Donald Trump accused the South African President, who is on a visit to the United States, of genocide against the white minority. US President Donald Trump accused South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of genocide in South Africa during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Trump showed the South African president and journalists documents, including some photographs, as evidence of the genocide of the white minority and said that white farmers were fleeing South Africa. During this time, Trump also played a video in which some people were shown chanting "Kill the farmer." After showing the video, Trump said that this was evidence that the white minority was being targeted in South Africa. South African President Ramaphosa immediately responded to this, saying that these slogans did not represent government policy. He explained that the South African government is committed to racial harmony and the rule of law.

      Sorry, I don't have a plane to give you, South African President's response to Trump

      During the meeting, South African President Ramaphosa sarcastically told Trump, "Sorry, I don't have a plane to give you." South African Safdar made the plane talk because US President Donald Trump has accepted a luxury plane from Qatar as a gift. It was an unusual meeting between South African President Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump at the White House. Trump wanted to talk about violence against white people in South Africa, while Ramaphosa wanted to talk about trade. It is worth noting that President Trump and his supporters have repeatedly claimed that genocide is taking place against white farmers in South Africa. However, the South African government has called the claims made by Trump and his supporters false.

Warning to India!

 

       

            The concerned authorities have confirmed that there is no end date set for the ceasefire between Pakistan and India, therefore, there is no need for contact between the Director Generals of Military Operations to extend the ceasefire. On Sunday, rumors were circulating that the expiry date of the ceasefire is May 18, during which the DGMOs could not be contacted for an extension. Therefore, there was a fear that a defeated India could attack Pakistan again at any time to erase its shame. Meanwhile, Pakistan has also decided to intensify diplomacy in response to the campaign launched by India to send delegations consisting of parliamentarians abroad for misleading propaganda in the world.

         Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached China on Monday, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran next week. The biggest responsibility in this regard has been entrusted to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, under whose leadership a high-level delegation will be sent to the US and Europe. The folly of India’s attack on Pakistan under the guise of the Pahalgam false flag has resulted in this good side that the US President has drawn the world’s attention to it by offering himself to mediate on the Kashmir issue and has highlighted the need to resolve the root cause of tension between Pakistan and India, which India was trying to suppress. The British Parliament has also stressed the need to resolve the issue and has asked its government to adopt a balanced stance in consultation with the Kashmiris. Members of the British Parliament have strongly criticized India for denying the democratic and basic human rights of the people of occupied Kashmir and expressed fear that this could lead to a nuclear war between Pakistan and India. After Kashmir and terrorism, the water issue has also emerged with greater intensity in the few-day war. The Indian Prime Minister’s announcement to suspend the Indus Water Treaty means stopping the water of the Indus River from flowing to Pakistan. DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, while giving an interview to foreign news media, has warned India that if it stops the water, the consequences of Pakistan’s response will last for generations. He said that India is sponsoring terrorism in this region, especially in Pakistan. Our mosques, children, women and elders were martyred, we only targeted Indian military targets. India should understand that it is not America and Pakistan is not Afghanistan. India is not Israel and Pakistan is not Palestine.

         Pakistan has emerged as a major force in this war, according to the media of Western countries, due to its resolute response to Indian aggression and the success it has achieved on the diplomatic front. Pakistan has also released a dossier, which clarifies the historic success of Operation Banyan Al-Marsoos with satellite images, authentic media reports on the Pahalgam false flag, and solid evidence, and has opened the fortress of India's false propaganda and fake news, which exposes Indian aggression and reveals the truth. The DG ISPR rightly said that Pakistan is a champion of peace, but the Pakistani nation and forces have never bowed down and cannot be bowed down. Only big and wise powers like America can understand the passion of the people of Pakistan. After this warning from Pakistan, it is necessary for India to adopt the path of peace instead of confrontation and remove the madness of the regional police chief from its mind.

US President Donald Trump and Pakistan

   

               In light of the completely changed and constructive attitude of US President Donald Trump in the light of these four months of his power, it would not be wrong to say that he has come as an ambassador of peace in his second term. Stopping the escalating war between the two nuclear countries Pakistan and India, ending the sanctions imposed on Syria, starting bilateral talks with Iran in the hope of ending the forty-four-year differences and starting a new era of friendly relations in return, and efforts to stop the Russia-Ukraine war have pleasantly surprised the world. However, the American role in the continuation of Israeli attacks on Gaza has certainly become a question mark.

