Bombing/IEDsTwo separate improvised explosive devices (IED) struck the Shakai area of South Waziristan District on May 24, leaving one civilian dead and a Frontier Corps (FC) soldier injured, reports Dawn. District Police Officer (DPO) Khankhel said that the first explosion occurred near the Sarapal area, targeting a vehicle belonging to the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS)….
Iran has undergone a second aggression in its four decades of revolutionary profile, and is literally at the verge of an existential crisis. The first salvo to be experienced was at the hands of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, a war that lasted for eight years (1980-88), as the Baathist leader was acting as a mole…
Pakistan is blessed with a vast resource of marine heritage which lies in its south, having a more than 1000km coastline, 240,000 square km of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and a further 50,000 square km Continental Shelf. Pakistan reserves the right to exploit marine wealth hidden under this vast area for its own benefit….
In June 2025, Field Marshal Gen Syed Asim Munir was welcomed to the White House by President Donald Trump. This marked the first such high-level meeting between a Pakistani military chief not holding the Head of State office and the U.S. President. This event was more than a diplomatic formality – it was a symbolic…
The Pahalgram killings in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) on April 22, 2025, had all the hallmark of being stage-managed by India as “casus belli” for establishing the “new normal” domination of the region by India. The Indians created the “false flag” pretext to restore the credibility lost by India in South Asia by the…
At 2:30pm, on 22 April, allegedly 26 people were shot and killed (could be more), in a terrorist attack in Baisaran, 6 kms from Pahalgam in Indian Held Kashmir. True to form, the Indian media went ballistic, and even more predictable, Pakistan was immediately blamed. The attack was owned by, what the Indian media said,…
An analytical exploration of strategic defense, deterrence theory, and regional stability in South Asia’s enduring conflict. Introduction When two nuclear-armed neighbors come to the brink of war, the world watches with bated breath. The 2025 confrontation between Pakistan and India was no exception ignited by the tragic killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, it…
On 8th May, 2025; a number of air drones (Harop) were launched by India which violated Pakistan territory. As reported by DG ISPR, 25x drones were intercepted and neutralized by our Air Defense System, however, two fell very close to some sensitive areas. This created a negative impression amongst our public about such a capacity…
The recent escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan has far-reaching consequences, impacting not only the two countries but also regional stability, global power alignments, military technology perceptions, and strategic economic partnerships. As tensions rise in South Asia, this conflict emerges as a flashpoint that could reshape global geopolitical trajectories and military doctrines. Geopolitical Shifts…
Brief Summary and Background Pakistan has a long history of wars with India on the Kashmir issue due to its disputed nature, however, the root cause of tension is far beyond this regional issue which reflects India’s expansionist designs. Though diplomatic ties were established in 1947, yet, India did not accept the creation of Pakistan…
