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by Ramin
25 Jan 2012 10:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

ASIA - Pakistani officer laid to rest as Turkish pilot's body found A military funeral was held for Maj. Massoud Hussein Chhachhar, 35, who was killed in a training flight off Turkey's Aegean coast Jun. 16, in the Pakistani city of Lahore today. Chhachhar was training Turkish pilot Lt. Serkan Sağır...
by Ramin
27 Dec 2011 08:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Baloch represents only 3.6% of the Pakistani population, but 10% of army. How did that happen? Are they forced into the army? Not true. The Baloch represent less than 1% of the Pak Army. If you are basing your 10% number based on the Baluch Regiment, then its an archaic nomenclature. Even in Britis...
by Ramin
12 Dec 2011 09:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

rohitvats wrote:There is a road planned in North-West to South-East direction which will connect Tajikistan and Chitral in Pakistan. This will pass through Wakhan corridor.
World Bank's 'Silk Route initiative'
by Ramin
12 Dec 2011 09:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1208970

Re: Internal Security Watch

Army jawan jailed for leaking info to Pakistan Press Trust Of India New Delhi, December 11, 2011 A Delhi court has sentenced an army jawan to seven years in jail for doubling as a Pakistan intelligence agent and supplying sensitive defence-related information to the neighbouring country. District a...
by Ramin
01 Dec 2011 05:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

49% of supplies go via Torkham & Chaman;

i read that Russia is also contemplating a closure of NATO supply-line from their side, though it isnt confirmed. They certainly have NATO by the balls though.
by Ramin
03 Nov 2011 04:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 31 Oct 2011
Replies: 2841
Views: 285266

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 31 Oct 201

India has 500 MW of excess power? Then why all the power cuts? Link I am not in favor of any trade with pakistan but now that we are going to then power export is good. At least lets make pakistan more and more India dependent. free trade does not work that way, my friend. i think (as a neutral per...
by Ramin
31 Oct 2011 02:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

they'll likely approach the Turks at some point; friend of mine told me that Pakistani military delegation did go to Turkey to observe the 'Atak' chopper
by Ramin
27 Oct 2011 06:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kurdistan - An Indian National Interest
Replies: 195
Views: 32650

Re: Kurdistan - An Indian National Interest

Iraqi Kurdistan President Due in Tehran Saturday He's going there to take orders to cooperate against the PKK and PJAK. Iran and Turkey will both launch major operations. Turkey already has. Tehran and Ankara have an alliance as of 23rd Oct. And I'm sure tehy will be talking about US bases there. T...
by Ramin
27 Oct 2011 06:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kurdistan - An Indian National Interest
Replies: 195
Views: 32650

Re: Kurdistan - An Indian National Interest

it's always funny to see desis (especially indians) bringing up their 'aryan' links... plz dont bring that up here to spread mis-information. It's immature. and why should india go on a confrontation course with countries like Iran or Turkey (2 powerful and influential countries in the region) that ...
by Ramin
27 Oct 2011 05:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army Cheetah Chopper enters Pakistan airspace
Replies: 144
Views: 17039

Re: Indian Army Cheetah Chopper enters Pakistan airspace

all said and done, two glaring loopholes coherently exists from tech-security speak. 1. The copters GPS was not used or failed [or was the GPS jammed by unkil-men team?]. 2. The pakis had no warning on their radars that an enemy helo was approaching.. and no interception happened as well. from what...
by Ramin
29 Sep 2011 03:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 22, 2011
Replies: 2846
Views: 284813

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 22, 20

White House will not second admiral on Pakistan | World | DAWN.COM WASHINGTON: The White House is refusing to endorse controversial criticism of Pakistan leveled by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen. White House press secretary Jay Carney was asked about Mullen’s claim in ...
by Ramin
12 Sep 2011 05:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

documentary of Pak Navy Marines Training [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2l3vh5gtD4&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmjjGwaehdg&feature=relmfu[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXMOSEkHESo&feature=relmfu[/youtube] [yo...
by Ramin
23 Jul 2011 05:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
Replies: 3050
Views: 502460

