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In 1999, Pakistan's army, led by General Musharraf, infiltrated Kargil, aiming to sever India's vital National Highway-1A and seize the Siachen Glacier. Local shepherds alerted the Indian Army, which initially mistook intruders for terrorists. After a patrol led by Lt. Saurabh Kalia was captured and brutally killed, the full scale of the incursion became clear.

In an unexpected turn of events, General Asim Munir, the Chief of the pakistan army, will not be heading to Tehran as planned for peace talks. This delay stems from Iran's request for more time to reflect on a US proposal linked to nuclear concerns and wider regional tensions.

Pakistan has made a bizarre claim of hitting two non-existent airbases, Rajouri and Mamun, during their counter-action "Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos." This follows India's strong retaliatory action last year, where all Pakistani missiles and drone swarms were intercepted and destroyed by India's air defence.

Iran's official account in Russia shared a viral video of a Bangladeshi albino buffalo resembling Donald Trump, claiming the animal lost its appetite due to the comparison amid ongoing US-Iran conflict. The buffalo, named 'Donald Trump', has become a local attraction ahead of Eid al-Adha festivities.

A potential 60-day ceasefire extension between the US and Iran is nearing, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iranian oil exports. This deal, brokered by Pakistan, includes lifting US port blockades and sanctions waivers, contingent on Iran negotiating its nuclear program and ending the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Global oil markets are closely monitoring developments.

Gulf allies UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar urged President Trump to pursue diplomacy with Iran, fearing renewed conflict would destabilize regional economies. Leaders argued military action wouldn't achieve US objectives, reflecting a shift for the UAE after recent hostilities. All three nations remain wary of further escalation.

Pakistan's military continues to rely on proxy warfare and terrorism against India, according to former Army commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar. He stressed that future Indian responses must impose sustained costs, evolving deterrence into compliance. Gen. Katiyar also highlighted the critical role of information and cyber warfare in shaping perceptions and degrading enemy capabilities in modern, multi-domain conflicts.

Former Western Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar stated Pakistan's military views proxy warfare as a low-cost tool, unlikely to abandon terrorism. He emphasized India's responses must escalate beyond tactical punishment to impose sustained costs, evolving deterrence into compliance. Perception management through information and cyber warfare is crucial for future conflicts, which will be multi-domain.

The diplomatic cable published by independent news outlet Drop Site has revived Khan’s long-standing claims of a foreign-backed conspiracy, once again placing Pakistan’s fragile civil-military balance under scrutiny

India's elite Special Forces, across Army, Navy, and Air Force, have consistently demonstrated exceptional prowess in diverse covert and overt operations. From daring cross-border raids in Pakistan and Myanmar to critical hostage rescues in Sierra Leone and counter-terror missions in Jammu and Kashmir, these highly trained units showcase unwavering courage, precision, and strategic impact, safeguarding national interests and deterring adversaries.

Pakistan faces scrutiny over allegations of hosting Iranian military aircraft to shield them from US strikes, mirroring a Saddam Hussein tactic. Islamabad denies this, stating aircraft were for diplomatic logistics during peace talks. The situation complicates Pakistan's mediator role, raising international concerns about its potential support for Iran's military assets.

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir stated India sought US mediation for a ceasefire after Operation Sindoor. This claim contrasts with US lobbying records. These documents reveal Pakistan's extensive engagement with American officials during the same period. India launched Operation Sindoor following a terror attack. The operation targeted terror infrastructure.

For the moment, the pakistan army looks comfortably ensconced. But plenty could go wrong. And if that happens, the army's perceived erosion of authority could prompt it to sponsor a grave terror strike in India, says Lt Gen Katiyar (Retd)