Social media on Tuesday was abuzz with pictures of Quetta’s night sky filled with deep blue at the top, fading into warm orange and yellow hues near the horizon, a breathtaking scene typical of twilight.
On October 28, 2025, residents in Harnai, Balochistan, reported spiraling sky trails and bright plumes around 5:30 am, with many capturing the phenomenon on their phones and sharing it across platforms.
Many social media users on X claimed the trails were linked to a possible Pakistani military missile test, with some suggesting "hypersonic technology" may have been involved. Streaks were reportedly visible from Quetta to central Punjab, with users pointing to patterns resembling ballistic missile stage separation.
However, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has not issued any o

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