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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
TopicPakistan army chief

Topic: Pakistan army chief

Pakistani law gives more power to Asim Munir. People say it strengthens military’s iron grip

The amendments to the Pakistan Army Act of 1952 were swiftly approved by both houses of parliament despite fierce opposition.

Pakistan Army chief rakes up Kashmir, vows support and terms India ‘arch-rival’

Pakistan military had remained quiet about Kashmir for a few years, while handling domestic economic and political crisis.

Top Pakistani General resigns. Media says he stood up to the establishment, COAS Asim Munir

The Lt General was among the few promoted in the 2022 military reshuffle. It was particularly significant, as they were among the key choices by former COAS Bajwa before his retirement.

Gen Asim Munir’s US trip has limited benefits—Pakistan knows what it must do for money, ties

Pakistan Army chief touched base with American investors and Pakistani diaspora in the US, while listing 'sacrifices' on Afghanistan front. But winning trust and confidence won't be easy.

Pakistan Army chief has to engage with Imran Khan. The other choice is reviving the economy

Pakistan’s powerful military is facing multifaceted crises, and General Asim Munir must find a way to stabilise the situation soon.

As former ISI spy and professional soldier, let me tell you—Pakistan’s ready for Mission Peace

Don’t get sentimental over small things like losing a part of our country in 1971, making a terror jinni like the Taliban or driving Pakistan to default. It's time for peace.

On Camera

A Donald Trump presidency threatens Indian economy. Just see his record

The chances of a trade war that raise inflation and reduce India’s economic growth are much higher under a Trump presidency.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Rifles slung upside down, on ponies. Indian troops go on their 1st patrol in Depsang since 2020

Troops patrolled up to Patrolling Point (PP) 10 on Monday. Though there are PP 10, 11, 12, 12A & 13 in Depsang Plains, it was decided that only one or two PPs would be patrolled.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.