        President Trump has now brought an agenda of global trade promotion, not war, and is giving the same message to Pakistan and India to spend their capital on ending poverty instead of preparing for war. Pakistan has always been a proponent of peace. When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, within a few moments on April 22, 2025, justified the Pahalgam incident and started provocations, held Pakistan responsible for it, threatened it with serious consequences, and announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, despite this, Pakistan acted patiently and offered to investigate the Pahalgam incident from every angle. But India, considering it Pakistan's weakness, intoxicated by its military power, fired missiles at its civilian populations on the night of May 6-7, killing 26 people, injuring 46, and desecrating mosques. In response, Pakistan shot down 6 of India's famous aircraft. On May 8, India attacked several cities in Pakistan. Drone attacks were carried out which were destroyed by the Pakistan Air Force.

         The Indian missile attack on the Nur Khan air base on the night of May 9 proved to be the final test of Pakistan's patience and from dawn to 8 am, it had crushed the pride of the Indian Air Force, which made the world unable to stop praising the bravery of the Pakistani falcons. Before this series of Pakistani successes could continue, President Trump, realizing the fragility of the situation, put pressure on him and called for an immediate ceasefire and, through his mediation, called for an end to the issue through negotiations. After completing a four-day tour of Arab countries, in a TV interview, President Trump highlighted all the horrific aspects of the Indo-Pak war and emphasized the need for beneficial measures for both sides instead of potential losses. The aforementioned interview of President Trump reflects his encouraging analytical attitude towards Pakistan. He not only hopes that Pakistan will increase trade with the United States, but according to him, Pakistan and India should also come forward together in this field. He openly expressed that America cannot forget Pakistan, it is an intelligent, hardworking and talented nation. But despite good relations, it is surprising that Pakistan does not trade with Washington.

        In the light of President Trump’s interview, it is important to mention that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has repeatedly offered the Modi government to sit down and resolve all issues together and instead discuss issues of bilateral interest. But he always considered this as Pakistan’s weakness. President Trump’s offer of mediation is undoubtedly encouraging for Pakistan. To make it fruitful and sustainable, Kashmir is one such issue, the resolution of which will automatically eliminate other issues.

Why India afraid of Kashmir’s political independence and third-party mediation?

       UN resolutions clearly give the Kashmiri people the right to decide their own future, India, which calls itself the world’s largest democracy, when it comes to Kashmir, its approach is dominated by dictatorship, coercion and fear rather than democratic values.

      The Kashmiri people have been engaged in a struggle for freedom and the right to self-determination for the past seventy-five years, but India tries to suppress their voice at every level. There are several reasons for this pressure and concern, including the possible autonomy of Kashmir, and mediation by a third world power such as the UN, OIC, China or the US, which are considered the biggest threats to India. The question is, why is New Delhi so afraid of these two issues?

     Whenever “Kashmir” and “third-party mediation” are mentioned in the government chambers of Delhi, an unusual unease is felt. International diplomatic circles and analysts seem to agree that India’s claim of Kashmir as its “integral part” is a weak claim on historical, legal and moral grounds.

     The UN resolutions clearly give the Kashmiri people the right to decide their own future, and India itself initially accepted these resolutions, but later reneged on its promises. Till date, the Kashmiris have not been given the opportunity to hold a plebiscite because India knows that the outcome could be a political, moral and ideological defeat for it.

     Kashmir’s independence could be not just a geographical dispute but also a dangerous precedent, which would set an example for other separatist regions of India. The Sikh community in Punjab still seems mentally prepared for the establishment of Khalistan. Thousands of people have died in the Khalistan movement since 1984 and this movement is still alive in the hearts of Sikh nationalists. If Kashmir gets independence or the aspirations of Kashmiris are recognized at the international level, it could be an encouraging message for the Sikhs. Similarly, several states in northeastern India such as Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura consider themselves ethnically, culturally and religiously different from central India. Dozens of separatist groups are active in these regions who consider India a colonial power. They can present any political developments in Kashmir as an argument for their right to self-determination.

     Another major fear of India is that if the UN, OIC or other world powers mobilize to mediate in Kashmir, the international community will see the true feelings of the Kashmiri people and the serious human rights violations committed by India in full force. India is afraid of this diplomatic pressure because the decision of an impartial international forum could refute its narrative that Kashmir is its internal matter.

    Kashmir is the most militarized region in the world, with nearly nine hundred thousand Indian soldiers stationed there. This means that there is more than one soldier for every ten Kashmiris. Dozens of homes are raided daily in the valley, and more than 3,000 Kashmiri youth have been extrajudicially killed between 2019 and 2024. Such a situation should be a source of shame for any democratic state.

