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by Dilbu
13 Oct 2025 18:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5700
Views: 2461947

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Meanwhile the gap in estimates using sialkot statistics and numbers calculated using madrasa maths keeps widening. $30b gap found in import records ISLAMABAD: The federal government booked $321 billion in imports during the past five years, $30 billion more than import payments cleared by the centra...
by Dilbu
10 Oct 2025 13:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5700
Views: 2461947

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

IMF talks stall over flood loss dispute ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were unable to conclude the second review talks within the deadline due to "outstanding issues" concerning the timing of the publication of a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessme...
by Dilbu
09 Oct 2025 12:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 8023
Views: 2955108

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

FDI challenges PAKISTAN has recently witnessed the departure of several MNCs, raising concerns about its capacity to attract and retain foreign direct investment. The exit of major players such as P&G, following earlier departures of Shell, Pfizer, Total and Telenor, has intensified anxieties, ...
by Dilbu
09 Oct 2025 12:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 8023
Views: 2955108

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Floods dampen Pakistan’s growth outlook ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Tuesday cut its growth forecast for Pakistan by half a per cent to 2.6 per cent for the current fiscal year due to the recent floods, which are also expected to push up inflation to 7.2 per cent. “For FY 2025/26, real GDP growth i...
by Dilbu
09 Oct 2025 12:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5700
Views: 2461947

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Dozens killed as Pakistani army, fighters clash near Afghan border Eleven military personnel have been killed in a gunfight with armed fighters in the country’s northwest, according to the Pakistani army. The gun battle erupted early on Wednesday during an intelligence operation in the Orakzai dist...
by Dilbu
02 Oct 2025 19:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 2019
Views: 572649

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Something is going on in Sir Creek. RM has specifically warned TSP against any misadventures in the sector. What's brewing at Sir Creek? All about decades-long dispute between India, Pak Any misadventure by Pakistan in the Sir Creek sector will invite a decisive response, Defence Minister Rajnath Si...
by Dilbu
21 Sep 2025 01:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 12411
Views: 4190856

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Denying visas in itself will not cause a regime change in India but it is another one of the screws they are trying to drive in as part of the overall effort towards the goal.
by Dilbu
21 Sep 2025 00:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 12411
Views: 4190856

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Unkil is targeting Indian middle class which is a major voter base supporting Modi. By creating hurdles in the way of average Indian’s aspiration to study and settle in US or to go there on H1B visa, as a short term measure, unkil is saying we are ready to give visas again as soon as you vote Modi o...
by Dilbu
19 Sep 2025 11:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 12411
Views: 4190856

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

US is slowly and deliberately moving in its military to surround India. In Bangladesh, TSP and now plans are on to establish a base in Afghanistan. If the Nepal hungama was cooked up by culinary institute, then the presence of US military there in some form in the near future cannot be ruled out. Lo...
by Dilbu
18 Sep 2025 18:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5700
Views: 2461947

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Why do the Saudis need to fear Israelis . They are member of Abe Accord and ksa royal family is against Muslim brotherhood and Hamas and Qatar . I don't get it . I have a different take on this. Saudis had already funded the Paki bum years ago and had an agreement to gain access to it when needed. ...
by Dilbu
10 Sep 2025 22:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 12411
Views: 4190856

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

I recommend Jaishankarji for the bad cop role. Time to grab the popcorn.
by Dilbu
01 Sep 2025 16:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 12411
Views: 4190856

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, is a senior fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center and host of the weekly podcast “World Review with Ivo Daalder.” He writes POLITICO’s From Across the Pond column. According to him, the root of the issue is Modi not willing to give credit to Trump ...
by Dilbu
29 Aug 2025 18:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding New China After the 19th and 20th Congresses
Replies: 1370
Views: 647089

Re: Understanding New China After the 19th and 20th Congresses

A "Secret" Xi Jinping Letter Was Key To Improved India-China Ties: Report New Delhi: When US President Donald Trump intensified his trade war with China earlier this year, Beijing began an outreach to India with a private letter from President Xi Jinping to President Droupadi Murmu, a Blo...
by Dilbu
29 Aug 2025 13:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4787
Views: 3292098

