The public sentiment regarding the rising military tensions between India and Pakistan is complex and multifaceted, featuring elements of national pride, skepticism of military narratives, and a mix of aggressive nationalism and calls for peace. While there is notable support for military readiness and a desire for decisive action, many express concerns about the implications of potential conflict, leading to a divided public perspective.

Government of India

Government of Pakistan

Nice comment section you've got here, it'd be a shame if 2.5 billion dudes showed up here

mid_modeller_jeda

Where is this "detailed account" you speak of?

frigg_off_lahey

For some reason, based on what they've done over the past decade or so, I've always felt their country should be called “Windia” instead of “India.”

max38576

If that's the mentality of IAF leaders, they got no future. I would clap my hands if i were a pakistani

rainersss

It is worth mentioning that the French Air Force chief mentioned the loss of Rafale and Mirage, while Pakistan’s loss is only mentioned by India itself. And it did not even mention which aircraft.

FeeCommercial2304

Pakistan said a few months ago that if they have the ability, they can ask a third party to count the number of fighter jets, but the Indian government has not responded so far.

If F-16s were destroyed the Americans would have made a big deal out of it.

Clangokkuner

Dawg pakistan doesn't even operate C130J 😂

Bright_Thanks_2277

Are there still people on this planet who believe what Indian military says? 

Other than the Indians, of course, who cling to every word the India military says like gospels...

Skywalker7181

If: India claims something


I will: believe the opposite of that claim.

Moseying-on-reddit

This shit is particularly funny considering India is an absolutely impenetrable fortress of a nation - surrounded by massive oceans or the tallest, most impassible mountains in the world, except for the like 40ft Khyber Pass. 

Yet they got invaded and conquered by basically every army since 1,500 BC. Absolute world-record historic losing streak despite your massive advantages in defense and manpower.

All it has done is develop this national strain of hyper-copium where getting beaten up and thrown in the shit-pit repeatedly is actually a secret masterplan that means you've got the enemy exactly where you want them.

JoJoeyJoJo

I suppose claiming that they blew up the President's office  in Islamabad would be too much of a stretch.

CenkIsABuffalo

And then India become Akhand Bharat, and every dude has a bootiful 🧃waifu, since its promised to them 3000 years ago. /s

False_Win_5874

Interesting they didn't claim J-10C downed - more believable than F16 which due to US restrictions was on second line patrol

No-Estimate-1510

Indian air force is on copium again lol. If IAF destroyed so many PAF jets and lost nothing, why you are now asking to buy more Rafale lmao.

tigeryi98

The fact that Pakistan has essentially won the Public Relations/diplomatic side of the skirmish last summer and how a majority of people around the world seem to be more willing to believe and lend an ear to their side of the story is an extremely interesting phenomenon. Now i'm not speaking from a position of partisan pro-Pakistani sentiment. I understand quite well that the terrorist attack in Kashmir that kicked off this skirmish was both vile and done by Pakistan-backed groups, Pakistan's military dictatorship is a quite crappy government, and the Pakistani government (aka the military)'s claims of downing 5 or 6 Indian fast jets seems like an exaggeration. However it seems more or less like an established fact that Pakistan has emerged as having at least portrayed itself as being the more credible and trustworthy source of information. the Modi government has REALLY stumbled in its obscuring of their own side of the story, attempted falsehoods and delays in disclosing any solid information or hard evidence. But the fact that a quite undemocratic quasi-fascist government has come out on top in the war for information and public opinion is just really weird. Is it because people are sick of Indian chest-thumping nationalists or does it go deeper than that?

CountKeyserling

So India is now discovering the concept of having allies (that are nearby and actually willing and able to support them) and that their military industry is not actually on par with more advanced nations. Everything they said about Chinese weapons can also be said about the Russian and Western weapons India has. It helps if you are able to use them properly though. 

Either that or it’s just the usual senior military officer advocating for more military spending.

Mountsorrel

And??? Whats wrong in it lmao. India also used Israeli drones and french fighter jets.

Hurry_Necessary

The article shows China is learning how to do what we're doing in Ukraine.  

This actually makes perfect sense so they can come up to par with our Military.

