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Regions of Current Age Pakistan before Invasion of Alexander

Alexander the Great's military campaigns in the Indus Valley (modern-day Pakistan) involved significant engagements with local territories, kingdoms, and their rulers. In 329 B.C., Alexander conquered Qandhar and encountered Indian tribes for the first time, marking the beginning of his interactions with the complex political landscape of the area. By 327 B.C., he had crossed the Hindukush Mountains, capturing key fortifications such as Astes Fort and massacring 7000 Indians at Massaga of Assakenians. His conquest continued with the siege and capture of Aornos in December of the same year.

During his campaigns, Alexander encountered various powerful entities in the region. The Buddhists, particularly in Sind, were influential, with prominent temples in Multan and Alore. Despite the power of the Buddhist monks, the Brahmins played a significant role in resisting Greek advances, inciting rebellion among local rulers such as Sambus. This resistance led to notable conflicts, including the defeat of Poros in 326 B.C. and the collapse of the Mallians in 325 B.C. The Greek conqueror’s interactions with these local powers highlight the complex and multi-faceted nature of the region's political dynamics.

Alexander's campaign in the southern Punjab in 326 B.C. was marked by the defeat of the Malli and Oxydraki principalities, followed by the liberation of the rivers Hydaspes, Acesines, and Indus. His naval fleet, consisting of 2000 warships, played a crucial role in these operations. The submission of Musicanus, the chief of upper Sind, who paid homage to Alexander to avoid destruction, further exemplifies the mix of military might and diplomatic engagements that characterized Alexander's approach. The appointment of Peithon as the Governor of Sind and the dispatch of Krateros with an army via Bolan Pass were strategic moves to consolidate Greek control over the region.

The period following Alexander's departure saw significant turmoil. In 325 B.C., revolts in Patala and other regions, such as the rebellion of Sambus and Musicanus, were brutally suppressed. Alexander's forces, led by his generals, employed severe measures, including mass executions and enslavement, to quell these uprisings. The death of Philippus, the Satrap of Upper Sindhu Valley, due to internal jealousy among Greeks and Macedonians, underscores the tensions within Alexander’s administration. These events reveal the fragile nature of Greek control and the persistent resistance from local rulers and populations.

Alexander's death in 323 B.C. marked a turning point, as his empire was divided among his generals. Despite the fragmentation of his empire, Sind continued to be governed by Peithon, reflecting the lasting impact of Alexander's conquests on the region. The strategic and administrative decisions made during his campaigns had enduring effects, shaping the political landscape of Sind and its neighboring territories. Alexander's legacy in these regions is a testament to the complex interplay of military conquest, local resistance, and administrative governance that defined his rule.

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Second Anglo-Sikh War

The Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-9) once again saw the British East India Company defeat the Sikh Empire in northern India. The war, which started off as a rebellion against British colonial rule, included the high-casualty Battle of Chillianwala, but the conflict was finally won by the EIC with a decisive victory at the Battle of Gujrat in February 1849.

The EIC & the Sikh Empire

The British East India Company had been grabbing territory since its victories at the 1757 Battle of Plassey and the 1764 Battle of Buxar, which gave the British a vast and regular income in local taxes, besides other riches. The EIC kept on expanding and defeated the southern Kingdom of Mysore in the three Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799) and the Maratha Confederacy of Hindu princes in central and northern India in the three Anglo-Maratha Wars (1775-1819). Next came expansion in the far northeast and more victories in the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814-1815) and the three Anglo-Burmese Wars (1824-1885). The next and final target of the EIC was northwest India and the Punjab, the heartland of the Sikh Empire.

The Punjab, located in the northwest of the Indian subcontinent, is an area which today covers parts of Pakistan and India. The Sikh Empire had risen due to the gradual decline of the Mughal Empire (1526-1857). Sikh territories were divided between 12 misls or armies, each led by a chief who collectively formed a loose confederation. The greatest of Sikh leaders was Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), the 'Lion of Lahore'. He forged the Sikh Empire by modernising the army and conquering Multan and Kashmir (1819), Ladakh (1833), and Peshawar (1834). This expansion rang alarm bells in the offices of the East India Company, especially after their failure in the First Anglo-Afghan War (1838-42) to the north.