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Ukraine's "Largest" Naval Ship Sunk In Russia's First Sea Drone Attack Moscow: Ukrainian Navy's reconnaissance ship Simferopol, which was reportedly the largest ship commissioned by the country in over a decade, has been hit and sunk in a naval drone strike, the Russian Defence Ministry a...
by Dilbu
29 Aug 2025 12:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5700
Views: 2461947

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Pakistan blames India for waterlogging on its side of Wagah border AMRITSAR: Embarrassed by a viral video showing its side of the parade path at Wagah border badly waterlogged - and its Rangers standing in knee-deep water - while the Indian side looks clean, Pakistan has blamed the elevation of Gra...
by Dilbu
22 Aug 2025 20:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 12411
Views: 4190856

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Modi sarkar appears to be hoping for a Ukraine deal that would end current tensions. Although India has protested against the tariffs it has not directly targeted Trump or the US govt, which has been more assertive and aggressive in its responses. If it becomes clear that Putin will not make a deal ...
by Dilbu
22 Aug 2025 16:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 12411
Views: 4190856

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Article by Kenneth I. Juster in Council on Foreign Relations He expects India to cut oil imports from Russia in favour of US oil, invest more in the US, and meet certain American trade demands, possibly prompting Trump to attend the Quad summit. However, the author seems unaware of the level of dist...
by Dilbu
22 Aug 2025 16:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6097
Views: 1629325

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Over 90 percent of Russia-India trade now settled in Roubles and Rupees Russia and India have reported that over 90 percent of their bilateral trade payments are now conducted using their respective national currencies—the Russian rouble and the Indian rupee. This milestone, revealed by First Deput...
by Dilbu
22 Aug 2025 16:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6097
Views: 1629325

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Defying U.S. Pressure, India, Russia Target Joint Exploration Of Northern Sea Route & North-South Corridor US President Donald Trump’s harsh criticism of India’s trade and military ties with Russia and threat of additional tariffs appears to have failed to achieve its desired goal. Instead of s...
by Dilbu
20 Aug 2025 12:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 812
Views: 567156

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

In Big Breakthrough, India, China To Seek Early Solution To Boundary Delimitation New Delhi: Taking the first big steps to reset the entire trajectory of bilateral relations, India and China have decided to work on a settlement of the boundary question and an expert group will be set up to explore ...
by Dilbu
18 Aug 2025 14:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 2019
Views: 572649

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

The kill mark shows a canard . Mirage F1 didn't have canard Hakim ji, then that is problem, ain't it? Did our ACM lie or the marking is a lie? I have a theory. India is currently mending the fences with China and may not be too keen to announce an A2A kill against a chinese fighter jet. Things have...
by Dilbu
18 Aug 2025 13:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6097
Views: 1629325

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

T-14 Armata main battle tank offered by Russia with technology transfer under Make in India drive Russia has offered India its T-14 Armata main battle tank to replace ageing T-72s, including technology transfer and production in India. The proposal is intended to be part of the Make in India progra...
by Dilbu
18 Aug 2025 13:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 12411
Views: 4190856

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

I have a theory that the tarrifs on India are not related to Ukraine issue at all. It is one among many other concessions being granted to TSP. TSPA is itching for revenge after operation sindoor. US is trying to create the ideal situation inside and outside India for a regime change. US tariffs, co...
by Dilbu
05 Aug 2025 17:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 12411
Views: 4190856

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

The United States Is Losing India In 2019, U.S. President Donald Trump stood alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the “Howdy Modi” rally in Houston. The atmosphere was electric. Indian Americans cheered, and New Delhi appeared fully invested in the Trump presidency. Trump’s popularity i...
by Dilbu
30 Jul 2025 15:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 11346
Views: 3273590

Re: Understanding the US - Again

We need to ride out Trump's term without getting into any traps. Promise him something and send a delegation of babus to do chai biskoot sessions and just before signing any deal ask everything to be filed again in triplicates. Hang the purchase of F35 as a carrot and threaten how we will be forced ...
by Dilbu
28 Jul 2025 13:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1196
Views: 266254

