Following Indian airstrikes on Pakistani territory, targeting Kotli, Bahawalpur, and other locations, resulting in civilian casualties including a child, Pakistan retaliated by downing two Indian jets. The Pakistani military reported damage assessments underway, with the ISPR director general vowing a response at a time and place of Pakistan’s choosing. US President Trump condemned India’s actions as a “shame,” while Pakistan closed its airspace and summoned a National Security Committee meeting.
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Afghan Taliban forces retaliated against Pakistan following Pakistani airstrikes, prompting a significant escalation of tensions between the two nations. Kabul’s announcement of these retaliatory strikes highlights a dramatic shift in the regional dynamics, a stark contrast to the celebratory tone in Pakistan just a few years ago when the US withdrew from Afghanistan.
The situation is undeniably complex. For decades, Pakistan’s military utilized Afghanistan as a training ground and recruitment hub for various terrorist organizations. This long history of support, however unintentional the consequences may have seemed at the time, has now come back to haunt Pakistan. The current conflict feels, to some, like a case of reaping what you sow, with Pakistan now facing the repercussions of its past actions.… Continue reading
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