On March 19, 2026, an American F-35A took off on a combat mission over central Iran and was not able to return to base. It diverted mid-mission, landed under its own power at another U.S. base in the Middle East, and the pilot walked away in stable condition.

The relations between Pakistan and Turkiye have been described as “Two Nations One Soul”. There is no denying the fact that both nations share linguistic, cultural, and civilizational affinities but the rapidly evolving regional geopolitics demands more than just symbolic rhetoric. Pakistan-Türkiye relations are unique and exceptional in nature and can be termed “maximalist,” as both nations seek maximum benefits from their strategic partnership.