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Indian Army Successfully Foils Multiple Pakistani Drone Incursions Along the Line of Control in J&K
The Indian Army successfully intercepted several Pakistani drone incursions along the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, specifically at the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border. Official so...
Pakistan Army’s 2025 Counter-Terrorism Report Card
According to the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) annual report from Islamabad, 2025 was recorded as a particularly deadly year for terrorist factions in Pakistan. The militant fataliti...
Turkey plans to form 'Islamic NATO' with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
Turkey is in discussions with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to establish an alliance referred to as the 'Islamic NATO', aiming to enhance strategic cooperation among Muslim-majority countries....
Pakistan, China Demand Visible, Verifiable Action Against Afghan Terror Groups
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi called for clear and verifiable actions against terrorist groups based in Afghanistan during a meeting on January 5, 2026. Bot...
Balochistan faces deepening humanitarian crisis as enforced disappearances of students and activists escalate in 2025
In 2025, the province of Balochistan in Pakistan witnessed a significant rise in enforced disappearances, state repression, and restrictions on political activists. The situation has escalated to what...
Pak's Asim Munir Unleashes Fierce Anti-India Tirade
Asim Munir, Pakistan’s newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces, has issued an aggressive warning towards India during a speech to tri-service officers. He emphasized that any future aggression from In...
India Advances Dulhasti Hydropower On Chenab, Pakistan Cries Violation
India has given environmental clearance for the 260-MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. This move is a part of India's strategic plan to speed up infrastr...
Operation Sindoor Redefines Military Tactics, Signals India's Firm Kinetic Retaliation Against Cross-Border Terrorism: Experts
India carried out Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, striking against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK on May 7. Experts commend it for demonstrating India's mil...
India–Pakistan Conflict Risk In 2026, Says US Think Tank
A U.S.-based think tank, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), has identified a medium chance of renewed armed conflict between India and Pakistan in the near future. This projection is based on inp...
After Trump, China Claims It Mediated India-Pakistan Conflict
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi asserted China's mediation role in easing recent military tensions between India and Pakistan during a symposium on international relations. He highlighted that Beijin...
Pakistan Army’s Enduring Legacy of Violating International Laws
Pakistan continues its pattern of disregarding international agreements and UN sanctions by approving a $4 billion military hardware sale despite having a questionable record of compliance with global...
Is India fuelling an arms race in Asia or closing a deterrence gap?
India approved major defense packages worth $30 billion in 2025, which might signal the beginning of a regional arms race according to some observers following the recent clash with Pakistan. Others s...
China Wants PLA Bases In Pakistan And Bangladesh Says US Congress's China Military Power Report
The U.S. Department of Defense published the 2025 'Annual Report to Congress on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China'. It discusses the development trajectory of...
Report Warns Pakistan’s Fragile Governance Poses Severe Risks to Global Nuclear Non-Proliferation Safeguards
A report highlights concerns over Pakistan's weak governance and its non-compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), suggesting potential risks for global nuclear stability. The countr...
Is Turkey Seeking Pakistan's Protection Too? NATO Is Complicated
The article discusses potential shifts in geopolitical alliances where Turkey might be considering strategic partnerships with countries like Pakistan, causing mixed feelings among NATO member states ...
Why Saudi Arabia really wants China’s JF-17 fighter
Saudi Arabia is exploring converting financial support for Pakistan into an agreement for acquiring JF-17 fighter jets from Pakistan. This suggests that Gulf arms procurement strategies are increasing...
Intel flags Bangladesh elections, ISI push as biggest security challenge for India’s northeast
Security agencies are facing significant challenges with deteriorating conditions in Bangladesh and renewed destabilization efforts by Pakistan (ISI). These issues pose substantial security risks to I...
Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza
Israel plans to ban 37 aid organizations from operating in Gaza unless they provide detailed information about their Palestinian staff by midnight on Wednesday. The move has faced criticism from the U...
Govt Greenlights New Chenab Hydel Project Amid Indus Waters Treaty Suspension
The Indian government has approved a new 260 MW hydropower project for the Dulhasti State-II site on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir. This development, facilitated by an environmental clearance ...
Three Chinese Fighter Jets Poised for Significant Export Growth: Pentagon Reveals 'Not Just Pakistan' - Other Countries Interested
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, three specific models of China's fighter jets are expected to see substantial export growth due to interest from multiple countries. While previously it wa...
J&K Police Unveils AI-Enabled Security Grid to Counter Terrorism and Enhance Border Defence
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has introduced an advanced artificial intelligence-enabled security system aimed at countering terrorism and strengthening border defense in response to ongoing threats fr...
2025: The Year Pakistan Stepped Back into the Spotlight
Pakistan has regained its prominence in global affairs after years of relative marginalization. This shift indicates an increase in Pakistan's international influence and interactions....
Pak President Admits He Was Advised To Move To Bunkers During Op Sindoor
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari disclosed during a public event that his military secretary advised him to take shelter in a bunker when tensions escalated due to India's Operation Sindoor, whic...
Kashmiri Separatist Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Issues A Warning About An Impending Crisis In Kashmir
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent separatist leader and chief cleric in Kashmir, has issued a warning through social media about an impending crisis in the region. He cited 2025 as particularly tumultu...
Pakistan-Linked Plot Suspected In Himachal IED Blast As Babbar Khalsa Claims Responsibility: Report
A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast occurred near Nalagarh police station in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh on New Year's Day, around 9:40 am. The blast caused no casualties but sh...
Pakistan army again overrides civilian govt in pursuing agenda
The Pakistan armed forces are reportedly behind ongoing actions against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party, despite these efforts being formally initiated by the current civilian governmen...
