Pakistan’s volatile province of Balochistan witnessed one of its deadliest insurgent offensives in decades as coordinated attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) rocked multiple districts. The scale, planning, and execution of the assault underline a deepening security crisis that now extends beyond Pakistan’s borders, directly affecting the strategic interests…
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India’s Air Dominance in Operation Sindoor Forced Ceasefire
India’s overwhelming air superiority during Operation Sindoor played a decisive role in forcing Pakistan to seek a ceasefire during the four-day military confrontation between May 7 and May 10, 2025, according to a detailed European military analysis. The report concludes that New Delhi maintained escalation dominance throughout the conflict, successfully…
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Army Chief Dwivedi in UAE, Sri Lanka for Defence Talks
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has embarked on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka from January 5 to January 8, 2026, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement with friendly nations. The visit underscores India’s growing strategic outreach…
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US Approves F-16 Tech Upgrade for Pakistan
The United States has notified Congress of a proposed $686 million sale of advanced technology and sustainment support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, a Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) letter shows. The package covering Link-16 tactical data links, cryptographic systems, avionics upgrades, training and logistics aims to modernise Pakistan’s Block-52…
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Pakistan Defence Minister Labels Afghanistan ‘No. 1 Enemy’
In a sharp escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has publicly labeled Afghanistan as Pakistan’s “number one enemy.” Speaking to the National Assembly, Asif justified ongoing mass deportations of Afghan nationals, citing concerns over security and loyalty. Refugee Tensions and Alleged Betrayal Asif’s address emphasized Pakistan’s…
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Taliban Warns of War Over Bagram, Cautions Pakistan
The Taliban has issued a stern warning against any US attempt to retake Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base, threatening renewed conflict and openly cautioning Pakistan against aiding Washington. The declaration follows remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who recently hinted at possible American plans to reassert control over the strategic…