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A Creeping Coup d’Etat in Pakistan

By Mohammad Taqi

November 01, 2018

Under Chief of Army Staff General Bajwa, Pakistan’s civil-military balance firmly tilted toward the latter yet again.

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October 17, 2018

Pakistan, Russia to Hold Joint Military Exercise

The military exercise, involving 200 Pakistani and Russian troops, will be held from October 21 to November 4 in Pakistan.

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Pakistan, Russia to Hold Joint Military Exercise

July 27, 2018

Imran Khan: Another Act in Pakistan’s Circus

It wasn't Imran Khan who won the election. It was (as always) Pakistan's army.

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Imran Khan: Another Act in Pakistan’s Circus

July 26, 2018

The Biggest Challenge for Pakistan’s Next Prime Minister

As premier, Imran Khan’s greatest challenge will be detaching himself from the Army’s strings.

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The Biggest Challenge for Pakistan’s Next Prime Minister

July 24, 2018

Taha Siddiqui on Pakistan’s Muzzled Media

The well-known journalist is living in exile after narrowly escaping an abduction attempt by gunmen.

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Taha Siddiqui on Pakistan’s Muzzled Media

July 16, 2018

Pakistan, Turkey Sign Deal for 30 Helicopter Gunships

Pakistan has officially signed a contract for 30 Turkish-made attack helicopters last week.

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Pakistan, Turkey Sign Deal for 30 Helicopter Gunships

June 07, 2018

Pakistan To Receive 30 Helicopter Gunships From Turkey

Pakistan has officially signed for 30 TAI T129 attack helicopters from Turkey last month.

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Pakistan To Receive 30 Helicopter Gunships From Turkey

May 12, 2018

Should India Take Pakistan’s Overtures Seriously?

Pakistan’s COAS indicate he’s ready to seek peace. How should India respond?

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Should India Take Pakistan’s Overtures Seriously?

April 18, 2018

Sharif's Lifetime Ban From Politics Is the Final Blow to Pakistan's Democracy

Nawaz Sharif’s lifetime disqualification has scratched off Pakistan’s façade of democracy.

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Sharif's Lifetime Ban From Politics Is the Final Blow to Pakistan's Democracy

December 28, 2017

Has the Pakistan Army Changed Its India Policy?

General Qamar Bajwa's comments to the Pakistani Senate raised hope for better India-Pakistan relations.

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Has the Pakistan Army Changed Its India Policy?

September 29, 2017

Lessons From India's 'Surgical Strikes', One Year Later

The surgical strikes indicated a threshold for Indian response. Kashmir, however, will continue to simmer.

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Lessons From India's 'Surgical Strikes', One Year Later

June 15, 2017

China, Pakistan Hold Defense Talks

Among other things, Beijing and Islamabad agreed to “safeguard the security of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.”

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China, Pakistan Hold Defense Talks

June 05, 2017

Pakistan Raises Defense Spending

Pakistan is slated to increase its defense budget by around 7 percent in fiscal year 2017-2018.

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Pakistan Raises Defense Spending

May 11, 2017

Justice for Bangladesh: Pakistan's Little-Remembered Promise

In 1973, Pakistan promised to try members of its armed forces for war crimes committed in Bangladesh.

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Justice for Bangladesh: Pakistan's Little-Remembered Promise

May 08, 2017

India-Pakistan Rumblings Along Kashmir Line of Control Continue

Tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad persist. The question is if both sides can avoid escalation.

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India-Pakistan Rumblings Along Kashmir Line of Control Continue

March 25, 2017

Pakistan’s (Non-Nuclear) Plan to Counter ‘Cold Start’

Tactical nuclear weapons get most of the attention, but Islamabad is also building up conventional capabilities.

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Pakistan’s (Non-Nuclear) Plan to Counter ‘Cold Start’

July 23, 2016

Pakistan-China Hold Joint Border Patrols Near Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

The joint patrol took place amidst much media attention on India’s tank deployment in Ladakh.

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Pakistan-China Hold Joint Border Patrols Near Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

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