     Kashmir is also in a serious economic and social crisis. According to the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce, the valley has suffered an economic loss of more than Rs 25 billion from 2019 to 2024 alone. Industries like tourism, carpet weaving, agriculture and handicrafts have reached the brink of collapse. Educational institutions remain closed for about 180 days a year and the education of children has been severely affected. According to a UNICEF report in 2021, 60 percent of children in the valley suffer from some form of mental stress or psychological distress.

     Although there is verbal support at the international level, practical measures are insufficient. The United Nations issued two major reports on Kashmir in 2018 and 2019, in which the Indian army was found guilty of serious human rights violations. Organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have repeatedly criticized Indian policies. The European Parliament also demanded in a resolution in 2020 that India restore the internet in Kashmir and release political prisoners. However, India has consistently violated the fundamental rights of Kashmiris by rejecting all these demands.

     The Kashmiri people have not only been deprived of their political autonomy, but military force, media censorship and international diplomatic cunning are being used to suppress their voice. The Kashmir issue is no longer just a regional dispute, but has become a humanitarian, moral and global issue, which the international community must discuss openly and fearlessly.

     Recently, after the increasing tension between Pakistan and India, the US President has once again offered to mediate on the Kashmir issue, and said that its solution is only through dialogue. This statement by the US President has further strengthened Pakistan's long-standing position on the global stage, as Pakistan has always said that Kashmir is a disputed region and its future should be determined by the will of the Kashmiris, and not through any military or geographical coercion. The Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Foreign Office welcomed this statement so that the path of lasting peace in South Asia can be paved.

     In this context, it is necessary for the United Nations to create a strong mechanism for the implementation of its resolutions, and for other world powers, including the United States, to pressure India to grant the Kashmiris their democratic rights. Pakistan should also make its diplomatic narrative more effective and work with the international media, think tanks and human rights organizations to present the Kashmir case in a comprehensive manner. If the international community squanders this opportunity, South Asia could move towards another major humanitarian tragedy, the effects of which will not be limited to Pakistan and India alone, but will affect the entire world. If the global conscience continues to remain silent, Kashmir will become not just a human tragedy, but a metaphor for a moral failure.

Thank you Modi

When Pakistan declared itself invincible by carrying out a nuclear explosion on May 28, 1998, Nazir Naji wrote a column saying, “Thank you Vajpayee,” because if India had not carried out a nuclear explosion in Pokhran on May 11, 1998, Pakistan would not have had this justification. In this context, I have to thank Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. If Modiji had not made the foolishness of venturing against Pakistan after the attack on the paramilitary force in Pulwama and the firing on tourists in Pahalgam, our forces would not have had the opportunity to prove themselves as a leaden wall for the defense of the country. The world would never have known that the skies of this region are dominated by the falcons of the Pakistan Air Force and no one, including India, dares to challenge it. The whole world is curious as to how the Pakistan Air Force inflicted the worst defeat on an enemy three times its size on the night of May 6-7 and how it was able to defeat them?

After the Balakot surgical strike, when Pakistan shot down two Indian MiG-21 fighter jets and captured pilot Abhinandan, Modi had said that the situation would have been different if we had Rafale. The Indian Air Force was confident that this time they had the French fighter jet Rafale, which is considered invincible, but the Pakistan Air Force crushed their pride. What happened that night was not just an air clash but an explosive revelation, which shattered the myth of India’s air superiority, which its Western allies had been spreading for years. The Indian Air Force had been busy preparing for several days. About 180 Indian aircraft were ready to attack the western front. Their aim was clear, to repeat the Balakot adventure, shatter Pakistan’s dream of defense, and prove its power by proving its strategic superiority in the region. Rafale, which was claimed to never miss its target, did not get a chance to strike. The Rafale jets, which are considered more powerful than the modern fighter jet F-35, fell like lifeless birds and were defeated by the J-10C. So was it a technological superiority? A victory of French weapons over China? This impression is completely wrong and tantamount to turning a blind eye to reality. Don’t you remember the 1965 war? Pakistan had old American-made F-86 Sabre jets while the Indian Air Force was flying modern British-made Hawker Hunter jets. The general impression was that the PAF’s Sabre jets could not compete with the Indian Hawker Hunter jets. But during the 17-day war, 110 Indian fighter jets were destroyed while 18 PAF fighter jets were destroyed.

