After Asim Munir, Pakistan Air Force Chief Seeks U.S. Support Amid Growing Strategic Setback Post Op Sindoor

Following its humiliation during India’s Operation Sindoor, Pakistan appears to be scrambling to rebuild its international military partnerships. With China failing to provide meaningful strategic support, Pakistan has now turned to the United States, signaling a potential policy shift in the region.

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Just a week after Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir reportedly reached out to former U.S. President Donald Trump, Pakistan Air Force Chief Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu has now arrived in Washington, raising speculation about Islamabad’s growing desperation and its attempts at damage control.

China's Support Falters, Pakistan Turns West

Sources suggest that the Pakistani leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, have lost confidence in China as a reliable strategic backer, especially after Chinese military equipment failed to counter Indian capabilities during Operation Sindoor. Reports claim that Indian forces successfully targeted key Pakistani regions including Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, and Muzaffarabad, exposing major vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s defense infrastructure.

Op Sindoor Aftermath: Desperate Diplomatic Shifts

Pakistan’s military leadership is now attempting to forge new defense ties with the U.S., possibly to gain access to high-tech weaponry and fill capability gaps exposed during the operation. Discussions may include the F-16 Block upgrades, AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missiles, and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)—all part of Pakistan’s bid to rebuild and modernize its armed forces

The sudden outreach to Washington reflects a broader geopolitical recalibration in Islamabad, driven by the heavy losses suffered in the recent conflict and the perceived ineffectiveness of Chinese military aid.

India Remains Alert, Strengthens Global Ties

While Pakistan scrambles for Western backing, India is reinforcing its strategic defenses and international partnerships. In a calculated diplomatic move, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. National Intelligence Director, and Kash Patel, FBI chief—both Indian-origin American officials. These meetings are viewed as part of New Delhi’s broader effort to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation and intelligence-sharing with the U.S.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to highlight Pakistan’s role in regional instability on global platforms, gaining support from key allies and exposing Islamabad’s double standards on terror.

Conclusion: Strategic Tug of War Deepens

As Pakistan makes a desperate pivot toward the U.S., hoping to repair its battered defense posture and international credibility, India stands firm—strategically alert and diplomatically proactive. With military, intelligence, and diplomatic preparedness in place, India is clearly signaling that any provocation will be met with a strong and calibrated response.