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COAS General Asim Munir’s UK visit strengthens Pakistan-UK military ties, focusing on modernization and security cooperation.
Indian police raid bookstores in Kashmir, seizing 650+ books, sparking outrage over suppression of free speech and dissent.
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Why did the U.S. leave behind $7B in weapons in Afghanistan? Was it a mistake or a calculated move against Pakistan?
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India’s defence procurement is plagued by delays, inefficiency, and corruption, threatening national security and readiness.
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