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Pakistan Supreme Court Bolsters Army Chief's Power Amidst India Tensions

Pakistan Supreme Court Bolsters Army Chief's Power Amidst India Tensions Pakistan Supreme Court Bolsters Army Chief's Power Amidst India Tensions Amidst escalating tensions with India and internal dissent, Pakistan's Supreme Court has handed a significant victory to army chief General Asim Munir. The court's decision to overturn an earlier ruling and allow the trial of civilians in military courts effectively strengthens the military's grip on power. This controversial ruling, delivered on May 7th, 2025, allows the military to prosecute those involved in the May 9th, 2023 anti-army protests, primarily supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The PTI strongly condemns the decision, viewing it as a tool to suppress dissent. The timing of the ruling, coinciding with heightened tensions following recent events and General Munir's increasingly assertive rhetor...

India Downs Pakistani AWACS: A Strategic Analysis

India Downs Pakistani AWACS: A Strategic Analysis India Downs Pakistani AWACS: A Strategic Analysis In a significant escalation of tensions, India reportedly shot down a Pakistani Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft following unprovoked attacks from Pakistan on Thursday night. This bold action comes amidst reports of neutralized Pakistani drones and missiles targeting Indian border cities. Sources within India Today report that the AWACS was downed in Punjab province, along with three Pakistani fighter jets – one F-16 and two JF-17s. This constitutes a substantial loss for Pakistan, severely impacting its air surveillance capabilities. What is an AWACS? An Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) is a sophisticated military aircraft equipped with long-range radar systems. Its primary function is to provide comprehensive surveillance, tracking, and command and control of air defense operations. The lar...

India Debunks Pakistan's False Claim of Amritsar Military Base Strike

India Debunks Pakistan's False Amritsar Military Strike Claim India Debunks Pakistan's False Claim of Amritsar Military Base Strike In a recent development that highlights the ongoing information warfare between India and Pakistan, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has decisively debunked Pakistan's claims of a successful military strike on an Indian military base in Amritsar. The PIB revealed that the videos and images circulating online are actually old footage and digitally manipulated content, not connected to any recent military action. The false narrative pushed by Pakistan included claims of significant casualties and even the downing of an Indian Rafale jet. However, the PIB's thorough investigation, aided by reverse image searches and collaboration with agencies like AFP, traced the purported "strike" footage to a wildfire in Chile from February 2024. The image of the downed Rafale was also determi...

India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate After Airstrikes: A Delicate Situation

India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate After Airstrikes: A Delicate Situation India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate After Airstrikes: A Delicate Situation Tensions between India and Pakistan have dramatically escalated following Indian airstrikes on Pakistani territory. The events unfolded rapidly, leaving the world on edge as two nuclear-armed nations face off. Key Events: India's Airstrikes: India launched airstrikes targeting what it claims were terrorist training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian government stated the action was a response to a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22nd. Pakistan's Response: Pakistan denied any involvement in the Pahalgam attack and condemned the airstrikes as a violation of its sovereignty. Pakistan's military claimed to have shot down several Indian fighter jets, a claim India has not yet confirmed. Sub...