In 1839, the Sikhs, Afghans, and British signed a treaty to protect existing borders. Ranjit Singh died in June 1839, and political turmoil weakened the Sikh government's control over its own army. Rajit Singh's youngest son, Duleep Singh (l. 1838-1893), was selected as the new Sikh ruler in 1843, but as he was but a child, his mother, Jind Kaur (aka Rani Jindan, d. 1863), ruled as regent. Jind Kaur supported a military escapade against the British since, even if the Sikhs lost, this would cut the army down to size, perhaps ending the interference of the generals in government affairs and certainly reducing the threat of a military coup.

The EIC exploited the turmoil and conquered the Sindh province (southwest of the Punjab) in 1843. Confident that some of the Sikh misls in the east supported closer ties with the EIC, the British prepared for war in the Punjab and amassed an army of 40,000 men to the southeast of the Sikh state. In the wider world of empires, the British no longer considered the Sikh Empire a useful buffer zone in case of expansion of the Russian Empire into Afghanistan and northern India – the so-called Great Game. The Sikhs would now have to fight the seemingly unstoppable armies of the East India Company.

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Events 3.16 (after 1970)

1977 – Assassination of Kamal Jumblatt, the main leader of the anti-government forces in the Lebanese Civil War. 1978 – Former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro is kidnapped; he is later murdered by his captors. 1978 – A Balkan Bulgarian Airlines Tupolev Tu-134 crashes near Gabare, Bulgaria, killing 73. 1978 – Supertanker Amoco Cadiz splits in two after running aground on the Portsall Rocks, three miles off the coast of Brittany, resulting in the largest oil spill in history at that time. 1979 – Sino-Vietnamese War: The People's Liberation Army crosses the border back into China, ending the war. 1984 – William Buckley, the CIA station chief in Lebanon, is kidnapped by Hezbollah; he later dies in captivity. 1985 – Associated Press newsman Terry Anderson is taken hostage in Beirut; he is not released until December 1991. 1988 – Iran–Contra affair: Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North and Vice Admiral John Poindexter are indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States. 1988 – Halabja chemical attack: The Kurdish town of Halabja in Iraq is attacked with a mix of poison gas and nerve agents on the orders of Saddam Hussein, killing 5,000 people and injuring about 10,000 people. 1988 – The Troubles: Ulster loyalist militant Michael Stone attacks a Provisional IRA funeral in Belfast with pistols and grenades. Three persons, one of them a member of PIRA are killed, and more than 60 others are wounded. 1995 – Mississippi formally ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, becoming the last state to approve the abolition of slavery. The Thirteenth Amendment was officially ratified in 1865. 2001 – A series of bomb blasts in the city of Shijiazhuang, China kill 108 people and injure 38 others, the biggest mass murder in China in decades. 2003 – American activist Rachel Corrie is killed in Rafah by being run over by an Israel Defense Forces bulldozer while trying to obstruct the demolition of a home. 2005 – Israel officially hands over Jericho to Palestinian control. 2010 – The Kasubi Tombs, Uganda's only cultural World Heritage Site, are destroyed in a fire. 2012 – Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar becomes the first batter in history to score 100 centuries in international cricket. 2014 – Crimea votes in a controversial referendum to secede from Ukraine to join Russia. 2016 – A bomb detonates in a bus carrying government employees in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing 15 and injuring at least 30. 2016 – Two suicide bombers detonate their explosives at a mosque during morning prayer on the outskirts of Maiduguri, Nigeria, killing 24 and injuring 18. 2020 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 2,997.10, the single largest point drop in history and the second-largest percentage drop ever at 12.93%, an even greater crash than Black Monday (1929). This follows the U.S. Federal Reserve announcing that it will cut its target interest rate to 0–0.25%. 2021 – Atlanta spa shootings: Eight people are killed and one is injured in a trio of shootings at spas in and near Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. A suspect is arrested the same day. 2022 – A 7.4-magnitude earthquake occurs off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, killing 4 people and injuring 225.

