A US Air Force C-17 aircraft was recently spotted at Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase, a military installation dismantled by the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor in May. The aircraft’s brief stay has fueled speculation about deepening military coordination between Pakistan and the United States. The base, situated in Rawalpindi, is not only a vital military hub but also lies close to Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division, which manages its estimated 170 nuclear warheads. The incident has raised concerns over Pakistan’s sovereignty, nuclear security, and the geopolitical implications of US military presence in such a sensitive location.
