Taliban sources deny rumors about Sirajuddin Haqqani’s forced resignation, calling them false narratives spread by media. They claim Pakistani intelligence and Western outlets aim to destabilize Afghanistan. The misinformation campaign is seen as an attempt to hinder investment and distract from other issues in Pakistan.
NEW DELHI: It has been over 100 hours since militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan. Still, Pakistan’s...
The coming years will determine whether India can fully transition to a domestically developed artillery force without compromising combat effectiveness.
New Delhi: The Indian Army...
According to senior officials familiar with the matter, Pakistani ‘diplomats’ in Dhaka have leveraged their presence to penetrate key institutions, including the legal system,...
NEW DELHI: As geopolitical tensions rise across the Indo-Pacific, Indian Navy’s Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) 2025 emerges as a defining statement of...
China’s threats to invade Taiwan make for compelling headlines, but the reality is far more nuanced.
New Delhi: For decades, Chinese leaders have issued fiery...
New Delhi: As drone warfare continues to redefine modern combat, the Indian Army is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of its air defence strategy. This...
The most striking development occurred in January 2025 when Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, hosted Bangladesh’s Principal Staff Officer, Lieutenant General S.M. Kamr-ul-Hassan,...
Beyond training deficiencies, China’s military modernisation efforts have been crippled by corruption.
NEW DELHI: For years, China has projected an image of military invincibility, flaunting...
Over the past few years, the Indian Army has aggressively expanded its helicopter fleet, UAV arsenal, and electronic warfare capabilities to strengthen its dominance...
The fundamental takeaway from TROPEX 2025 is clear: jointmanship is no longer theoretical, it is operational and irreversible.
New Delhi: India’s military has wrestled with...
Bangladesh’s participation in Pakistan’s naval exercise and military cooperation signals a geopolitical shift, raising security concerns for India.
New Delhi: For the first time in...
The road to recovery is fraught with challenges. The military’s grip on power is deeply entrenched, and resistance to change will be fierce.
NEW DELHI:...
The underlying strategy, critics argue, is clear: Extend credit to debt-distressed nations, knowing that repayment difficulties will compel concessions that favour Beijing’s strategic interests.
New...
The simultaneous commissioning of three advanced platforms is a testament to India’s ability to design, develop, and construct complex warships and submarines indigenously.
NEW DELHI:...
On 26 December, China unveiled its sixth-generation stealth aircraft. In contrast, India remains focused on its fifth-generation fighter program, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft...
Spy Tiger: The 05 File is co-written by former spy Kagusthan Ariaratnam and Quebec-based journalist Michael Bramadat-Willcock.
NEW DELHI: What does survival mean in a...
The public criticism of India’s perceived dominance reflects a growing discomfort with the asymmetry in the bilateral relationship.
NEW DELHI: December 16, 1971, was a...
Through the ordinance, the Pakistan Islands Development Authority (PIDA) said that all the islands on the coasts of Balochistan and Sindh, including Bundal, would...
The operation was codenamed Zafran, as the response of the Indian armed forces and zafran (saffron) had a common origin—Pulwama.
NEW DELHI: Pre-empting a war...
One intelligence report has the district-wise information of the cadre of the Jamat ud Dawa, Jaish e Mohammed and five other terrorist organisations, with...
Amid political controversy in India, the first Made-For-India Rafale fighter jet—RB008—is all set to take off on its inaugural flight in France this month...
Delhi is all set to host a high-level meet between the maritime security chiefs of India and Pakistan, with Rear Admiral Zaka-ur-Rehman, the Director-General...
A recently taken aerial photograph shows a PoK village where Pak guns are surrounded by houses belonging to civilians.
The Pakistan army has installed 82mm...