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

We do not have confirmation yet but there is indication that the terrorists have been eliminated. 3 suspected Pahalgam terrorists killed in Army's Operation Mahadev: Sources Over three months after the Pahalgam attack, which left 26 dead, three suspected Pakistani terrorists behind the carnage have ...
by Dilbu
25 Jul 2025 14:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 3075
Views: 1545238

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

We should test all of these new small drones in J&K counter insurgency operations. That would provide a suitable controlled environment to test the effectiveness of surveillance and attack capabilities.
by Dilbu
22 Jul 2025 13:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai 2011 & Discussion on 2006 Case Verdict
Replies: 1296
Views: 860313

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

I cannot believe the recovered explosives were not sealed and stored in a secure location. WTF.
by Dilbu
22 Jul 2025 13:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai 2011 & Discussion on 2006 Case Verdict
Replies: 1296
Views: 860313

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/711-mumbai-train-blasts-bombay-high-court-acquits-all-12-accused-including-5-on-death-row The above is the link to the Bombay High Court judgment. It is 500 pages long. I am trying to wade through it. It is tedious reading. I will share my findings when I...
by Dilbu
11 Jul 2025 14:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai 2011 & Discussion on 2006 Case Verdict
Replies: 1296
Views: 860313

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

Oops had a scare seeing this thread on top. TSP has a lot to pay for. IWT suspension and the hanging sword of Operation Sindoor are steps in the right direction. We will have to rinse and repeat op sindoor several times to get anywhere near justice for all the terrorism we have had to face from TSP.
by Dilbu
26 Jun 2025 13:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5700
Views: 2461947

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Amnesty calls out authorities for failing to protect KP civilians from ‘repeated quadcopter attacks’ Rights organisation Amnesty International on Tuesday criticised Pakistani authorities for “failing to protect the lives and property of civilians” in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid a surge in suspected qua...
by Dilbu
26 Jun 2025 12:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1196
Views: 266254

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

India Refuses To Sign SCO Document That Skipped Pahalgam, Had Balochistan New Delhi: Sending a stern message to India's neighbours, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has refused to sign a joint statement at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet because it did not mention the Pahalgam terror attack ...
by Dilbu
24 Jun 2025 16:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indus Water Treaty
Replies: 3399
Views: 1034650

Re: Indus Water Treaty

After Indus Waters Treaty suspension: India seeks pause in World Bank expert’s proceedings over Kishanganga & Ratle India has written to the World Bank’s neutral expert, Michel Lino, requesting a pause in his proceedings on the Ratle and Kishanganga hydropower disputes, following the Union gove...
by Dilbu
23 Jun 2025 22:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 160525

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

Iran has launched missiles targeting US military base in Qatar. Projectiles have been shot down and no casualties reported so far.
by Dilbu
22 Jun 2025 20:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3367
Views: 857778

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Iran parliament approves closure of Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions Dubai: Iran’s parliament voted on Sunday to approve a motion calling for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor for global oil shipments, following US airstrikes that targeted key Iranian nuclear fac...
by Dilbu
22 Jun 2025 20:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 160525

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

Iran parliament approves closure of Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions Dubai: Iran’s parliament voted on Sunday to approve a motion calling for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor for global oil shipments, following US airstrikes that targeted key Iranian nuclear fac...
by Dilbu
22 Jun 2025 12:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 160525

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

Unkil had to take zero risks compared to IAF. The courage shown and the degree of risk taken by India in facing its nuclear armed adversaries, be it TSP or China, are there for everyone to see.
by Dilbu
22 Jun 2025 12:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 160525

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

Who was Saeed Izadi? Israeli airstrikes kill Iranian commander behind October 7 Hamas attack The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had killed Saeed Izadi, a veteran commander in the overseas arm of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, in an attack inside an apartment in Iran's Qom province. Is...
by Dilbu
22 Jun 2025 12:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3367
Views: 857778

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei names potential successors in case he is killed: Report Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has identified three senior clerics as potential successors in the event of his death, according to The New York Times, citing three Iranian officials. Under Iran’s constituti...