Re: Siachen News & Discussion

Indian army officers killed in Siachen fire Two Indian army officers burned to death when their shelter caught fire in the disputed Siachen glacier area of the Himalayas, the army told the BBC. Two soldiers were injured when they tried to rescue the officers on Thursday night, an army spokesman sai...
by Ramin
06 Jun 2011 12:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Fizzleya pilot. Look at his patch "Thunder Rider" -- probably operates JF-17. A sincere question -- how does he put on oxygen masks and such? http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh271/pstar_bucket/PakistanairforceJF-17ThunderFighterJetsfromNo26SquadronBlackSpidersinZhuhaiAirShow20106.jpg a...
by Ramin
06 Jun 2011 12:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

these are like high end hobby kits, plenty of videos in youtube of similar kit used by enthusiasts all over the place. the pakis probably trawled a few places and bought the rights to make and market some of these. the real meat of the matter - the payloads is listed under expansion options. which ...
by Ramin
06 Jun 2011 11:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Ilyas-Kashmiri-killed-in-US-drone-strike-confirms-HuJI/articleshow/8723456.cms finally kashmiri gets blown away by un-kill.. these drones must be giving nightmares to talibs :twisted: I am not a conspiracy theory believer. But this time, I believe i...
by Ramin
06 May 2011 02:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 524776

Re: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch

RajeshA wrote:Karzai is one leg of that strategy Another leg of the strategy could be to build relations with the Awami National Party and invite their leaders like Asfandyar Wali Khan to India
him and Pashtuns are known to be pretty anti indian; how would it work?
by Ramin
06 May 2011 02:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 524776

Re: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch

Bin Laden Death May Speed Afghan Talks: Experts KABUL: While Osama bin Laden’s death may have little immediate impact on the Afghanistan war, it could bring a political solution closer by opening the door for Western talks with the Taliban, experts said. The killing of the Al-Qaeda kingpin by US co...
by Ramin
03 May 2011 03:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Mar. 29, 2011
Replies: 2858
Views: 469109

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Mar. 29, 2

congratulations to US and Pakistan for the capture Why thank TSP, Ramin ji? for serving as condom-state for USA? or for harbouring OBL for so many years.. TSP is thankless entity and burden on earth.. Of everybody, Bangladeshi brothers should know this clearly and without any doubts. TSP was harbou...
by Ramin
02 May 2011 23:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Mar. 29, 2011
Replies: 2858
Views: 469109

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Mar. 29, 2

congratulations to US and Pakistan for the capture
by Ramin
20 Apr 2011 05:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Hi, this article elegantly captures the key points of this new missile system. Pakistan has test fired the Short Range Surface-to-Surface Multi Tube Ballistic Missile `Hatf IX’ NASR on Tuesday. Hatf IX NASR has a range of 60 kilometers and can carry both tactical nuclear warheads and conventional wa...
by Ramin
20 Apr 2011 04:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Havelsan exports 1st electronic warfare test & training range to Pakistan Pakistan’s Electronic Warfare Test and Training Range (EWTTR) ceremony was conducted on January 6, 2011, Turkish defence company Havelsan reported in an electronic press release on Wednesday. Ceremony took place in the pr...
by Ramin
20 Apr 2011 04:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Mar. 29, 2011
Replies: 2858
Views: 469109

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Mar. 29, 2

Pakistan Army troops rescued Turkish Ambassador at Ivory Coast Mr Yekcin Kaga Erensoi alongwith three other staff members, Mr Golant, Mr Mahmut (third Secretary) and Mr Ali Ahisk at Ivory Coast (Abijan) on 11 April 2011. The Turkish Ambassador was trapped in a Hotel during a volatile situation in w...
by Ramin
16 Apr 2011 18:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

he said 500 hours on the F-16, not the other aircrafts he flew
by Ramin
16 Apr 2011 00:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

another one i found while lurking F16.net Squadron Leader Sameen Mazhar S/L Sameen Mazhar joined the Pakistani Air Force (Pakistan Fiza'ya) in October 1980, and after four years of rigorous training and academics at the PAF College at Sargodha, he was awarded a bachelors degree in Aerosciences. He t...
by Ramin
15 Apr 2011 23:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

works for them pretty well though....

by the way what does ''poaks'' mean
by Ramin
15 Apr 2011 02:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive
Replies: 757
Views: 400026

Re: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive

Mumbai police silent on Headley's role in 26/11 attacks If Mumbai Police is to be believed, American-born terrorist David Headley, who has confessed to conducting a recce of all 26/11 targets in the city, may have played no role in the carnage. The assessment by the Mumbai Police is reflected in it...
by Ramin
15 Apr 2011 01:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280235

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Interview: Pakistan Air Force Viper Pilot Q 1: What is a PAF F-16 pilot doing in Turkey? A: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and the Turkish Air Force (TuAF) have a long-standing pilot exchange programme, which goes back a couple of decades under which, at any given time, two PAF pilots are in Turkey a...
by Ramin
15 Apr 2011 01:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: ISI-History and Discussions
Replies: 510
Views: 124643

Re: ISI-History and Discussions

DG ISI is in Turkey and met with his Turkish counterpart.

any info on it?