At that time, the Russian MiG-21 was among the most modern aircraft, but the PAF’s Shaheens, led by Squadron Leader Syed Sajjad Haider, destroyed these Indian planes on the ground at the Pathankot air base. If success depended solely on technology, what did India lack? French-made Rafale aircraft, Russian-made S-400 defense system and Israeli Harop drones. As a result of this war, the magic of Western technological superiority has definitely been broken, French defense contracts have been jeopardized and the demand for Chinese-made weapons has increased, but this feat has been accomplished by Pakistani falcons. Now the game has changed, India's dream of air superiority has been shattered by the purchase of 36 Rafale aircraft, Spectra EW radars, and a system based on French engineering in the air. This is why Modi ji had to approach Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United States for a ceasefire.

Opportunities to move forward in the lives of nations do not come again and again. We have got a second chance to restore our identity, correct mistakes and make a new beginning. For the first time, we were victorious on May 28, 1998 when we got the honor of becoming the first nuclear power in the Islamic world. Those friendly countries that did not take Pakistan into account, started looking at us with respect and dignity. In the context of the economic sanctions imposed after the nuclear explosions, Pakistan's problems were understood and cooperation was provided in solving them. But in the last few years, it has become a familiar fact among every friend and enemy that when they see us, they come to us with a shovel and ask for help. India also tried to squeeze the same painful vein of ours and tried to stop the new installment of loans from the IMF. Now that a new era has begun in the East and the West, not only our own but also our foreign counterparts have recognized our defense capabilities, the fact has become clear to everyone that Pakistan is not a trifle and is capable of defeating an enemy many times bigger than itself. Our allies, who have supported us in every difficult time for years, have also felt the pleasant feeling that the investment made in Pakistan has not been wasted but has proven to be very profitable. Muslim countries are boasting about our strength, so it is time to take care of ourselves. This is an opportunity to change Pakistan's destiny by addressing its economic problems. The same solidarity and unity that was demonstrated during the five-day war with India, if the same unity and unity is demonstrated to deal with other problems facing the country, then we can succeed in making Pakistan excel on the economic front as well. That is why I am grateful and thankful to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing this opportunity to Pakistan.

Pakistan's glorious victory and India's Embarrassment

       

        The various wars and tensions between Pakistan and India are an important part of history. In these wars, the Pakistani army not only defended its borders but also demonstrated its military capabilities on the global stage. The successes of the Pakistani army in these wars reflect its professionalism, bravery and strategy.

       Immediately after the partition, the Kashmir issue arose. The first war between Pakistan and India was fought over the Kashmir issue in 1947. The Pakistani army participated bravely in the 1947-48 war. Pakistan achieved great successes in this war, especially in the Kashmir valley, forcing India to retreat. As a result, some parts of Kashmir came under the control of Pakistan, which is today called Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. 

      The 1965 war was the second major war between Pakistan and India. The Indian army attacked Pakistani territory, but the Pakistani army not only stopped the attack but also conducted successful military operations in many areas of India. The Pakistani army defended valiantly in the Chela village near Lahore and the Sialkot sector. The Pakistani army demonstrated its capabilities on the battlefield. 

     The 1971 war was the third major war between Pakistan and India. During this war, the Pakistani army also put up strong resistance, especially on the western borders, and was successful in confronting the Indian army. Although the outcome of the war was unpleasant for Pakistan, the army demonstrated its determination and courage.

      In 1999, another war took place between Pakistan and India in Kargil. The Pakistani army achieved major successes against India in this area, and forced the Indian army to retreat from some important mountain peaks. The Pakistani army demonstrated its war strategy, fighting skills in local mountainous areas, and determination on the battlefield in the Kargil War.

     This time, the night between 6 and 7 May 2025 will be remembered in the military history of the world in that in just one and a half to two hours, India, the country that attacked Pakistan, had to suffer such a blow that it had to admit its defeat by hoisting the white flag at many check posts on the Line of Control. India targeted civilian populations and mosques in the darkness of night. In this attack, 8 civilians were martyred and 35 were injured. While two student siblings were martyred in the shelling in the Nakial sector. Pakistan responded befittingly to the Indian aggression and targeted military installations in many places including Kupwara, Baramulla, Rajouri, Kargil, Layyah, Poonch and Akhnoor. While the Pakistan Air Force shot down three enemy Rafale aircraft, one Sukhoi aircraft, and one MiG aircraft. In response to India's continuous attacks. 

      Pakistan launched Operation 'Banyan Marsus' (Iron Wall) on Saturday morning and targeted military targets in India through the 'Fath One Missile System'. It also destroyed the 'Brahmoos' missile in the Indian Beas region, the Udhampur Air Base and the Pathankot Airfield. It also attacked military bases in Jalandhar, Gujarat and Rajasthan. An arms depot in Chandigarh and the Sirsa Airfield were also destroyed. The Indian Military Intelligence training center that was conducting terrorism in Pakistan in Rajouri was also destroyed in the attack. Hypersonic missiles from the Pakistani Air Force's JF-17 Thunder destroyed India's $1.5 billion worth of S-400 system in Adampur. 

