On the night of May 10, Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase came under an unprovoked missile attack — a brazen act of aggression that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic and defence corridors alike.
A few days before the attack, a landmark agreement was signed in Islamabad between the Pakistan Crypto Council and World Liberty Financial, a powerful international consortium backed by former US President Donald Trump. In attendance were the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Chief of Army Staff, and crypto mogul Zach Wutkoff, who leads Liberty’s global blockchain expansion.
The goal? To establish Pakistan as a global hub for crypto innovation, offering economic sovereignty, attracting foreign investment, and leapfrogging into the future of finance.
This development struck a nerve in New Delhi.
India’s outdated economic elite have long viewed Pakistan’s technological rise as a threat. But they didn’t resort to trade games or media manipulation this time.
Analysts believe the strike on Nur Khan Airbase was a desperate attempt to intimidate foreign investors and derail Pakistan’s entry into the next phase of digital dominance. But the attack failed — militarily, diplomatically, and symbolically.
The airbase remains fully operational. The crypto deal stands firm. And Pakistan’s resolve has only strengthened.
India has shown its hand: fear, frustration, and failure. But Pakistan has shown the world something else courage, clarity, and commitment to a digital future.
