Pakistan’s biggest corruption case is a saga of friendships gone sour, military-ruled real estate & a politician who tried to outwit the most powerful institution in the country.
Decision is tied with creation of counterterrorist paramilitary force, Federal Constabulary. Experts see it part of trend of expanding military presence in civilian institutions.
Operation Sindhoor came as a blessing for Asim Munir. He could claim to have “won a war” and get promoted to a field marshal’s post. But the narrative hasn’t held.
After last month's visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, PAF chief is meeting with US senior military officials. ThePrint takes a look at the history of US-Pakistan military ties.
Another five-year term for Gen Asim Munir after 2027 could open up a Pandora’s box, as it has for previous Pakistani generals during their second extended tenures.
Eight civilians were killed in the strikes that primarily hit civilian infrastructure, including mosques & residential quarters, according to ISPR Director General.
India has reviewed the security situation & directed all forces to maintain high vigil, while resolving to bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice & their sponsors held to account.
The Italian term sprezzatura—a studied nonchalance that conceals intention—best captures the spirit of Trump’s foreign policy so far. The pattern is unpredictability, transactionalism, and disruption as diplomacy.
With 20.2 percent of its total loans in default by the end of last year, Bangladesh had the weakest banking system in Asia. Despite reforms, it will take time to recover.
This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.
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