Wings of Time
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I'm Wings of Time—a storyteller from Swat, Pakistan. I write immersive, researched tales of war, aviation, and history that bring the past roaring back to life
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The Night the Drones Returned
The Night the Drones Returned The night was colder than usual in the small Afghan border village of Sarkha. Winter had already settled into the valley, and people were trying to sleep early under heavy quilts. But on this night, no one would rest. Shortly after 11:43 PM, the familiar and terrifying sound returned to the skies. A faint hum, a trembling vibration, a noise that every villager had learned to fear. The drones had come back.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Fiction
The Ceasefire That Almost Failed Again
The Ceasefire That Almost Failed Again Ceasefires in Afghanistan have never been simple. They are written on paper but lived in mountains—mountains that do not care for agreements, politics, or promises. And on the night of the latest regional crisis, that old truth returned with frightening force.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Fiction
How the Conflict Nearly Escalated into Full War
How the Conflict Nearly Escalated into Full War For years, the region had lived under a cautious balance—an invisible thread of pressure between Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan. Diplomats called it “controlled tension,” generals called it “the edge,” and civilians prayed it would never snap. But last week, the impossible nearly happened. For seventeen hours, the region stood just one wrong move away from a full three-front war.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Fiction
The Day Three Borders Burned
When Pakistan Faced Two Fronts Nobody expected the morning of 26 November to become the most frightening day in recent memory. Life in northern Pakistan began as usual—children preparing for school, shopkeepers opening their shutters, farmers heading toward fields still wet with dew.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Fiction
The Civilians Who Wouldn’t Leave
A Human Story in the Middle of War The world had changed in a single night. What was once a quiet border village—full of wheat fields, tea stalls, evening laughter, and the rhythm of normal life—was now trapped between two armies exchanging fire. The war had arrived without permission, and the first sound that greeted the sunrise was not the azaan, but a distant boom that shook the earth beneath their feet.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Confessions
The Ceasefire That Didn’t Hold
The Ceasefire That Didn’t Hold The morning after the clash felt heavy, as if the sky itself was unsure whether to stay peaceful or turn violent again. After the long night of explosions and gunfire, both India and Pakistan had agreed to a temporary ceasefire — a fragile thread holding two storm clouds apart.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Humans
The Night the Borders Caught Fire
The Night the Borders Caught Fire Nobody expected war that night. The border was unusually quiet, the air still, the night sky stretching wide over the mountains like a sleeping giant. At 12:43 AM, only the crickets moved, whispering across the dark fields.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Earth
Sky of Glory - When Pakistan Stole the Dubai Airshow
Sky of Glory - When Pakistan Stole the Dubai Airshow Dubai Airshow has always been a place where the world gathers to witness the future of aviation. From commercial giants to military superpowers, every nation arrives hoping to impress. But the 2025 Airshow will be remembered not for new technology—but for a moment that shocked thousands and changed the spotlight instantly.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Earth
The Day the Dog Turned - 19 November 2025
The Day the Dog Turned - 19 November 2025 Morning has a strange way of fooling us. It begins softly, quietly, making us believe the entire day will be peaceful. But on 19 November 2025, that calm morning betrayed me. I woke up feeling fresh, with a clear mind and no worries. The cool air from the mountains made the morning even more peaceful. Birds were chirping, the streets were still waking up, and everything looked normal.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Humans
