Pakistan launches
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Pakistan launches

So much is happening here. So much. Attacks going out of pak for an hour and a half.

India had sent in even more unprovoked missiles right before this. Pak intercepted those and then sent back their attack.

BIG ATTACK. More than 20 targets already.

  • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
    261·
    6 months ago

    Okay am I the only one who thinks this doesn’t bode well for democracy in the region? Modi will obviously use this as a chance to consolidate power, and the Pakistani army’s political role will likely see a resurgence after years of democratization.

      • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
        71·
        6 months ago

        I don’t know how legitimate his jailing was, but he (you’re talking about Imran Khan right?) was removed by a vote of no confidence, which at least on paper is a perfectly democratic affair. According to Wikipedia,

        The Armed Forces has historically played an influential role in the country’s politics,[11][12] although it has declined in recent years.

        After the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf in 2008, a sharp line has been drawn between the “military establishment” and politics and Pakistan is moving closer to becoming a democracy after general elections in 2013.

        They’re not a democracy in any sense of the word, but things seem to be improving compared to the army’s political heyday.