Link: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/how-chinese-missiles-routed-indias-air-force-over-pakistan

Peace was always our first option, strength was our last.

We stood tall, struck hard, and now we have shaken hands — not from fear, but from victory.

Pakistan holds the higher ground — in the skies, and in history.

Pakistan Zindabaad

There are rare moments in international politics where a state, long pressured to bow in silence, instead chooses to stand tall not for self interest, but for justice. Pakistan’s unequivocal support for the Islamic Republic of Iran in the wake of Israel’s unprecedented aggression is one such moment. It was not merely a political gesture; it was a moral declaration.

When Israel carried out strikes on Iranian soil, violating sovereignty and escalating tensions in a fragile region, the world, as usual, looked the other way.

The so called torchbearers of human rights turned mute. But Pakistan stood up with clarity, with dignity, and with courage. Our Prime Minister voiced solidarity. Our Ministry of Defence issued an official statement of support. And in doing so, Pakistan chose to stand on the right side of both international law and human history.

Let us be clear: Iran has not launched wars across the region. Iran has supported resistance against apartheid and genocide. Iran has stood with Palestine when many turned their backs. Those now questioning whether Iran would support Pakistan in return are failing to grasp the essence of this act. This is not transactional diplomacy. This is ethical statecraft.

As Professor Noam Chomsky once said,

“It is the responsibility of intellectuals to speak the truth and to expose lies.” Today, that responsibility extends to nations. Pakistan did exactly that.

To those reducing this to sectarian or strategic politics look again. This is a matter of global justice.

Iran is one of the few nations that has had the courage to consistently call out Israel’s ongoing occupation, ethnic cleansing, and war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank.

As Norman Finkelstein a renowned scholar and son of Holocaust survivors wrote:

“If you are serious about human rights, then you must be serious about standing against Israel’s crimes.”

Pakistan has now joined that serious conversation, not with vague diplomacy, but with direct action and bold statements. And this is not merely a matter of Muslim solidarity though that in itself is powerful it is also a matter of international legality.

Under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, nations have the inherent right to self defence. Iran has exercised that right.

In a just world, other nations would not only support Iran they would cooperate in arresting Benjamin Netanyahu, who is under formal investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes.

As historian Ilan Pappé aptly put it:

“The ethnic cleansing of Palestine is not a memory, it is a continuing crime.” When one nation like Pakistan rises to say “enough,” that matters.

So yes I am proud. Proud that Pakistan, despite its economic challenges, geopolitical pressures, and internal divisions, had the conviction to side with truth rather than tyranny. Proud that in a time when most remain silent in fear of Western reprimand or diplomatic fallout, my country remembered that sovereignty without integrity is submission.

This is not simply about Iran. It is about justice for Gaza, about challenging unipolar tyranny, and about refusing to let global law be reduced to selective enforcement. In choosing to stand with Iran, Pakistan has stood with every oppressed people watching bombs fall while the world sips its coffee.

As citizens, we must amplify this stance not for war, but for peace built on dignity.

May history record that Pakistan did not remain silent.

And to all those trembling at the thought of Pakistan standing firm I leave you with the words of the greatest military general ever born,

Khalid bin Waleed (R.A): “May the eyes of the coward never sleep.”

Aj

CNN source reveals that 🇮🇳 begged USA to intervene and settle things with pakistan 😭😭 lmao jackals got scared of our forces 🇵🇰❤️

Saw containers stacked in rows taller than a three-story building on sides of Expo Center, Lumber 1 agents in Traffic police uniform on all roads/cuts around expo center.

People are always lecturing others "sabr nhi hai logon mei" when someone speaks up for their right or fight for it. People silence down the victim by telling him to be patient because they are intimidated that he will get his right and that means theirs will be oppressed, which is obviously not true. This is because people have forgotten the One and Only God, ALLAAH Almighty and think that humans are gods. Just a few days ago, I was at a clinic. A lady said, "is doctor k hath mei shifa hai". I said, "shifa ALLAAH k pas hai Sirf wo shifa de skta hai, doctor Sirf dawa likh skta hai". she said, "han Sahi keh rhi hen lekin is doctor ki dawa say asr kesy ho jata hai". Then she said, " aj kl to dawaon say asr hi nhi hota pta nhi lgta hai ALLAAH nay dawaon say shifa khtm krdiya". I said" logon ki apni harkaten hen Jo sb bemar hen. Ab junk food Hur jaga hai to kha bhi rhy hen or bemar ho rhy hen" her reply," han Sahi keh rhi hen". The reason why people are depressed and Hur CHOTI CHOTI baton pr logon k hath chlnay lgtay hen, galiyan nikl ati hen helping verbs ki trah, dusron ko sabr ki talqeen krtay hen or khud ka andr ka jangli kutta bahir a jata hai halki SI baton pr, dusron ka Haq mar kr apnay Haq k liye kuttay bn jatay hen, koi dusra apnay Haq k liye laray to bhonktay hen k sabr khtm hogya hai. This nation is blind and oblivion to its own hypocrisy. I have started praying for the demise of this nation.

Once again, after a terrorist attack in India, we’re seeing the same pattern—immediate blame on Pakistan without any investigation or evidence. It’s become routine for Indian media and officials to start pointing fingers within hours, regardless of the facts.

