After Op Sindoor: China Wavers on Pakistan; Turkey, Azerbaijan Back Pak, Face Indian Backlash

In the aftermath of India's successful Operation Sindoor against Pakistani terror bases following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan is facing a double setback. The first came from India's diplomatic and military retaliation. The second is more surprising — its close ally China appears to be distancing itself from Pakistan.China’s President Xi Jinping is reportedly angry at PM Shehbaz Sharif, particularly after Pakistan bypassed China and sought a ceasefire with India via the US. This has strained ties, despite the deep economic and military support China provides to Pakistan, including 80% of its arms imports from 2020–2024.Meanwhile, Turkey and Azerbaijan are facing criticism in India for openly backing Pakistan. Turkey, under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been supplying drones and arms used by Pakistan in attacks against India. In response, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has suspended a MoU with a Turkish university, and calls for #BoycottTurkey and #BoycottAzerbaijan are trending on social media. Many Indian tourists are also cancelling bookings to Turkey, which sees around 3 lakh Indian tourists annually — a boycott that could cost Turkey millions.India is now reviewing diplomatic and trade relations with all three countries — China, Turkey, and Azerbaijan — urging them to reconsider their partnerships with a terror-promoting state like Pakistan. The report highlights India’s rising global stature and the need for stronger foreign policy responses to protect national security.The segment ends with a tragic story of 12-year-old twin sisters, Zehen Ali Khan and Hurva Fatima, who were killed in Pakistani shelling in Poonch on May 8. Born together, they also died together — a heartbreaking consequence of cross-border terrorism.

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