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.