Turkish Military Delegation Holds Talks With Pak Air Force Chief Amid Tensions With India
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Turkey has ramped up its military engagement with Islamabad. A top-level Turkish military-intelligence delegation, led by Lt. Gen. Yasar Kadioglu, visited Pakistan Air Force headquarters in Islamabad. This comes alongside reports of Turkish military cargo planes landing in Pakistan, allegedly delivering combat equipment — a claim Ankara has denied, calling it mere refueling. The visit has sparked speculation about growing Turkey-Pakistan defense ties and potential regional implications.#turkey #pakistan #india #PAHALGAM #pmmodi #terrorattack #kashmir#asimmunir #shehbazsharif
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