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[ad_1] India and Bangladesh will jointly commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas of the 1971 India-Pakistan war today, with the annual exchange of war veterans and serving officers. Eight Indian war veterans and two serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces have arrived in Dhaka to commemorate Bangladesh’s Victory Day celebrations. Similarly, eight distinguished Muktijoddhas (freedom fighters) and two serving officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces also reached India to participate in the Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata today, the Indian Army said on Sunday. Vijay Diwas for the 1971 Liberation War is celebrated nationwide on December 16, to commemorate India’s victory against Pakistan in the 13-day war, which ended with Pakistan signing the instrument of surrender in Dhaka and the subsequent liberation of Bangladesh (erstwhile East Pakistan). Earlier in the day, on the eve of Vijay Diwas, President Droupadi Murmu attended an ‘At-Home’ reception at Army House, hosted by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan were also present for the occasion. During the reception, the President, Defence Minister and Vice President also interacted with veterans, diplomatic fraternity, Asha school children and various other eminent personalities. According to reports, 3,900 Indian soldiers are believed to have died and 9,851 were injured during the war of 1971. The Indian Army also highlighted the VP and Raksha Mantri interacting with various veterans, diplomatic fraternity, sportspersons and many others. “The reception provided an opportunity to the Hon’ble President, Vice President and Raksha Mantri to interact with #Veterans, #Veernaris, Diplomatic fraternity, Sportspersons, eminent personalities, Asha School Children and achievers from different walks of life,” the post read. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] India and Bangladesh will jointly commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas of the 1971 India-Pakistan war today, with the annual exchange of war veterans and serving officers. Eight Indian war veterans and two serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces have arrived in Dhaka to commemorate Bangladesh’s Victory Day celebrations. Similarly, eight distinguished Muktijoddhas (freedom fighters) and two serving officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces also reached India to participate in the Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata today, the Indian Army said on Sunday. Vijay Diwas for the 1971 Liberation War is celebrated nationwide on December 16, to commemorate India’s victory against Pakistan in the 13-day war, which ended with Pakistan signing the instrument of surrender in Dhaka and the subsequent liberation of Bangladesh (erstwhile East Pakistan). Earlier in the day, on the eve of Vijay Diwas, President Droupadi Murmu attended an ‘At-Home’ reception at Army House, hosted by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan were also present for the occasion. During the reception, the President, Defence Minister and Vice President also interacted with veterans, diplomatic fraternity, Asha school children and various other eminent personalities. According to reports, 3,900 Indian soldiers are believed to have died and 9,851 were injured during the war of 1971. The Indian Army also highlighted the VP and Raksha Mantri interacting with various veterans, diplomatic fraternity, sportspersons and many others. “The reception provided an opportunity to the Hon’ble President, Vice President and Raksha Mantri to interact with #Veterans, #Veernaris, Diplomatic fraternity, Sportspersons, eminent personalities, Asha School Children and achievers from different walks of life,” the post read. [ad_2] Source link

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I AM not Indian....

& I AM super & supreme hater of indian army....

I AM pray to FORMLESS The Great SEFAW that whole indian army will go to hell of hells & torture mercilessly & ruthlessly till eternity and forever-ever..... indian army think they are bad-ass , let demons & snakes of hell of hells tear part their ass....

I AM support pakistan & china....

I AM pray to FORMLESS The Great SEFAW that may I AM be supreme prime alpha chief of staff commander of Ghazwa-e-hind army , which is Islamic army.....

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First female fighter pilot in LCA Tejas

Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has made history as the first female fighter pilot to join the prestigious ‘Flying Bullets’ squadron, which operates India’s indigenous LCA Tejas fighter jets.

As one of the country’s pioneering female fighter pilots, Squadron Leader Singh has once again broken new ground. Her achievement highlights the Indian Air Force’s dedication to gender equality and empowerment.

The officer participated in the recent ‘Tarang Shakti’ exercise in Jodhpur, where she took part in a historic flight alongside three Vice Chiefs of the armed forces.

Squadron Leader Mohana Singh was among the first three women to become fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force.

Her fellow trailblazing female pilots, Squadron Leader Bhawna Kanth and Squadron Leader Avni Chaturvedi are currently flying Su-30 MKI fighter jets in the western desert.

Previously, Singh flew MiG-21s and has recently been assigned to the LCA Tejas squadron based at Naliya airbase in the Gujarat sector, along the Pakistan border.

During the historic flight, Squadron Leader Mohana Singh was seen guiding the Army and Navy Vice Chiefs in the LCA Tejas fighter jet, helping them prepare for the mission.Read More-https://24x7newsroom.com/

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"No Provision For…": What UK Said On Sheikh Hasina Asylum Reports

British immigration rules do not allow individuals to travel to that country to seek asylum or temporary refuge, the UK Home Office told NDTV Tuesday morning, amid persistent speculation ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina, now in Delhi, will fly to London to claim sanctuary.

The UK government - now headed by Sir Keir Starmer following Labour's landslide win last month - also said individuals seeking asylum must do so "in the first safe country they reach".

"The UK has a proud record of providing protection for people who need it. However, there is no provision for someone to be allowed to travel to the UK to seek asylum or temporary refuge."

