UAE President's Pakistan Visit: 'Secret Planes' Unload Hunting Gear, Not Just Diplomacy

• UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Pakistan for official talks on investment and trade.
• Three heavy cargo planes (C-17 Globemaster, An-124, IL-76) landed at remote Pakistani airstrips, not Islamabad, coinciding with the visit.
• These planes reportedly carried luxury mobile camps, all-terrain vehicles, and trained falcons for Houbara Bustard hunting.
• Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the President shortened his visit for hunting activities.
• The hunting of the protected Houbara Bustard by Gulf royals, a 'soft power' link, sparks environmental concerns.

Why It Matters: UAE President's Pakistan visit involved 'secret' cargo planes delivering hunting gear for Houbara Bustard, sparking controversy.