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Topic: Pakistan Army

Pakistan army chief invokes ‘two-nation theory’, calls Kashmir Pakistan’s ‘jugular vein’

His comments come days after a heated exchange at the UN, where India firmly rejected Pakistan’s latest reference to Kashmir during a Security Council debate on peacekeeping reforms.

Heavy ceasefire violation along LoC as Pakistan Army patrol intrusion sets off mine blast, India retaliates

Anti-infiltration mine triggered by intrusion in Krishna Ghati Sector followed by unprovoked firing by Pakistan Army, to which Indian troops responded in 'controlled & calibrated manner'.

Atif Aslam gets ‘cancelled’ for singing for Pakistani Army

The five-minute song, Sab Ka Shajra Pakistan, reportedly aims to honour national unity, resilience, and a collective commitment to progress.

Pakistan wants Bangladesh on its side, but history and prejudice stand in the way

The subcontinent's geopolitics is one of history completing a full circle—Muslim-majority Bangladesh, which parted ways from Pakistan, now finds itself uneasy with a Hindu-majority India.

A night of mayhem: Protest over Aurangzeb’s tomb in Nagpur

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Major Agha Humayun Amin—Pakistan army’s prodigal son didn’t care for nationalism or religion

Major Agha Humayun Amin wrote extensively on the history of the Pakistan army. He did not mince his words and criticised the army’s operational blunders.

R&AW’s secret war on LeT in Pakistan secures India some retribution, but Kashmir problem far from over

Earlier this week, a top Lashkar commander was shot dead in Pakistan. The killing is being seen as part of a long-running R&AW campaign to degrade the Lashkar’s leadership.

Pakistan journalist says brothers abducted, tortured after his ‘nepotism’ report on army chief

According to Ahmad Noorani’s investigative report, relatives of Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir were given key federal positions due to their familial ties.

Pakistan intensifies crackdown on activists amid criticism of its handling of Balochistan train hijack

FIRs have been filed against journalist Ahmad Noorani & advocate Shafiq Ahmad under amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for spreading fake news & promoting anti-state propaganda.

Pakistan Army warns its ‘adversary’ with new song. People say, ‘show them Sunday’s match’

The song, Dushmana Sun, released by Pakistan’s ISPR has montages of news channels, air force, and a smiling Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman holding a cup of tea.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.