Balochistan in 2026: Insurgency, Security and CPEC
Pakistan’s Balochistan faces a renewed insurgency in 2026, with major attacks, military operations, China’s security concerns and growing political tensions. Balochistan has emerged as one of Pakistan’s most difficult security challenges in 2026, with a renewed wave of militant violence testing the state’s ability to secure a vast and strategically important province. The year began with coordinated attacks claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), followed by a large Pakistani military response. Further clashes and attacks have contin…
China and Pakistan Strengthen Military Ties with Joint Anti-Terror Drills
DefenseNews : China and Pakistan have initiated significant joint anti-terror drills named "Warrior-VIII" , marking another step in their deepening military collaboration. These exercises aim to bolster counter-terrorism expertise and demonstrate their commitment to regional stability amid evolving security threats. The exercise will emphasize joint counter-terrorism operations, including clean-up and strike missions. It aims to enhance the capabilities of both militaries in conducting coordinated operations against terrorist threat…
Chinese Nationals In Pakistan Facing Attacks Over CPEC
Islamabad: Ever since Beijing launched the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the repeated attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan's Sindh, Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces and the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir region reveal the strong dissent of Pakistani nationals against Chinese interests. Records suggest that in the last six years, especially after Chinese landed in hordes in Pakistan in connection with CPEC projects, different extremist groups have made Chinese interests targets of their attacks inside the country. Recentl…
China should respect India's sovereignty as it is very sensitive to its own: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
In the midst of growing unease in their ties, India today asked China to respect its territorial sovereignty and said its ascent should not be seen as a threat to China 's rise. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar also criticised Pakistan for "blocking" SAARC, saying the regional grouping has become "ineffective" due to insecurity of one member nation. Calling terrorism the most "pervasive and serious" threat to international security, he rued lack of coherence in dealing with the menace globally, adding…
Will kill three Indian soldiers for every Pakistani soldier killed: Pak Defence Minister
Assuring severe retribution, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has asserted that they will kill three Indian soldiers for every Pakistani soldier they neutralise. Speaking in the National Assembly on Friday, Asif said that dire consequences would be faced by India if it went to war against Pakistan. Asserting that the situation at the LoC was intentionally being intensified by the Indian government to win people’s support in the upcoming general elections, the Defense Minister alleged that India was behind terrorism in Pakista…
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