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Monday, March 16, 2026
TopicPakistani Army

Topic: Pakistani Army

Serving major gen appointed to Interior Ministry as Pakistan army corners high-ranking civilian post

Decision is tied with creation of counterterrorist paramilitary force, Federal Constabulary. Experts see it part of trend of expanding military presence in civilian institutions.

Nothing short of reclaiming PoK will end terrorism. Give Pakistan the 1971 treatment

After the Pahalgam terror attack, India announced tough steps against Pakistan. From suspending the Indus Water Treaty to calls for de-militarising PoK, the response reflects a shift in India’s counter-terror strategy.

Pakistan army, ISI trained and sent terrorists into Jammu, says J&K L-G Manoj Sinha

In an exclusive interview with ThePrint, Sinha also said mindsets had changed in J&K, as people see their future with an ebullient India and not with a chaotic Pakistan.

Pakistani jawans are haunted by the imaginings of the British Indian Army

In 'Dying to Serve', Maria Rashid elaborates on the two competing visions between which British imaginings of the Indian soldier operated.

If Nazi war criminals can still be tried, why not Pakistanis? 1971 genocide can’t be forgotten

Bangladesh wants to try Pakistani army personnel for war crimes and genocide in 1971 but realpolitik has prevented it so far. Justice must be served.

Banned Pakistan journalist Hamid Mir apologises & Imran Khan wants all his govt events in Urdu

Our prolific feature about Pakistan’s fascinating politics, economy, society, culture, cricket, fashion and more — stories beyond the routine headlines.

The opposition rallies and what they mean for Pakistan, and the big errors made by Imran Khan

In episode 596 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into the state of Pakistan's opposition, Prime Minister Imran Khan's actions and what it all could mean for the country.

Pakistanis are not just scared of coronavirus but of ‘colonel ki biwi’ too

Hurling abuses, demeaning officers, and threatening them of dire consequences, colonel ki biwi kept reiterating that no one is above her majesty.

No cabinet debate & nod from President — why Pakistan SC suspended Army chief’s extension

The decision of the Pakistani Supreme Court is an evidence of the country’s judiciary finally asserting itself against the military.

Want to return to a Pakistan where I won’t be killed — activist Ismail who escaped to US

Gulalai Ismail has sought asylum in US. She tells ThePrint her decision to leave Pakistan was to send a message of resistance & her will to live life freely.

On Camera

Gulf conflict pushes Dubai diamond traders to eye Surat for rough stone auctions. But there are hurdles

Industry leaders say India’s complicated customs process and GST levies are deterrents for traders to come to Surat for auctions.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.