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Imran Khan has Pakistani army ducking & defending. Why it’s a historic moment for the subcontinent

The army's word used to be a command for any government of the day. It could hire, fire, jail, exile, or murder prime ministers. But now it fears defeat at the hands of politicians.

Fighting to heal fractures in Pakistan Army, ISI chief assails Imran in 1st ever press meet

Imran has been attacking General Bajwa for some time. Political commentator Gul Bukhari says Pakistan Army brass now seem confident enough of their authority to crack the whip.

How Punjab’s most-wanted yesteryear terrorists are operating openly in Lahore, popping up on FB

Facebook photo of Dal Khalsa chief Gajinder Singh shows Pakistan is a safe terror haven. Islamabad is preparing for FATF inspections to exit from list of states at risk of terror-related sanctions.

Is Pakistan the bad boy of South Asia? Its military Deep State hurts neighbours

With foreign debts, a long-due apology to Bangladesh, and a wrinkled relationship with Kabul adding to its problems, Pakistan's giving South Asia a hard time.

Thoughtless banter, 15 mins of fame, Nusrat Mirza maligns Hamid Ansari’s ‘spotless’ image

From generals to journalists, Pakistanis are going all out to call Nusrat Mirza's claims fabricated and dubious.

Talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban won’t create jihadist mini-state, Pakistan Army tells House panel

As part of peace negotiations, TTP is demanding the right to retain weapons, maintain its military organisation, and for territories it controls to regain wide-ranging autonomy.

Peshawar attack shows Islamic State has come home — in arms of jihadists Imran Khan embraces

Throughout his years as PM, Imran Khan coddled the religious far-Right. Now it’s dragging Pakistan into abyss of sectarian warfare.

Trial of London man, for attempt to murder Pakistani dissident, exposes trail leading to ISI

Muhammad Gohir Khan was found guilty of trying to kill Pakistani blogger Ahmad Waqas Goraya in 2021 in Rotterdam. But unexplained gaps in probe lead many to suspect ISI’s hand.

Pakistan Taliban ex-spokesperson who fled says ISI forced him to lie about India ‘terror funding’

Ehsanullah Ehsan, co-founder of Jama’at-ul-Ahrar, was claimed to have surrendered’ to Pakistan military in 2017 and fled in 2020. In a blog, he says ISI offered him ‘millions’ to return.

Jaish held 1st public event since Pulwama on 3 Jan in PoK, to own Srinagar attack & raise funds

Jaish-e-Mohammed’s PoK chief Muhammad Illyas tells gathering that slain terrorist Hafiz Arsalan carried out 13 December ambush in Srinagar that killed three police personnel.

On Camera

Every generation has its Diljala Ashiq. Now they come with Instagram stalking & IAS dreams

The Diljala Aashiq’s playlist today consists of Ed Sheeran, Anuv Jain, Jubin Nautiyal, and Prateek Kuhad. But their patron saint hasn’t changed. It’s still Ajay Devgn.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?