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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...
'If India Dares To Look At Bangladesh With Ill Intent; Missiles Not Far Away': Delusional Pak leader's War Threat
Kamran Saeed Usmani, a senior youth leader of Pakistan's ruling PML-N party, has issued a warning to India regarding any intentions towards Bangladesh. Usmani claimed that such actions would provoke r...
Op Sindoor strikes hit Pakistan where it hurt the most: ex-IAF chief
The former Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has stated that during Operation Sindoor, when Pakistan attacked Indian defense installations, India retaliated strongly against Pakistani military targe...
US defense assessment warns India: China tactically calm on LAC but pushing militarily through Pakistan
A recent US defense assessment has warned India that while China remains relatively restrained along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), it continues to bolster its military presence and influence in Pa...
Pakistan's CDF Asim Munir Issues Ultimatum To Taliban: Pick TTP Or Pakistan
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief, has issued an ultimatum to the Afghan Taliban at a National Ulema Conference in Islamabad on December 10, 2025. He demanded...
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...
Asim Munir Claims Pakistan Used '90% Indigenous Tech' Against India in Op Sindoor—Here's How the Claim Stands Exposed
Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan claims that during recent hostilities following Operation Sindoor, Pakistani forces utilized technology that was 90% indigenous. He asserts this local tech allowed...
Trump Claims He Averted Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan
US President Donald Trump has once again made claims asserting his role in avoiding a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. According to reports, he mentions that eight aircraft were shot down ...
Pakistan Turns to Turkey for F-16 Service Life Extension and Rearmament Amid Strict US Controls and Op Sindoor Losses
Facing critical airframe fatigue across its fleet and stringent operational restrictions from the United States, Pakistan turns to Turkey for assistance in extending the service life of its F-16 fight...
Pakistan Got ‘Divine Help’ During Its Conflict With India: Asim Munir
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, stated that Pakistan received 'divine help' during its recent conflict with India. He made this claim in a speech at the National Ulema Confer...
Unidentified Bodies Recovered In Balochistan Amid Rising Human Rights Concerns
Two unidentified bodies with gunshot wounds were recovered in Basima area of Washuk district, Balochistan. Hospital officials confirmed the discovery and noted that the remains have been transferred t...
J-16s vs Rafales: Chinese air force puts jets to the war-game test
China's state broadcaster showcased rare footage of simulated combat between J-16 fighters and French Rafale aircraft as part of PLA war gaming exercises. The depiction marks a first in promoting comp...
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 17 yrs in corruption case
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in prison each by a court on Saturday in the Toshakhana corruption case. The decision follows proceedings...
US Secretary of State Rubio Confirms Pakistan's Offer To Send Troops For Stabilisation Force In Gaza
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Pakistan has offered to send troops for the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, part of President Trump’s peace plan. Rubio expressed appr...
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 ...
Arsenal faces backlash over partnership with Israeli-founded firm Deel
Arsenal's partnership with Israeli-founded HR and payroll platform Deel has faced criticism from sections of the fanbase and Palestinian advocates. The club announced a multi-year agreement with Deel,...
Pakistan Navy's Fourth Hangor-Class Submarine Completed In Wuhan, Sea Trials Set For 2026 Delivery
The Pakistan Navy has completed its fourth Hangor-class attack submarine named PNS Ghazi at a shipyard in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The vessel is set to undergo sea trials shortly and will be delivered i...
Trump Claims He Helped Prevent India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict
Former U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he played a pivotal role in averting a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan during his presidency through secret diplomatic efforts ...
Nine Jaish Terror Launch Pads Revived Across International Border After Operation Sindoor: BSF
The Border Security Force (BSF) has observed the revival of nine terror launch pads used by the Jaish-e-Mohammed along the international border with Pakistan. These spots were initially neutralized du...
Turkey and Hamas discuss reaching second phase of Gaza peace plan, Turkish sources say
Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met with Hamas's negotiating team head Khalil Al-Hayya in Istanbul on Saturday. The meeting focused on measures to prevent Israel’s ceasefire violations and st...
'Strong Relationship With India, Relations With Pakistan Stands Deteriorated...': Afghanistan Minister of Public Health
Afghanistan's Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, stated during a visit to New Delhi that India is becoming a key supplier in Afghanistan's pharmaceutical sector. This move comes as ...
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...
Pakistan-Saudi defence pact: How Islamabad can export uncertainty, crisis in neighbourhood and beyond
The article discusses the emerging security partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing potential risks including the export of military cooperation and instability to neighboring regio...
Four Pakistani Police Personnel Gunned Down By Suspected TTP Fighters In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Unidentified gunmen on motorcycles targeted and killed four police personnel in separate attacks in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, sparking concerns over increasing militant activity....
Muhammad Yunus Tries To Revitalise SAARC South-Asian Grouping
Nobel laureate and Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has called for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). At a regional forum, he...
India, Pakistan Exchange List of Nuclear Installations
India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of their nuclear installations on January 1, 2026. This is the 35th consecutive annual exchange under a longstanding bilateral agreement between both nations de...
Punjab Police to establish second line of defence with 2,367 cameras along India-Pakistan border
The Punjab police plans to implement a secondary defense system along the India-Pakistan border by deploying 2,367 CCTV cameras at 585 critical locations. This move aims to enhance security measures....
Pak Envoy Informs Yunus: Dhaka-Karachi Direct Flights Set For January Launch
During a Sunday meeting at the State Guest House in Dhaka, Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider informed Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus about the planned launch of direct fl...
A 2018 Pakistan study helps explain other post-colonial failures
The article discusses how insights from studying Pakistan's post-colonial trajectory can offer understanding of political and economic stagnation in South Africa and other formerly colonized states. I...
Arunachal Police Detain Two Kashmiri Individuals Accused of Transmitting Classified Information to Pakistani Agents
Two individuals from Kashmir have been arrested by police in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly spying for Pakistan and transmitting classified information....
India Reaches Out to West Asia Ahead of Phase 2 of Gaza Peace Plan Implementation
India expresses its intention to participate in Gaza’s reconstruction and development rather than contributing troops to the International Stabilization Force for phase 2 of the Gaza peace plan....
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