The Story of the Blown Up Generation
When the Pakistan Strategic Forum’s O&S Directorate and our CT Wing first started our investigative efforts in mid-2023 aimed at uncovering the dark secrets...
Al Qaeda Resurfaces in Afghanistan: A Return to Dark Days, A Looming Threat
Al Qaeda, infamous for orchestrating the tragic events of 9/11, has reemerged in Afghanistan, resurrecting its nefarious activities reminiscent of its pre-9/11 era.
The terrorist...
The Story of the Blown Up Generation
Ahmed’s young palms were sweating. He tried to busy his mind by peeking out of the car window and see the the cars...
Karachi Shipyard Launches the Fourth & Final Babur Class Corvette “PNS TARIQ”
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd (KS&EW) launched the fourth and final BABUR (PN MILGEM) Class Corvette, PNS TARIQ (F-283), on August 2nd, 2023....
National Security
Exclusive Report on Regrouping of TTP, a Renewed Threat
Mohammed Khurasani, spokesman for Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, announced that Jamaat ul Ahrar, its breakaway faction (2014), and Hizbul Ahrar, a...
Strategical Arsenal
India’s Madras Atomic Power Station
India’s Madras Atomic Power Station is a complete nuclear power production, fuel reprocessing and plutonium production facility. It is...
Air
Argentina Selects Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Block-3
The Government of the Argentine Republic has officially included funding for the purchase of 12 PAC JF-17A Block III...
Sea
KS&EW Expansion and its Role in Pakistan Navy Modernization
Note: This article takes a comprehensive look at the expansion of KS&EW (Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works) and the...
Land
Hitler’s War Machine: The Fall of France May-June 1940
Man has been in war since long. He has always been greedy and opportunistic. From skirmishes to World Wars....
Acquiring The Punch: Cobra Gunship Helicopter
Genesis
In the wake of 1979 Russian invasion of Afghanistan, Pakistan emerged as a front-line state against the communist expansion....
Pakistan Army’s T-80UD MBT: Modernization Program
Ukraine’s Malyshev State Enterprise has begun modernization of Pakistan's T-80UD tanks.
The contract between Ukrspetsexport and the Islamic Republic of...
Sniper Rifles in Service with Pakistan Army
Barrett M-82 Sniper Rifle
Barrett M-82 is made by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Company and is the standard rifle...
Pakistan Army Aviation & its Role
Pakistan Army Aviation Corps is the aviation corps of the Pakistan Army primarily tasked with providing close aerial combat...
Historic Battles
Historic Battles
Pakistan Air Force Draws The First Blood
On 10th April 1959 PAF's F-86F Sabre (Serial# 55-005) of No. 15 Squadron aka "Cobras" flown by Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Younis Shot down Indian...
History
Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz Awan Shaheed (N.H)
AND IF WE DO NOT COME BACK, TELL THEM
WE HAVE SACRIFIED OUR TODAY FOR THEIR TOMORROW
The list of sons of soil is prolonged and...
Air
CDS General Bipin Rawat Mi-17V5 Helicopter Crash: Technical Failure or Sabotage?
On 8th December 2021 an Indian Air Force Mi-17V5 helicopter was flying over Tamil Nadu. Indian senior army officers including CDS General Bipin Rawat...
Blogs
World After This Pandemic
The world is suffering from a global crisis. We all are in lockdown and missing the old "Normal" world. It is shocking that the...
Demographic Change in Occupied Kashmir (IIOJK)
“The decision to provide non-Kashmiri residents with a domicile certificate is certainly the beginning of the end. This is the beginning of Kashmir becoming...
Effect on Children Due to Armed Conflict
All kids deserve education.
All kids deserve to be safe.
All kids deserve a future.
Madu and his family were forced to shelter in a village in...
Counter Terrorism: The War or Narratives
Terrorism is one of the worst things the world has experienced since the dawn of the 21st century. After the 9/11 attacks, US invaded...
The Grim Fate: 210 Million Muslims in Neo Fascist India
Note: In this article the author has discussed the grim fate of 210 million Muslims in neo fascist India.
Fascism is an interpretation of the existence...
77th UNGA Session & Afghanistan
Note: This article discusses about 77th UNGA session & situation in Afghanistan specially after withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan & fall of Kabul...
International Affairs
Africa
Ethiopian Airlines Entry Into Pakistan
Note: This article discusses Ethiopian Airlines' entry into Pakistan and the opening of a new direct flight route between Karachi & Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest and fastest-growing airline, has announced that it will be commencing flights to Karachi...
