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US Gains Control of Pakistan's Noor Khan Airbase

6/3/2025

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Pakistan's Noor Khan airbase in Rawalpindi has reportedly fallen under US control after suffering significant damage from India's Operation Sindoor. Security expert Imtiaz Gul warns that American aircraft are now frequent visitors, igniting fears over Pakistan's sovereignty. This unsettling shift comes as General Asim Munir is promoted to field marshal, marking a historic first in six decades.

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Pakistan's Noor Khan airbase in Rawalpindi has reportedly fallen under US control after suffering significant damage from India's Operation Sindoor. Security expert Imtiaz Gul warns that American aircraft are now frequent visitors, igniting fears over Pakistan's sovereignty. This unsettling shift comes as General Asim Munir is promoted to field marshal, marking a historic first in six decades.