by Mahnoor | Feb 20, 2026 | Military Diplomacy
Pakistan has long used military drills as instruments of defense diplomacy and strategic signaling. In 2025 and early 2026, its armed forces conducted a series of major exercises with numerous partners. These joint drills allow armies to exchange expertise and improve...
by Mahnoor | Feb 19, 2026 | Must Read
Strategic Context and Doctrinal Foundation Pakistan’s military doctrine continues to evolve in response to changing security dynamics in South Asia and beyond. Situated in an area of strategic competition and unsettled disputes, amid rapid military...
by Mahnoor | Feb 17, 2026 | Must Read
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a fundamental aspect of today’s military capability. Pakistan is pursuing this transformation under direct policy and institutional planning. The armed forces are incorporating new technologies to improve their capacity to...
by Mahnoor | Feb 12, 2026 | Must Read
In late January 2025, Balochistan was struck by unprecedented coordinated attacks on several different districts, including Quetta, Gwadar, and Mastung, involving gunfire and suicide bombings. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the...
by Mahnoor | Feb 6, 2026 | Must Read
On February 4, 2026, Pakistan launched the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi. The opening ceremony featured a parade of Pakistani and international contingents, and the proceedings...