       Seeing such a huge destruction, the Indian government immediately contacted the United States and requested an immediate ceasefire. The US President mobilized, he contacted the leadership of Saudi Arabia and Turkey and offered Pakistan a ceasefire, which Pakistan accepted. 

       Pakistan's army is a strong institution that has played an important role in national defense and international relations. Pakistan's army has achieved successes not only on the battlefields but also in various missions around the world. Its history of strategy, bravery and sacrifices is remembered not only in Pakistan but also around the world. The successes of Pakistan's army are the result of its professional skills, determination and sacrifices made for the defense of the country. If Pakistan's army has proven its strength on the battlefields, it has also proven its presence in peacekeeping missions at the global level.

Pakistan's attacks will reverberate throughout the world

 

  India fired its own projectiles in Amritsar, crossed the border and came back, which we shot down, forensics are being conducted: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry

   DGISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, while holding a press conference with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, said that India has created a false drama that Pakistan attacked 15 places and our air defense stopped them, India should listen, when Pakistan attacks, it will be seen and its echo will be heard, then not the Indian media but the whole world will tell that Pakistan has attacked.

    DGISPR, while exposing the Indian drama, said that India fired four projectiles from Adampur, three projectiles were targeted in a general area in Amritsar, one projectile crossed the international border and we shot it down at Danga. Your armed forces are alert and we keep an eye on whatever comes from India, whatever is coming is being monitored and is being eliminated.

    DG ISPR showed the debris of the Indian missile that entered Pakistan and said that its forensics are being done, that is why it is being called a projectile. Three such projectiles were deliberately dropped by India on its own city Amritsar. India is lying, Pakistan has attacked 15 locations, this is a cooked story, it can be laughed at, I ask some questions on this, is the Indian government and its army living in the 18th century or the 21st century?

   He said that in the 21st century, every projectile leaves its mark, every projectile has a digital signature, there is no such thing as you can make up any story you want, the second question is when will the Indian government step out of the film world and enter the real world, India's imaginary phantom strike, we saw in 2016 when Uri happened, there was a phantom strike even after that but in reality nothing happened and it was claimed that a strike was carried out. Now India is saying, Pakistan attacked 15 places and our air defense defended brilliantly. 

    DG ISPR A Rika had said that where India dropped its missiles in Amritsar, they would have actually set fire to these crops, at least to make it real, where these projectiles were lifted and placed and pictures are being made and broadcast. So when will you come out of the cinema and come to the real world, the drama is being played that an attack is being made from 15 places which has no signature and you stopped it, if you have such a wonderful air defense system that on the night of 6th and 7th you came at the time and place of your choice, you had deployed your entire air defense, you knew that if you attack, there will be a response, then how did your 5 planes fall?. If your defense system is so wonderful, you would have stopped your planes from falling.

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif said that India knows this very well that when Pakistan attacks at its own time and place, there is no need to tell your Indian media, but the whole world will know, then they will say that an attack has taken place today, they will play it again and again. Pakistan's attack will be seen and echoed.

     

           The US is concerned about the Pakistan-India conflict, India attacked and Pakistan responded

    JD Vance has said that the US is concerned about the Pakistan-India conflict, we have nothing to do with the Pakistan-India conflict, we cannot interfere in the war between the two countries. US Vice President JD Vance has said in an interview with US TV that the Pakistan-India conflict should be resolved soon. The US is concerned about the Pakistan-India conflict, India attacked and Pakistan responded. JD Vance said that we cannot interfere in the war between the two countries, we have nothing to do with the Pakistan-India conflict. The US can take the path of diplomacy, there should not be a nuclear war between Pakistan and India. He said that the clash of nuclear powers is always worrying, both countries should think with a cool head.

US supports independent investigation into attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir

          We want perpetrators to be brought to justice and we support any effort to that end

     US State Department spokesperson Timmy Bruce has indicated that the US may support an independent investigation into the massacre of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. We want perpetrators to be brought to justice and we support any effort to that end. US State Department spokesperson Timmy Bruce said that the US is playing a central role in their dialogue in the India-Pakistan tension. In response to the question of whether US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, Timmy Bruce said that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today contacted the Indian Foreign Minister and the Pakistani Prime Minister separately and urged both countries to reduce tensions. There should be talks between the two countries. He added that this is a very delicate and dangerous situation, but the details of any diplomatic talks or negotiations are not being discussed. We will not make it public. In the past two days, the US leadership has been in constant contact with the top leaders of both countries to reduce tensions in the region. We have nothing to do with the Pakistan-India conflict, we cannot interfere in the war between the two countries, US Vice President.

