Here's what Pakistanis and Indians searched on Google during the recent escalation

As tensions escalated between Pakistan and India during the recent military standoff, millions of internet users across both nations turned to Google to seek information, clarify doubts, and track developments in real-time.

Search trends offer a fascinating window into public sentiment, curiosity, and concern during times of conflict.

Top Google searches in Pakistan

During the days of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, Pakistani users actively searched for updates and military insights:

Rafale Jet – 200,000 searches

Aurangzeb Ahmed PAF – 200,000 searches

Islamabad Airport – 100,000 searches

JF-17 Thunder – 50,000 searches

DG ISPR – 50,000 searches

Dassault Aviation Share Price – 20,000 searches

Indian Pilot Shivangi Singh – 20,000 searches

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These trends highlight Pakistanis’ growing interest in indigenous defense capabilities, military leadership, and real-time updates during the conflict.

Top Google searches in India

On the Indian side, the numbers were even more staggering, revealing both confusion and heightened anxiety:

"Ceasefire" Meaning – A whopping 10 million searches

Operation Sindoor – 5 million searches

Mock Drill – Third most-searched term

IMF – 500,000 searches

DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) – 500,000 searches

FlightRadar24 (to track aerial movements) – 500,000 searches

S-400 Defense System – 500,000 searches

The massive spike in searches for basic terms like "Ceasefire" reflects public confusion and perhaps a lack of communication from Indian authorities amid the military setback.