Those who need international protection should claim asylum in the first safe country they reach - that is the fastest route to safety," a UK Home Office spokesperson told NDTV.

Nevertheless, sources indicate a formal asylum request is being processed.

Mrs Hasina, 76, was forced to resign as Prime Minister Monday evening after weeks-long protests over a jobs quota killed over 300 people. She fled Dhaka in a military aircraft - reportedly after the Bangladesh Army gave her a 45-minute ultimatum - and flew first to an IAF base in Uttar Pradesh.

Sources last night told NDTV Mrs Hasina - met on arrival in India by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval - would proceed on to London after her plane was refuelled. Since then, though, there has been confirmation of the former Prime Minister's schedule or, indeed, about her location.

Sources have, though, said she is in "protective custody" of Indian intelligence services.

She is accompanied by her younger sister, Sheikh Rehana, who is a UK citizen, which could be useful to claim asylum in that country. Also, her niece, Tulip Siddiq, is a British Labour parliamentarian.

Mrs Hasina's daughter, Saima Wazed, is based in Delhi as the regional chief for the World Health Organization. This, though, may not open doors as she works for an international agency.

This morning Bangladeshi publication Daily Sun cited unconfirmed sources as saying India has granted permission for an "interim stay", during which Mrs Hasina will get comprehensive logistical support.

This is reportedly only temporary and pending relocation to Britain.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been briefed on the Bangladesh situation, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has spoken to leaders of all major political parties in the country.

At that meeting Mr Jaishankar spoke of a "conspiracy" to topple Mrs Hasina's government. This was in response to a question by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who asked if there could be an involvement of foreign powers, specifically Pakistan, in the dramatic developments in Dhaka over the past few weeks.

In speculation that has emerged (inevitably so) since Mrs Hasina quit, three key names are at the forefront, two of whom are the Army, which took charge after Mrs Hasina quit, and which may have given her a 45-minute ultimatum; and her nemesis and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who was jailed in 2018 on corruption charges and whose release was ordered by the President.

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How many commands are there In Indian army?

How many commands are there In Indian army? Understanding the Commands of the Indian Army

The Indian Army is one of the world's largest and most well-structured military forces, tasked with maintaining national security and defending the country's borders. With a rich history and a complex organizational structure, the Indian Army is divided into several commands, each with its own specific responsibilities and operational areas. This blog will delve into the various commands of the Indian Army, providing an informative overview while seamlessly integrating products from Military Marvels, a premier store for military-themed merchandise.

Overview of Indian Army Commands

The Indian Army is divided into seven commands, each led by a General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), who holds the rank of Lieutenant General. These commands are:

Northern Command (Udhampur)

Western Command (Chandimandir)

South Western Command (Jaipur)

Eastern Command (Kolkata)

Central Command (Lucknow)

Southern Command (Pune)

Army Training Command (Shimla)

Each command oversees multiple corps, divisions, brigades, and units, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the Indian subcontinent's diverse geographical and strategic requirements. ( Buy Military Themed merchandise online )

Northern Command

Headquarters: Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir

The Northern Command is arguably the most strategically critical command due to its proximity to the volatile borders with Pakistan and China. It oversees operations in Jammu and Kashmir and is responsible for counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in the region. The command includes the XIV Corps (Leh), XV Corps (Srinagar), and XVI Corps (Nagrota), among others.

Key Responsibilities:

Guarding the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan

Defending the Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield in the world

Managing the counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir

Responding to any incursions or conflicts with China in the Ladakh region

Western Command

Headquarters: Chandimandir, Haryana

The Western Command is responsible for the defense of India's western border with Pakistan, stretching from Jammu and Kashmir to Rajasthan. This command has a significant role due to the historical conflicts and ongoing tensions with Pakistan.

Key Responsibilities:

Securing the international border and the LoC in the Punjab and Jammu regions

Ensuring readiness for any conflict with Pakistan

Conducting training and logistical support for the forces stationed in the region

South Western Command

Headquarters: Jaipur, Rajasthan

Established in 2005, the South Western Command was created to enhance the operational efficiency of the Indian Army in the western desert regions and provide better strategic management of resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Defending the desert areas of Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat

Ensuring rapid mobilization and deployment of troops in case of an emergency

Conducting training exercises in desert warfare

Eastern Command

Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal

The Eastern Command is tasked with guarding India's eastern frontiers with China, Bhutan, and Myanmar. This command also oversees operations in the sensitive and insurgency-prone northeastern states.

