Amid clash with Imran Khan, France has reportedly decided to give another shocker to Pakistan by deciding against upgrading its fleet of Mirage fighter jets, air defence systems and the Agosta 90B class submarines. The development occurs amid the fallout between the two nations over Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's criticism of French President Emmanuel Macron over his comments on Islamophobia. The action was taken to make it clear that it will not bow down to the pressure on Islamic countries. The two countries locked horns after Imran Khan said last month that French President Emmanuel Macron has “attacked Islam” by encouraging the display of cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad. Macron said the teacher was a hero and that Islamists were a threat to the country.

Source: dna November 20, 2020 09:32 UTC