OldSchoolBubba

According to this guy Pakistan was against France, Russia and the USA. Turkey sells Pakistan the weapons the same France does. I dont know why they get so upset about it

KebabG

It's true and we should have gamed it
If we didn't, shame on our senior commanders. 
Saudi, Yemen, and a whole host of others should have been gamed in as well.

TheRealSlim_KD

FireFangJ36

Always playing the victim card. They have internalized the trauma of being ruled by outsiders for the past millenium and turned it into the biggest insecurity on the planet.

Jade_Rook

They send suicide drones to our cities and “reiterate” their desire for peace. Fuck them and fuck their desire for peace. Bring it on mofos

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In gashtion ki toi mai jf17 aur Shaheen abhi taak kun nahi diya?

Banhammer_007

THEY ARE LITERALLY SENDING DRONES TO MAJOR CITIES

OkChallenge983

Omg what kinda gaslight is this bro, they throw a missile and send multiple drones to our country and in response any military action would be met with a very firm response? Its like they are allowed to punch us in the face as many times as we want and if we try to shove them away their gonna start crying?

random_duddonreddit

InjectorTheGood

bc yeh abhi khud abhi tak kia kar rahey hai.


LITERALLY USING ISRAEL MODEL!!! We shouldnt back down

Ok_Obligation_223

And what about the drones they're sending in Pakistan? That ain't considered a military action. 


What a load of BS. 

They are absolutely shitting the idea of their economy being hit. Shows that the genius who approved the attack on Pakistani cities are not on the same page as this guy here. We need to make sure every tourist and corporation reconsiders their options of going to India.

Gen8Master

So they want to lose their remaining jets too?

outtayoleeg

Bomb them and let's see how firm it will be

AstaraArchMagus

India using Israel drones, has only one meaning...  IDF has lost the war.

powerflower_khi

Abk545

India pagal kutay ki tara dan’danata phir raha hai. And COAS response is jaagtay rehna saaday te na rehna. 

Itna thanda apni awam ka liye hona chahiye, Dushman k liye nahi.  When it comes to PTI hafiz sahab ko buht ghussa ata hai. And when it comes to india, no response from COAS, wese tou buhat shoq hai headlines may anay ka

Opposite_Actuator860

They bombed bhawalpur then Kashmir now sending drones to pindi Lahore Karachi lol fuck them

gangnem555

Candid-Onion-1590

This clown is always crying. They lost in international media when they couldn't trace those militants who were killing civilians in pehalgam and produce the factual evidence that pakistan was involved in this activity. Now they are sending drones and missiles to pakistan to kill civilians. This clown should have learned his lesson, they already lost 3 Rafaels, which poor indians have to pay for by taxes instead of investing in a private toilet in their house.

abubakar26

Bismillah .. keep your patience. Israel should not be allowed to start this shit.

Significant-Dress-40

Kindly listen to the DG ISPR recent press conference at 7:15 pm (8 May 2025)

Dronze_9964

theartistmsb

I don't see pak coming out alive this week. Therefore I am already collecting pak related images, videos so that future people can know where pak was , and how it looked like. /s

Open-Evidence-6536

So they can attack us when they like, but if we retaliate, inko masla hai, aisa?

SoKayArts

ilo-murtaza

shadowkh1

Pakistani pilot captured by Indians

https://preview.redd.it/8mmx36mljlze1.jpeg?width=1179&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=ef8db3730d47c908c2cc7f4de7d6c2265f2233da

Radiant_Property1958

When u compare budget, population and quality. Paks the pound for pound champion

No_Doctor_219

AwarenessNo4986

That not how u compare military strength...

Mystery-Snack

This just proves how if a full on war happens both sides will have a massive number of deaths it will be a loss for both countries and humanity. Also our army is blessed with the fact that they are not afraid of death and majority of Pakistani men are also ready to fight and embrace martyrdom. Can’t say that about India

FAT-OOF

These numbers mean very little in the real world. 

Pakistani military has developed an in-house armed complex and capabilities on a very small budget, which is very impressive. Pakistan is on track to become an arms dealer in the region, something India long ago tried but hasn't succeeded so far. 

Example: India tried selling Tejas to African states but failed miserably. However, Pakistan has sold JF17 to African states.

India and even European nations could not pull this off with their huge military budgets. 

