Deepan Virumandi

Pak army chief, wannabe heir of Zia and Jinnah, is a toxic version of his idols. His need to manufacture external threats to consolidate internal control is what’s escalating conflict with India

Early Saturday morning, multiple explosions rocked Pakistani military bases, escalating tensions with India following recent strikes. Pakistan claims Indian jets fired missiles at key airbases, though most were reportedly intercepted. Blackouts were enforced in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor and Punjab's Jalandhar amid reported explosions and drone sightings, heightening fears of a wider conflict.

Delhi Airport has resumed normal operations but advises passengers to expect potential delays due to heightened security measures amid India-Pakistan tensions. Thirty-two airports across Northern and Western India faced temporary closures for civil flight operations. Drones were spotted at twenty-six locations near the International Border and Line of Control, raising security concerns.

Many reasons. No one believes it on terrorism. Its key players often contradict each other. Pak army has lost domestic standing. And India’s communication skills are better

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India has strongly condemned Pakistan for endangering civilian air traffic by using it as a shield during drone and missile attacks across the international border. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh highlighted that Pakistan did not close its airspace despite launching an attack on May 7, risking the safety of commercial flights.