MEA slams Pakistan for hypocritical remarks on Indian minorities while ignoring its own systemic persecution of faiths
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has criticized Pakistan's 'hypocrisy' regarding the treatment of religious minorities in India, while calling attention to Pakistan’s own well-documented systemi...
Why It Took Pakistan So Long To Sell JF-17 Fighter Jets To An Arab Country
This article discusses the delayed sale of Pakistan's domestically developed JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to an unspecified Arab country, examining potential political and military reasons behind the de...
2025 Analysis: Operation Sindoor and the Definitive Shift in India’s National Security Paradigm
Operation Sindoor was undertaken by India as a response to a severe attack on Indian soil, aiming to shift its national security paradigm towards more assertive measures against Pakistan....
China Ready to Enhance Trust With India; Slams US Report; Evasive On Pakistan Ties
The article discusses China's stance regarding its relations with India and the United States. China expresses a willingness to enhance trust and cooperation with India while harshly criticizing a rec...
Pakistan Not Buying J-35 Jets; Chinese Fighter Jet Exports Expected To Increase Pentagon Report
According to reports from Pentagon officials, Pakistan has decided not to purchase the J-35 fighter jets. The report also suggests that China is aiming for a significant increase in sales of its advan...
Putin Told Bush in 2001 That Pakistan Is Just a Junta With Nuclear Weapons
According to newly released transcripts from 2001 meetings, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to U.S. President George W. Bush his concerns about the governance and nuclear capabilities of Pak...
Global corporations flee Pakistan as military dominance in commerce creates an unsustainable and hostile business environment
Pakistan is experiencing an outflow of multinational corporations across various industries due to the increasing dominance of the military in commerce, leading to a hostile business environment....
Chinese arms exporters may be the big winners in any Pakistan-Saudi JF-17 talks
Potential discussions between Riyadh and Islamabad regarding a deal involving the China-Pakistan co-developed JF-17 fighter jets may significantly benefit Chinese arms exports to the Gulf region, anal...
Hamed bin Jassim Comments on Turkey's Possible Joining of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Defense Agreement - Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera reports that Hamed bin Jassim commented on the possibility of Turkey joining a defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Bin Jassim noted potential implications for stability in ...
Saudi Arabia moves to buy JF-17 fighters for Sudan
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in formal talks to convert a $2 billion loan into the procurement of JF-17 fighter jets through a broader package that includes an additional $2 billion for related equip...
Pakistan tests Taimoor air-launched cruise missile
On January 3rd, Pakistan successfully tested its indigenously developed Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, which is capable of engaging both land and sea targets with precision over a significant ra...
Army Seizes Bag Carrying Ammo 'Dropped By Drone' In Poonch
The Indian Army has recovered what appears to be ammunition dropped by a Pakistani drone along the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The package was spotted in the Chakkan d...
‘Op Sindoor still on’: Army chief General Dwivedi’s salvo at Pak in New Year message
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi commemorated Operation Sindoor and highlighted the Indian army's decisive action against Pakistan in his New Year message....
China-Pakistan warplane deal with Libyan faction ‘may help expand Beijing’s influence’
Pakistan is selling 16 JF-17 “Thunder” fighters and additional military equipment worth over $4 billion to the Libyan National Army (LNA). This deal could potentially extend China's strategic impact i...
Junta with Nuke: NSA Files Show Bush and Putin Were Worried About Pakistan's Arsenal
Documents from the National Security Agency reveal that former U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed significant concern over nuclear proliferation in Pakistan d...
Hamas delegation wraps up meetings with Iraqi politicians in Baghdad
A Hamas delegation completed meetings with Iraqi political leaders in Baghdad discussing the Gaza ceasefire agreement, humanitarian conditions there, Palestinian attacks in the West Bank, and regional...
How India Reshaped Pakistan's Nuclear Strategy Through Operation Sindoor
India has significantly altered the strategic balance with Pakistan by executing Operation Sindoor, which challenged Islamabad's long-standing nuclear doctrine. Previously, Pakistan relied on its nucl...
Unilateral US Strikes in Venezuela Raise Pertinent Questions About India’s Strategic Options Against Pakistan
The article suggests that unilateral military actions by the United States in Venezuela have prompted reflection on how such tactics might apply to Indian strategic considerations against Pakistan, dr...
Desperate Pakistan Hypes EAM's Dhaka Handshake, Urges Talks To Avert Escalation
Pakistan's leadership has intensified its efforts to avoid further escalation by highlighting a casual handshake between Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani National Assembly S...
Kremlin threatens tougher negotiating position after alleged drone attack Ukraine denies
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, expressed disappointment over concerns raised by Emirati, Indian, and Pakistani officials regarding an alleged drone attack on Russian President Putin's ...
Rise and fall of former ISI chief encapsulate structural tensions at heart of Pakistan’s civil–military order: Report
The article discusses how the career trajectory of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt General Faiz Hameed encapsulates the structural tensions inherent within Pakistan’s civil-military ...
Washington’s Risky Bet on Pakistan and the F-16
In an analysis from War on the Rocks, Sajjan Gohel revisits his 2022 argument that the U.S. should reconsider selling F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan due to unresolved fault lines in their strategic rel...
The Truth of Operation Sindoor/ Bunyan-un-Marsous
Pakistan's military claims dominance over India during Operation Sindoor/Bunyan-un-Marsous despite lacking credible evidence. Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, asserts that New Delhi...
Pakistan, US Begin Joint Anti-Terrorism Military Exercises
Pakistan and the United States have started the 13th iteration of their joint military exercise 'Inspired Gambit-2026' at Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Centre in Kharian. The two-week-long exe...
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