Pakistan has helped China and Turkey develop their military programs by providing them with real time battle experience. The JF17 and Turkey's drone program were developed with war veteran Pakistani pilots. 

Pakistan's military equipment is mostly in-house and completely integrated while India has problems integrating NATO tech with Russian tech. 

Pakistan's missile program is one of the best and most accurate in the world. India's missile program is kind of shaky. 

India relies on American, Israeli, and European support in the war giving rise to logistical problems. Pakistan relies on China for support meaning very little logistics problems and China is in the neighborhood. India can be placed under a blockade from all sides. 

And don't even get started on the black market network that Pakistan developed during the nuclear program days. You will see even North Korea participating in the war and many other countries through different channels.

hashtaq2

I wish Allah Grant us a General like Khalid Bin waleed RA , we would be invincible

Sajidullahbaig

Look at the size difference of both countries too. India has troops all across the country so even if an all-out war broke out between both countries, not all of these troops would take part in it.

molecules7

I think morale can make the biggest difference.
WAR has always been one of the core part of Islamic history.

omii71

Bro, update your numbers for Pakistan; the figures are outdated.

Total_Commercial5347

Puzzleheaded-Sand883

AbdurRahmanSaeed

It also matters what that equipment is. India doesn't have f'16s I think.

this isnt a fair comparison since unlike india most of our troops are battle tested in either Waziristan or other tribal areas/afghan boarder and UN peace keeping missions we are the 4th largest contributor and unlike indian samosas our airforce is also one of the best and most professional in the word as we have seen time and again my only problem with our army is the navy or the lack there of I personally would rather us have submarines then a pure surface fleet

ReaperPlaysYT

In most categories they are twice or 2.5 times us

Ok-Appearance-1652

[Pakistan do not have any Destroyers](https://www.wdmmw.org/pakistan-navy.php). They are all frigates. There are 9 of them in total.

YearEightyEight

Man. I’ve been under rocket attack but like in war. Something about just chilling on your bike and watching the booms. Crazy. 

I hate this. 

Practical-Pickle-529

Probably a bit pedantic, but no one has declared war yet. So, at the minute it’s a squabble.

ImABrickwallAMA

JUST IN - Pakistan has "started the process of retaliation" against India's missile strikes — Samaa TV.

trippy_toads

Looks like things are getting too spicy for the pepper.

Jonas_Venture_Sr

Gosh darn that weak Biden leadership.

/s

RegattaJoe

From CNN;

“Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution,” the statement added.

And

"Pakistan will respond to it at a time and place of its own choosing,” Pakistani military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry told Geo TV. “This heinous provocation will not go unanswered.”

WOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED IF TRUMP WAS PRESI.....WAIT.....

yamers

Why tf are they fighting? I mean- they’ve always detested each other. But why tf now?

Emotional-Change-722

PrometheanSwing

[This kid is almost grown up now...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8HhZlu5DrU)

LBC1109

As a Pakistani it's always sad to see the strings both our militaries and politicians pull to make an intense feeling that war is just on the doorstep while sacrificing a couple hundred just to earn more war money.  
May these conflicts end and we both live in harmony.  
Nobody wants their houses to be bombarded like that in either of our countries.

Pillstyr

Is this the start to the US China Cold War?

slowlongdeath

Trump:  This is Bidens fault. C h I n a   better not get involved or the US will raise tariffs 280%.

Beautiful-Salary-555

It seems both countries' leaders have decided that a war is a good way to distract their people from their daily mismanagement and incompetence.

Jealous_Chance115

suchet_supremacy

Do you know what the word 'official' means, dumbass?


There will be no war... unless Pakistan is really stupid and retaliates.

Anim8rFromOuterSpace

I'm guessing it'll be smaller conflicts.. not a full blown war.. unlike say.. Myanmar.

Dear_Natural6370

So a couple of missile strike makes a war but almost a million soldiers invading another country for years makes it a "special operation"? /S

evoc2911

FrozenBee44

Narwhal_IceCold

What are they striking if not military targets?

Edit: disregard, I misunderstood. They didn't attack Pakistani military but targeted terrorist infrastructure

SeraphiM0352

good god, that sent chills down my spine 😨

AnthonyGSXR

jjrocks2000

This would have never happened if Trump was President.

bennythegiraffe

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