Effect on Children Due to Armed Conflict
All kids deserve education.
All kids deserve to be safe.
All kids deserve a future.
Madu and his family were forced to shelter in a village in...
Pakistan-US Relations Post Donald Trump: Implications of Changed US Presidency on Pakistan
Introduction
Pakistan-United states relations is referred to as a dyadic relationship. The US has created bilateral relationship with Pakistan since Pakistan’s inception i.e., 14 august...
Exclusive on Salient Features of The Updated Political Map of Pakistan
Since Pakistan has released new "Political Map". Pakistan has maintained its principled position on self-determination for Kashmiris while strengthening Pakistan’s claim over all parts...
Ethiopian Airlines Entry Into Pakistan
Note: This article discusses Ethiopian Airlines' entry into Pakistan and the opening of a new direct flight route between Karachi & Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Airlines,...
Articles
“It’s A Suicide Mission, Sir!”: Indian Air Force Squadron Disbanded Due to Refusal By Pilots To Get Airborne
Note: This article is based on leaked classified document on the investigation about the No. 51 Squadron of Indian Air Force & its performance...
Pakistan’s Viper IFV
An Infantry Fighting Vehicle IFV is a type of armored fighting vehicle used to carry Infantry troops to battle and provide direct fire support...
Pakistan Navy’s RAS ATR-72 Sea Eagle MPA
The RAS-72 Sea Eagle is a modern turboprop Maritime Patrol Aircraft intended for maritime Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR), Anti-Submarine (ASW) and...
Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Soomro
Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Soomro Shaheed
Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Soomro was the Commander of XII Corps of Pakistan Army also known as Quetta Corps....
China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard launches 2nd Type-54A/P Guided Missile Frigate for Pakistan Navy
Launching ceremony of 2nd Type 054A/P Frigate for the Pakistan Navy was held in China. 1st ship was launched in August 2020. 3rd and...
Origins of Kashmir Conflict
The Kashmir dispute is an on-going territorial conflict between Pakistan and India both having claims on the geopolitically significant land region. Both powers have...
National Security
How an Indian State-Sponsored Terrorist Ring Works in Pakistan
Note: This article unearths Indian state-sponsored terrorist ring involved in Johar Town Blast, Lahore, Pakistan on 23rd June 2021.
On the 23rd of June 2021,...
OPERATION BLACK THUNDERSTORM
(Operation Report)
Name: Operation Toar Tander-I/Operation Rah-e-Rast/Operation Black Thunderstorm-I/The Second Battle of Swat
Type: Major joint forces military counterinsurgency operation.
Executed by: Government and Armed Forces of...
Origins of Kashmir Conflict
The Kashmir dispute is an on-going territorial conflict between Pakistan and India both having claims on the geopolitically significant land region. Both powers have...
Afghanistan Peace Process: “UNSC Press Statement on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan”.
The members of the Security Council welcomed steps taken so far by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban to...
Air
Hitler’s War Machine: The Fall of France May-June 1940
Man has been in war since long. He has always been greedy and opportunistic. From skirmishes to World Wars. On one hand, he has...
Dassault Rafale: Burst of Fire
Note: Article discusses Dassault Rafale fighter jet as well as its specifications in detail.
Origin of the Rafale Fighter Jet
Towards the closing decades of the Cold...
Update on Pakistan: “JF-17 Thunder’s Integration with RA’AD II ALCM”
Picture shown suggests that PAF has integrated JF-17 Thunder with RA'AD II ALCM.
Sources suggest that PAF has developed a lighter version of RA'AD II...
Land
Pakistan’s Indigenously Manufactured “POF EYE”
Note: This article features POF Eye, Corner Shot gun indigenously developed & designed by POF, Wah.
POF Eye is a purpose-built weapon primarily designed for...
Raytheon’s & Lockheed Martin’s ATGM: “The FGM-148 Javelin”
Note: This article features Raytheon's & Lockheed Martin's FGM-148 Javelin ATGM.
FGM-148 is Third Generation Anti-Tank-Guided Missile (ATGM) jointly produced by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin...
Predominant Weapons Systems of Pakistan Armed Forces at Pakistan Day Parade
Shahpar-II MALE UAV
The GIDS Shahpar II is a medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) tactical UAV.
Operations
It provides SATCOM & Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) roles with...
T-80UD MBT of Pakistan Army
Disclaimer: This article discuses T-80UD MBT of Pakistan Army Armor Corps & all its basic features including armor, armaments & engine
T-80UD tank MBT was...
