South Asia’s Next Conflict & Pakistan’s Air Superiority | PAF vs IAF | Air Commodore Khalid Chishti

🎙️ In this episode of The Current Podcast, we are joined by ex-Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter pilot, Air Commodore (r) Khalid Chishti, for an in-depth breakdown of the Pakistan-India air power equation and the 2025 battle, which was dubbed as one of the largest aerial battles since World War II. From MiG-21s, Tejas and Rafales to PAF’s frontline fighters, this conversation places the PAF and IAF head-to-head, examining aircraft capabilities, pilot training, air doctrine, command structures and real-world operational readiness. Moving beyond hype and political narratives, the discussion explains why air superiority is not decided by expensive jets alone. A rare insider perspective on air warfare, deterrence, escalation control and strategic decision making between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more deep dive conversations with those shaping Pakistan’s future. #thecurrentpodcast #pakistanairforce Timestamps 00:00 Montage 1:37 Guest intro 2:20 Tejas crash 3:10 Indian Air Force Loopholes 5:32 Helplessness of Indian Air Force Chief 6:28 May conflict and Rafale problem 8:35 India's attack on Pakistan 10:28 Mission strategy 12:04 Trust status 13:50 Mig 29,Vikrant and grounded planes 15:10 Indian Pilots and their fate 17:15 Mig 29 and Vikrant 19:24 Shiva etymology 20:58 Integration errors 21:58 Indian Air Force is good 22:28 IAF vs PAF 24:44 F35 capabilities 26:00 American packages for Israel 27:30 Outro Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeNowTheCurrent Visit our website: https://thecurrent.pk/ Like us on Facebook:   / thecurrentpk