Indian NSG Membership Dream Shattered
Nusrat MirzaFor the time being, India is enjoying a unique and highly favored position, globally. This perhaps has raised their hopes considerably and has given India and false sense of invincibility.…
Panama Papers and Beijing bases add to Sharif’s burdens
ahsanBy Ahmed Rashid As though it were a giant spider, the Panama Papers leak has another victim caught in its web. Iceland's Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson stepped aside as prime minister…
India’s bid for ‘ second strike capability ’ to put pressure on Pakistan
Indian moves towards 'second strike capability' would compel Pakistan to follow suit, says an official of Strategic Plans Division (SPD), which serves as the secretariat of National Command Authority. “Development…
Pakistan’s tactical nukes, India’s strategic dilemma
By Kunal Singh For someone who does not follow nuclear warfare tidbits, it would not make much sense that low-yield and short-range nuclear weapons of Pakistan could cause more headache…
Is Pakistan ready to diversify its economy?
The Gulf States have responded with unprecedented speed and daring to the possible impact of the oil crisis on their economies. Led by a new generation of leaders especially in…
Over 400 men connected to Yadav nabbed in Pakistan
Pakistani security forces have arrested more than 400 people/saboteurs belonging to Kulbushan Yadav network operating in Pakistan for over a decade. Soon after the arrest of Kulbushan, three Indian engineers…
Time to Acquire Second Strike Capability
Pakistan has always maintained that its nuclear program is India specific and it has developed its nuclear arsenal as a deterrent and not with the intention of engaging in a…
Nuclear threat – The Pakistani Version
Despite making good progress on stopping the proliferation of nuclear arms, the world is facing a growing threat of nuclear war among hostile states as well as misuse of nuclear…
The China-Pakistan axis gathers momentum
By Harsh V. Pant The recently expanded Gwadar deepwater port in Pakistan that is part of the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is nearing completion. According to Zhang Baozhong, chairman…
Pakistan wants warplanes upgrade for prolonged militant fight
Pakistan wants to upgrade its fleet of fighter jets in anticipation of a prolonged battle against militants, although the purchase of fifth-generation planes would only be a last resort, a…
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