Saudi Loans Swap: $2B JF-17 Jet Deal Eyes Pakistan Lifeline

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are currently engaged in discussions over a potential defence agreement involving JF-17 fighter jets, according to two Pakistani sources familiar with the matter. The proposal centres on converting approximately $2 billion of existing Saudi loans to Pakistan into a purchase of these aircraft. This arrangement would not only alleviate Pakistan’s financial pressures but

January 8, 2026
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Kathua Gunfight: Security Forces Lock Down Terrorist Hideout

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district intensified their cordon on Wednesday evening after a fierce gunfight with terrorists in a remote forest area. The encounter unfolded in Kahog village, Billawar, when the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the local police launched a search operation based on intelligence about two to three terrorists hiding nearby.Inspector General of Police,

January 8, 2026
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ISRO’s Military Assets Missions To Blast Off In 1st Quarter of 2026

India’s space agency, ISRO, has scheduled two key strategic satellite launches for the first quarter of 2026, marking a rebound from setbacks in the previous year. On 12 January at 10:17 am IST, the PSLV-C62 will lift off from Sriharikota, carrying the DRDO-developed hyperspectral Earth observation satellite Anvesha, also known as EOS-N1. This mission, managed by NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), will

January 8, 2026
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Pak Propaganda Busted, Here’s How Islamabad Ran For Help During Op Sindoor: NDTV Report

Pakistan’s propaganda surrounding Operation Sindoor has been thoroughly debunked by official US government filings, revealing Islamabad’s desperate pleas for American intervention during India’s decisive military response.The revelations stem from documents submitted under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), accessed by NDTV, which expose the stark contrast between Pakistan’s public

January 8, 2026
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Trump Boasts Ending 8 Wars, Slams Norway For Snubbing Nobel Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump has made bold claims about his foreign policy achievements, asserting that he "single-handedly ENDED 8 WARS" during his leadership. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump linked his diplomatic record directly to what he describes as a rebuilt American military that now commands global respect.Trump expressed frustration over being denied the Nobel Peace Prize, accusing

January 8, 2026
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DRDO Greenlit For BM-04: New Short-Range Ballistic Missile

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has secured approval to develop the BM-04, a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) poised to bolster the nation’s strategic capabilities. Following the granting of Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), development will accelerate, with testing likely to commence shortly. This advancement emerges from New Delhi, signalling a robust response

January 7, 2026
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Pakistan Courts Bangladesh With JF-17 Jet Pact, Defence Deal

Pakistan’s air force chiefs have engaged in high-level discussions with their Bangladeshi counterparts in Islamabad, focusing on a potential defence pact that includes the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Dhaka.This development signals Islamabad’s expanding ambitions in arms exports while strengthening military ties with Bangladesh amid shifting regional dynamics.The talks involved

January 7, 2026
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Jaishankar Slams Distant Critics’ Mindless Western Hypocrisy in Operation Sindoor

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar sharply criticised Western hypocrisy during his interaction with the Indian community in Luxembourg City on 7 January 2026.Speaking on the sidelines of Operation Sindoor, India’s military response in May 2025, he highlighted how distant observers often proffer advice without due consideration.Jaishankar noted that countries far removed from regional tensions

January 7, 2026
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IAF Issues RFIs For Two New Counter-Drone Systems After Operation Sindoor

Following Operation Sindoor, the four-day conflict with Pakistan where drones featured prominently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has accelerated efforts to bolster its air defence against unmanned threats. The service has issued two Requests for Information (RFIs) for specialised counter-drone systems aimed at neutralising hostile drone swarms targeting vital military assets.According to Bharat

January 7, 2026
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Pakistan’s Crumbling Security Triggers Mass Uprising In Balochistan

Pakistan’s security apparatus in Balochistan has reached a critical breaking point, igniting widespread public outrage and mass protests across the restive province. In Kech district, residents face a relentless surge in kidnapping-for-ransom, rampant criminality, and utter lawlessness, prompting political parties, traders’ associations, and civil society groups to escalate their demonstrations

January 7, 2026
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