Even as Indians and businesses expressed outrage over Turkey's military support to Pakistan during its armed confrontation with India, Turkish President Erdogan doubled down on backing Islamabad. He assured Pakistani PM Sharif that Turkey would stand by Pakistan in good times and bad.

Sumeyye Bayraktar, is married to Selcuk Bayraktar, a prominent defense entrepreneur. Selcuk heads Baykar Defense, the company that produces the Bayraktar Akinci drones that were supplied to Pakistan,

Amid escalating tensions following India’s counter-terror operation, Turkish President Erdogan reaffirmed his unwavering support for Pakistan, drawing strong criticism from India. Evidence of Turkish-origin drones used in cross-border strikes has further fuelled public outrage,