      

Pakistan Air Force vs Indian Air Force: A Comparison of Capabilities, Technology and Strategy

 

            On April 22, 2025, at least 28 people were killed and over 20 injured in an attack in the tourist destination of Pahalgam in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The dead included personnel from the Indian Navy, intelligence agencies and tourists. The attack was claimed by ‘The Resistance Front’ (TRF), which claimed that the attack was aimed at resisting the settlement of non-locals, which it sees as part of the demographic change in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The incident has once again brought into focus the defense balance and especially the air power comparison between Pakistan and India, the two nuclear-armed countries in South Asia. 

        The two countries are constantly competing for supremacy not only on the land and naval fronts but also in the airspace. The backbone of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is the JF-17 Thunder aircraft, the latest version of which is the JF-17 Block III. These aircraft are equipped with AESA radar, advanced BVR missiles and digital avionics. In addition, Pakistan has the Chinese J-10C, which is a modern 4.5+ generation multi-role fighter jet, and the American F-16 aircraft, which are considered the best for air superiority in dogfighting. On the other hand, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has Rafale aircraft acquired from France, which are equipped with Meteor BVR missiles, SCALP cruise missiles and advanced electronic warfare systems. And in addition, India has a large number of Su-30MKIs, while the indigenously developed Tejas LCA has also become a part of the Indian Air Force, but these aircraft are not yet considered capable of competing with the world's major air powers at a full operational level. India has over 600 fighter jets while Pakistan has around 350. 

       But when it comes to operational efficiency and decision-making agility, Pakistan has the edge thanks to cost-effective and highly integrated platforms like the JF-17. The Pakistan Air Force’s defensive strategy, training and professionalism make it a formidable air force even with a small number. The Balakot incident is a clear example of this, where Pakistan shot down an Indian MiG-21 and captured Wing Commander Abhinandan, sending a message to the world that not only the number of weapons, but also training, experience and quick response capability are decisive. The Indian Air Force has the advantages of technical diversity, large numbers and high funding, but it faces several difficulties in integrating systems. In contrast, Pakistan, despite its limited resources, has integrated planning, compatible technology, and dynamic command systems that are capable of responding quickly to any emergency. Modern air warfare is not just about strength or numbers, but strategic superiority, quick and accurate decisions, and effective training are the elements that give any air force an edge, and in this field, Pakistan has an edge over India.

Pahalgam incident: harsh diplomatic measures of India

 

    The way India used the Pahalgam incident to create an atmosphere of war in the region by immediately blaming Pakistan without any investigation and taking harsh diplomatic measures, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, is rapidly growing in the global community. There is a growing sense of the unreasonableness of this behavior. The international community seems to be playing its role in preparing India for a transparent investigation. 

     In this regard, important progress was made by Russia, Turkey, Switzerland, Greece and Iraq yesterday. Turkish Ambassador Dr. Irfan Nezerulu, in a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, made it clear that Turkey supports Pakistan’s stance on a transparent investigation into the Pahalgam incident, while the Prime Minister, while thanking the Turkish government and people, pointed out the fact that India is conspiring to link Pakistan to the incident despite failing to provide any evidence of Pakistan’s involvement in the Pahalgam incident. 

     The Foreign Ministers of Switzerland and Greece also confirmed Pakistan’s stance on a transparent and impartial investigation in a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar yesterday. The Foreign Minister, while rejecting India’s baseless allegations and provocative propaganda in his conversation with the Foreign Ministers of Greece and Switzerland, clarified the dangerous implications of India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty.

     The Swiss Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s readiness to investigate the Pahalgam incident and expressed his desire to cooperate in the investigation. The Head of Foreign Affairs of the European Union, Kaja Klass, in a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and India, urged both countries to exercise restraint and adopt the path of dialogue to improve the situation. Irani Foreign Minister Araqchi is also visiting Pakistan during the Pak-India tension, after which he will also go to India and meet high-ranking officials of both countries to discuss ending the mutual tension. 

      A very important development in terms of the mobilization of the international community to end the tension between Pakistan and India has come in the form of contact between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the Foreign Ministers of both India and Pakistan. He has urged both countries to resolve their differences through political and diplomatic means within the framework of the Simla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration. 

     According to the Russian Embassy, ​​in an online conversation with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, Lavrov discussed Pakistan-India relations. Stressing the need for bilateral communication, he said that differences should be resolved in accordance with the provisions of the 1972 Simla Agreement and the 1999 Lahore Declaration, which have agreed to adopt the method of peaceful dialogue for resolving disputes between South Asian neighbors. 

