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makes sense as OPV's seem to be named after battles such as Yarmook, Tabouk and Missile craft, traditionally carry such names as jallalat, Jurrat, etc.

Sir the first pic is not of 65' it is a Gearing class destroyer of the FRAMM program received in the late 70's n early 80's. The rest of the pics are of PNS Babur, Dido Class Cruiser. Thank you for sharing such gems.

Atleast read before you jump in with your suggestions! I quoted a figure of 1988 which I distinctly remember because I was studying in US and was President of International Students Association on campus at that time. So used to get info. of such nature when there was no Google!!

in 1988 there were 202,000 indian students on F1 visa in US??? Or this is the current figure?

Read "Quetta Experience" a lot on military brats and background will become clear. Military brats are not in majority during batch induction that is what the book says which is based upon an unbiased, to some extent, study spanning couple of decades. As far as unfair advantage, well then we...

Sir all elections were rigged more or less by those in power. Even the 71' election was tempered with in the east wing. Chief election commissioner was an East Pakistani and very pro Mujib. Certain last minute disqualifications and seat manipulations helped Mujib to take most if not all seats in EP.

Is there a brigade sized unit of PA stationed in KSA? The last I heard of such an arrangement was way back in late eighties when due to a payment dispute, PA withdrew the brigade.

When one is in the other camp tan anything you do is under the microscope.

I have had room mates who were from Chinese mainland back in 88' -89' their philosophy on life is so very different from ours. I agree with you fully. As far as Pakistan is concerned, we as a nation are cynics. All of us are leaders and hate to work as a team. That is the national psyche. Hence...

Agreed with your history. However, after halting the incursions Mushi had a plan in place that is why Agra happened and track 2 & 3 diplomacy to resolve the issue went ahead. The later on govt's. (Read Circuses) did not have anything in place. They just carried on the deescalated status without...

As far as I know CG is under Army control. Serving army officers are seconded to CG for a set tenure. And as far as i remember, the D.G. is a serving brigadier.

I agree with you. Jingoism by Nuclear Powers is not recommended nor practiced at all. India is being extremely irresponsible by building up a internal narrative of invincibility and bravado that might spin out of control and at some point its citizens might demand action and that too of a war...

One sentence will explain Saudi reluctance. US is no more dependent upon Saudi oil, therefore KSA is wooing India which will continue to have growth in oil consumption over the next decade. It is all about economic gains and losses. And to be honest our decade of darkness on foreign policy...

It was a pure political stunt played out by the airforce for GoI. As they say "War is a means to a political end." Post Pulwama, Modi literally did this in the worst possible way it can be carried out. Half hearted attempt by IAF --- very obvious from lack of detailed planning and poor...

Great Write up. Makes sense!!

Wanted to share this. It is a Battle Order of a typical Combined Arms Battalion of US Army. This formation is used in US Army since 2016 U.S. Army Combined Arms Battalion (2016) By Brendan Matsuyama, Editor The following is an overview of the current Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) of the U.S...

Thank you for sharing your experience. Yes leadership position, specially when you are leading men who are way junior to you in many ways is lonely, demanding, and a huge responsibility. But I must say so here, dividends and sense of satisfaction for good leaders, is immense, nothing can beat...

Very aptly put Bilal. This is the way to go. If private sector is really allowed to come in there would be exponential growth and cut down of overheads. For example take the basic twin cabin and build a urban patrol unit out of it. The chassis, gearbox and engine can remain, all he rest can be...