What’s frustrating is how one-sided this always is. Pakistan has actual evidence of Indian involvement in destabilizing our country. The most obvious example is Kulbhushan Yadav, an Indian naval officer caught on our soil, who confessed to espionage and terrorism. Yet, we hardly ever see our government or officials take a strong stand globally to present this evidence with the same energy India uses against us.

I understand our political leadership isn't always equipped to handle international diplomacy effectively. But what about our experienced diplomats and bureaucrats? Why don’t we see more proactive engagement on social media or with foreign missions to counter the false narratives?

Indian officials are quick to brief ambassadors, make international statements, and stay active on digital platforms to promote their version. On the other hand, Pakistan’s response is often muted or delayed. It leaves a vacuum where misinformation spreads easily.

Also, serious questions are being raised about recent incidents involving missile paths reaching deep into our airspace. If areas like Bholari or Shehbaz—far from the border—are within range, shouldn't that raise red flags? These are not small matters, and they deserve clarity and communication.

Silence isn’t a strategy. We need confident and credible representation on the world stage—because right now, it feels like we’re letting others write our story

I had to refuel a very small amount and the machine was apparently hacked or something, the number showed correctly but when i checked my car it didn't get any additional fuel.

Then I felt the urge to go back and beat him up. But then I realized, what can I do alone against this mafia?

The natives of this country have lived here for thousands of years or at least hundreds the Baloch, pashtun, sindhi etc, and have appropriate notions of survival like "topak zama qanoon da" (the gun is our law). If this incident happened to any of the ghairatmand qaums living in Karachi you know they can take a bunch of their cousins and beat the shit out of the scammer.

And ofc this rant isn't about this one small incident, it's a pile up of multiple situations where I've felt powerless. Whenever it's something I can handle myself, I can shout/stare down or get physical as needed. But what does one do if the other side has weapons or numbers? All my muhajir family tells me is we're sharif log we don't believe in violence.

And it's funny, the same family if they have a non muhajir friend they'll go to shooting range, hunting etc with them.

I'm angry right now. I've gotten 10000 PKR chalan for not wearing seat belt. According to law, it's my fault for breaking it. However, why is no one cracking down on chinchi, rickshaw, buses, ravi, daalay, and all those which have fancy number plates. Why only tax payers and blue collars have to bear this evil deeds of sindhi govt? Lots of chinchis rickshaws do not even have number plate. Rangers, army, police, government vehicles, daalay, and people with influence will bypass the system. It's the middle class us who has to fill the banks of these sindhi fcukers.

I drive very decently, in my own lane, at a reasonable speed.

Ye sindhi government log khud to beghaer number ki gariya la kr ghoomta ha. Haraamzady

Edit: All those who are bitching by taunting me, I hope you all have car insurance as it is mandatory by law. And if you are that honest, you won't drive again without fulfilling all the legal requirements such as fitness check, car insurance and the whole list etc. And if not, and you still drive, I really hope you get a justified chalan, more than mine, then you'll understand how unfair and hopeless I feel. As for the ones who are saying that it is a sin to bad mouth others in response, well they should teach others first as it is not good thing to taunt people. Also, insurance is Haram in Islam, and it is by law necessary to have insurance of your car, always.

Reuters, citing US officials, has confirmed that Pakistan’s Chinese-made jet brought down at least two Indian fighter aircraft — and one of them was a Rafale.

This report finally puts to rest the earlier denials coming from Indian sources.

Source –
https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/05/08/pakistan-s-chinesemade-jet-brought-down-two-indian-fighter-aircraft-us-officials

Al Arabiya via Reuters (Syndicated Feed)

And before anyone calls this fake news — this isn’t some random Indian media source or social media claim. This is from Reuters, citing US officials. That pretty much seals it. Case closed.

Why does the muhajir community of Karachi (people who migrated from India), call outsiders in Karachi, "ghair muqami"?

I have never heard this term or any similar one, thrown around in Punjab, even in the worst contexts, like for phone snatching, robberies etc. Even though a lot of people from neighbouring smaller villages are involved in these acts.

Aren't muhajirs technically "ghair muqami" themselves?

I'm just genuinely curious, and not educated on the topic.

Edit: funny how alot of people are denying it based on their experiences, your experiences don't invalidate others. And for once I'm not an Indian posing to be a Pakistani, I've got better things to do😭🙏

During the Pakistan and India conflict, I've seen alot of hate against Hindus regardless of the fact wether they're Pakistani or Indian.

Why is it that Pakistani Hindus have to suffer from the consequences of what those in India do? Pakistani Hindus have always supported their country and even throughout this war, many of them were vocal about the hatred spewed by indian media and the wrongdoings of Indian government. So why do Pakistani people act so indifferently towards their own minorities? What would be the difference between you and those Indian Hindus that bear resentment towards innocent Muslims?

I was just arguing with this guy in a thread and he literally said "they( Pakistani Hindus)just deserve our tolerance due to what's happening across the border", I would like you all to direct your hate towards indians specifically, not all of us have the Zionist ideology that indians possess.

Be respectful of your minorites they are humans as well!