     Undoubtedly, the mobilization of the international community to end the tension between the nuclear powers of South Asia is not only a regional need but also a need for global peace and the progress made in this regard yesterday is very welcome. The wise course for the Indian government is not to let these efforts of the international community go in vain and, as Pakistan has offered, to fully cooperate in a transparent investigation of the incident with the participation of the international community, because the path of war would be disastrous for India itself and its consequences would be very serious at the global level.

Conflict is destructive for all

 

       The role of the Modi government in the Pahalgam incident is as suspicious as it is for its political interests in the Indian state elections, credible evidence of it has come to the world in the last ten days. However, the continuation of threats without presenting any evidence of accusations against Pakistan proves that the Pahalgam incident was a heartless drama created for political interests and that is why the Modi government is following the policy of maintaining tension despite the complete failure of efforts to involve Pakistan in it. The clashes on the borders have been going on for eight days and the fear of any major conflict is present at any moment. In order to harm the Pakistani economy, the Indian government has tried a new tactic by demanding the IMF to reconsider its ongoing cooperation for the improvement of the Pakistani economy. In the meantime, it is necessary for the government, army and people of Pakistan to be vigilant and keep warning the international community to thwart any Indian attempt to disrupt peace in the region.

    Yesterday, a special conference of Corps Commanders was held in this regard, and on the other hand, the Prime Minister met with the ambassadors of friendly countries and made it clear that if India is not stopped from its hostility to peace, a conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries will have severe negative effects on the entire world, so they should use their influence to end the tension. Meanwhile, the special Corps Commanders Conference chaired by Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir reiterated the country's unwavering resolve to maintain its sovereignty and territorial integrity. According to the conference statement, the recent incident in Pahalgam is aimed at diverting Pakistan's attention from its ongoing efforts for western borders and economic recovery. In this context, India is seeking to usurp Pakistan's legal and fundamental water rights by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, which it will not be allowed to succeed in.

     The US Vice President has also acknowledged in his statement that Pakistan is a responsible country and hopes that it will cooperate in the investigation, while he inexplicably urged India to give a response that does not create a wider regional conflict. In a situation where Pakistan, with its offer of participation, has itself demanded that a transparent and impartial investigation be conducted into the Pahalgam incident, the US Vice President's suggestion to India to respond before any investigation and inquiry is not at all reasonable and the only reason for this can be to provide a way to save India from complete embarrassment. It would be better if the US Vice President reconsiders his suggestion and advises India to refrain from unrest.

     In this unpleasant situation created by India, the position of Pakistan's all-weather friend, the People's Republic of China, is absolutely fair and unequivocal, which was being expressed continuously at the government level. However, in an interview given to CNN yesterday, prominent Chinese expert on global affairs Victor Gao also made it clear to the Indian media without any hesitation that China's determination in the matter of defending Pakistan's sovereignty should not be misjudged, the friendship between Pakistan and China is as strong as evergreen and steel. In these circumstances, the only sensible course of action for the Modi government is to move beyond the petty political tactics of short-term political interests and make good-faith progress towards a peaceful resolution of differences with Pakistan, for which Pakistan is always ready, while the path of confrontation is certain to prove disastrous for all.

New political twist in Canada

According to preliminary opinion polls, the Liberal Party has won the national election in Canada on April 28 for the third consecutive time. Although such elections are common in Western democracies, the victory or defeat of a political party does not have a long-term impact. But the reason for the surprising victory of the Liberal Party this time is that four months ago, this party was extremely unpopular among the Canadian people, and for this reason, Justin Trudeau, who has been the Prime Minister for the past ten years, had to step down from the leadership of the party and also resign from the Prime Ministership. Four months ago, the Liberal Party, which had a popularity of sixteen percent among the people, won the election on April 28 by winning forty-three percent of the vote.

Looking back at Canadian politics over the past few months, this charisma seems more a response to the aggressive behavior of the new US President Donald Trump than to the leadership ability of the Liberal Party. As soon as he took office, he criticized Canada in a disparaging manner, calling it the 51st state of the United States, and addressed the then Prime Minister as the governor of a US state. As soon as President Trump came to power, he adopted a clearly hostile attitude by imposing special customs on imports from Canada, which began a conflict between the two countries that led to a sudden rivalry between the friendly relations of the two countries. The whole world was shocked by the insults and threats of the new US President Trump, but for the Canadian people, it was an unbelievable act and a nightmare, and suddenly the entire nation was gripped by a new fear. And in view of this fear and inappropriate American behavior, Canadian politics also took a new turn, and the credit for this new political path goes to the outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who adopted a narrative of standing up to US President Trump's bullying and, while hinting at competition with America at every level, took up the task of highlighting the national solidarity of the Canadian people, completely shifting the axis of politics from internal issues to external threats. And the strong assumption is that the basis of the victory of the Canadian Liberal Party on April 28 is this anti-Trump political strategy.

