Amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan, the U.S. newspaper The Washington Post has reported a notable shift in the atmosphere in both countries. The report highlights rising unrest in India and a significant boost in morale among Pakistanis following recent military actions.
According to the newspaper, the future trajectory of the India-Pakistan conflict remains uncertain, but there is widespread unease within India. The report states that at least 21 airports across India were shut down for an entire week, and several northern and western cities faced power outages on Thursday.
The Washington Post also noted a complete blackout in the Indian state of Punjab’s Gurdaspur area, while schools in border areas of Rajasthan were closed due to security concerns.
Meanwhile, the report contrasts the situation in Pakistan, where public morale is notably high. Many Pakistanis are celebrating their military’s retaliatory actions, with some even taking to the streets in jubilant displays. Experts quoted in the article emphasized that the Pakistani public strongly supports retaliatory measures against India following the recent attacks.
The newspaper also highlighted that while Pakistani citizens are calling for further action in response to India’s strikes, U.S. officials clarified that Pakistan did not deploy its F-16 fighter jets in the conflict.
The report sheds light on the complex and volatile nature of the ongoing situation, with both nations grappling with the consequences of their military actions and public sentiment fueling the escalation.
