Tag: National Security
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Strength, Power and Conflict
By Mian Haroon Masood, Gujrat-based Pakistani political figure. Our existence as a free country has been marked by a perpetual wave of upheavals, with little light seemingly visible at the end of the tunnel. The fabric of society appears tattered, while many people have been pushed to the extremes of hardship amid political, economic, and…
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Perception, Governance and Peace: The New Framework for Balochistan
Quetta: Policy experts and governance analysts maintain that instability in Balochistan cannot be understood solely through the lens of economic deprivation, pointing instead to decades of contested narratives and political mistrust that have shaped public perceptions in parts of the province. Key Developments: Analysts argue that unrest in Balochistan is influenced not only by economic…
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Sugar, Water, and National Security: How Policy Failure Entrenched Pakistan’s Cartel Economy
By Fazeel Asif. Last year, Pakistan’s sugar industry quietly extracted around Rs 300 billion in windfall profits. Not through efficiency. Not through innovation. But through manipulation enabled by policy. Pakistan, Seven Muslim Countries Agree to Join Trump’s Proposed ‘Board of Peace’ U.S. Treasury Secretary Claims India Has Stopped Buying Russian Oil Harry Styles Fuels Speculation…
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Mohsin Naqvi Pays Tribute to Martyrs, Praises FC Balochistan’s Counterterrorism Efforts
ISLAMABAD (Press Release) — January 16, 2026: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi & CM Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti visited the Headquarters of Frontier Corps Balochistan (North), where IG FC Balochistan North Major General Muhammad Atif Mujtaba received the distinguished guests. During the visit, the interior minister laid a wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument and paid homage…
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For us, all Political Parties, Provinces and Sects are Equal: DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD — January 6, 2026: Addressing a press conference, the Pakistan Army spokesperson claimed that approximately 2,500 foreign militants have recently relocated to Afghanistan from Syria. He said these individuals are not limited to Afghan nationals and described them as terrorists of multiple nationalities. The military spokesperson emphasized that security is a prerequisite for economic…
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Several Counter-Terrorism Operations carried out in 2025, says DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD — January 6, 2026: Addressing the Press Conference, DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif said that the purpose of the news conference is to cover the measures against terrorism – the Khawarij have no connection with Islam, or with Pakistan. In 2025, the military and people of Pakistan remained united against terrorism – the…
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Authorities Say Banned Militants’ Audio Aimed at ‘Misleading’ Public
ISLAMABAD – January 6, 2026: Security and intelligence officials are reportedly examining an audio recording attributed to the banned militant leader, Hafiz Gul Bahadur, for authenticity. Authorities have reiterated that although the audio recording is being examined for authenticity, such propaganda material is released routinely by proscribed factions to “mislead the public” and boost the…
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Turkey Offers AMCA-3 UAV to Pakistan: A New Window for Partnership and Future Warfare
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed Defense and Strategic Analyst – South Asian Military Dynamics & Technology. A New Opportunity on the Horizon Recent reports indicate that Turkey has offered Pakistan its upcoming AMCA-3 combat UAV, along with a rare and valuable proposal: full Transfer of Technology (ToT) and local manufacturing, provided Pakistan orders more than…
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Field Marshal Asim Munir Appointed Chief of Defence Forces
ISLAMABAD — December 5, 2025: The Ministry of Defence has formally issued the notification appointing Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as the Chief of Defence Forces (CoD), a day after President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. According to the notification, Field Marshal Asim Munir will serve in…
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New Delhi Blast: Modi Faces Criticism for Seeking Votes Amid Security Crisis
PM Modi criticized for seeking votes just a day after the deadly Red Fort blast in New Delhi. Analysts say BJP is using security incidents to fuel nationalist sentiment and recover from electoral losses. “Godi Media” accused of amplifying unverified claims of “Pakistani involvement” to sway public opinion. Experts cite a pattern of politically timed…