If we look, not only in Canada, but in most countries of the world, during such crises, when a country is facing an external threat, the majority of the people are ready to sacrifice for the sake of national unity, ignoring internal problems. If we examine the democratic traditions and systems established in developed countries, it is clear that every election is decided by internal issues and very few global situations become the measure of the political priorities of the people. But the way the new US administration has launched an aggressive foreign policy has left the entire global system insecure, and the people of a neighboring country like Canada, in view of the threats of the new US administration, have put their internal economic and social problems aside and, contrary to past traditions, have ignored issues like inflation, health and education, and declared the Liberal Party the rightful candidate for their vote based on the government's bold stance on the foreign front. If we examine the current Canadian elections, it becomes clear that the political narrative of the Liberal Party government standing up to President Trump's bullying and threats has proven to be extremely beneficial in the elections. If we look at history, regardless of these elections, it is clear that no matter how fragmented or internally demoralized any country or nation is, it is a natural process to forget its internal differences and gather around the government of the day when it is overwhelmed by external fear.

This is what the Canadian election results indicate. The new leadership of the Liberal Party's challenge to President Trump during the elections and the rise of national support among the Canadian people appear to be the success of their political strategy, and thus Trump's threats have breathed new life into the faltering body of the Liberal Party, which was at its lowest point in its popularity four months ago, and have kept it in power. But if you look at it, it is also an indication that the demonstration of the awareness of the distinction between its national and individual interests by a conscious political society is seen only during crises, which brings to light the mutual solidarity and unity of a nation. For the Canadian people, the purpose of voting in these elections was to express their determination to assert their sovereignty by reacting to the aggressive behavior of the new American administration rather than their internal affairs, although this benefited the ruling Liberal Party politically.

Fasset Secures Sandbox License to Launch Pakistan’s First Tokenized Gold Solution

        

       Islamabad : Fasset, a global digital asset platform committed to driving financial inclusion in high-growth markets, has announced the launch of Pakistan’s first gold tokenization solution under a Regulatory Sandbox license granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).

     Through this pioneering initiative, Fasset is leveraging blockchain technology to enable secure, transparent, and fractionalized investments in physical gold, empowering Pakistanis across all income levels to own fractions of gold and benefit from its historic stability and value.

       The introduction of tokenized gold marks a major milestone for Pakistan’s financial ecosystem, aligning with Fasset’s broader mission of making wealth-building tools universally accessible.

       At a time when Pakistan’s economy faces challenges such as high inflation and a depreciating currency, gold remains a trusted hedge against economic uncertainty. However, traditional methods of investing in gold have often been out of reach for many due to high upfront costs, risks associated with physical storage, and limited accessibility. Fasset’s gold tokenization solution directly addresses these barriers by allowing individuals to invest in micro-units of gold, starting with as little as 100 PKR.

       Using blockchain technology, each transaction is fully auditable and secure, significantly reducing risks of fraud and enhancing regulatory transparency. This innovative approach not only protects investors against inflation and currency devaluation but also promotes broader financial inclusion and supports the growth of a more liquid and efficient gold market in Pakistan.

      The new service is being rolled out under SECP’s Regulatory Sandbox framework, where it will undergo live testing to validate its operational processes, user experience, and scalability before expanding its reach nationwide.

 

      Fasset’s platform enables users to register accounts through secure KYC verification, deposit funds, purchase gold tokens backed 1:1 by physical gold, track their investments in real-time, and even convert their digital holdings into physical gold once a specified threshold is met, with delivery managed by trusted local partners.

      Commenting on the launch, Mohammad Raafi Hossain, CEO and Co-Founder of Fasset, said, ”At Fasset, our mission has always been to democratize access to wealth-building tools, especially in markets where traditional financial systems have left many behind. By launching Pakistan’s first gold tokenization solution, we’re giving people a safe, transparent, and affordable way to invest in one of the world’s most trusted stores of value. In a time of economic uncertainty, we’re proud to offer a solution that empowers individuals to protect and grow their wealth.

   “ This initiative is expected to significantly enhance access to safe investment options for millions of Pakistanis while boosting confidence in digital financial assets and contributing to the formalization of the local economy.