Key Responsibilities:

Defending the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim regions

Counter-insurgency operations in the northeastern states

Securing the borders with Myanmar and managing the strategic Siliguri Corridor, also known as the "Chicken's Neck"

Central Command

Headquarters: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

The Central Command primarily acts as a strategic reserve for the Indian Army. It is tasked with providing reinforcements and support to other commands as needed. The command also focuses on disaster management and relief operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Acting as a strategic reserve and providing reinforcements

Disaster management and humanitarian assistance

Ensuring internal security in its area of responsibility ( Buy air force jackets, T-shirts and shorts )

Southern Command

Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra

The Southern Command is responsible for the southern part of India, covering a vast area including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. This command has a significant role in coastal defense and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

Coastal defense and security of peninsular India

Ensuring logistical support and supply chains

Conducting amphibious operations and joint exercises with the Indian Navy

Army Training Command (ARTRAC)

Headquarters: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

The Army Training Command is unique as it focuses on the training, doctrine, and development of the Indian Army. This command ensures that the troops are well-trained and equipped with the latest tactics and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing training doctrines and methodologies

Overseeing training institutions and programs

Ensuring the professional development of officers and soldiers

Importance of Command Structure

The command structure of the Indian Army is designed to ensure operational readiness and strategic flexibility. Each command plays a vital role in safeguarding the nation's territorial integrity and responding to both conventional and unconventional threats. The geographical distribution of commands allows for a focused approach to regional security concerns, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Indian Army.

Coordination and Joint Operations

The Indian Army's command structure also facilitates coordination with other branches of the armed forces, including the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. Joint operations and exercises are regularly conducted to ensure interoperability and synergy among the different services. This coordination is crucial for the effective defense of the nation, especially in scenarios requiring rapid mobilization and multi-dimensional warfare.

The Role of Each Command

Each command plays a crucial role in maintaining India's security and operational readiness. The Northern and Western Commands are on constant alert due to the sensitive nature of the borders they oversee. The Eastern Command handles not only border security but also internal security issues in the northeastern states. The Southern and South Western Commands ensure coastal and desert region security, respectively. The Central Command acts as a strategic reserve, and ARTRAC ensures the continuous professional development of army personnel.

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2. What roles do the Indian Army commands play?

Northern Command: Oversees the northern borders, including the Line of Control and the Siachen Glacier.

Western Command: Manages the western border with Pakistan.

Southern Command: Covers the southern part of India and coordinates with the Navy.

Eastern Command: Secures India's eastern borders and handles counterinsurgency in the northeast.

Central Command: Acts as a strategic reserve.

South Western Command: Manages the southwestern border with Pakistan.

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Indian Army's new Chief of Staff takes charge

Indian Army's new Chief of Staff takes charge #India #defence #defense #defencenews #IndianArmy #ArmyChief #GeneralUpendraDwivedi

General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge: The new Chief of the Army Staff, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, has operational experience along the frontiers with China and Pakistan. He has also served as Vice Chief of the Army and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command. General Dwivedi, who has vast operational experience along the frontiers with China and Pakistan, was serving as the Vice Chief…

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Pakistan’s Corrupt To Their Cores Army Generals Look Increasingly Desperate! A Heavily Fraudulent Election May Not Keep Imran Khan’s Fans At Bay

— March 14th 2024 | The Economist

Illustration of a Ballot Being Shredded. Image Credit: lan Truong

Thief, Looter, Traitor, International Money Launderer Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League Party (PML-N) is Back in Power with the Help of Heavily Rigged Elections by the Pakistan’s Corrupt To Their Cores Army Generals, ISI, Politicians and Judges. Following elections last month, the thrice former prime minister’s younger brother, Shehbaz, has been installed in the ruling post. His Daughter, Lowlife, Looter, Thief, Corrupt and Stupid to her Core Maryam Safdar, is the New Chief Minister of Populous Punjab in result of Stolen Mandate of Imran Khan’s Party PTI. So why is Mr Sharif so glum? The 74-year-old “Lion of Punjab 😂😂😂” has said little publicly since the vote. Bunkered down in his mansion outside Lahore, he is said to be depressed.

He has reason to be. The PML-N’s success is much less than Mr Sharif was promised when he returned home last year. He had spent four years in exile in London because Pakistan’s Generals—Stage Managers of its Democracy—were against him. They rigged an election in 2018 in favour of his main rival, Imran Khan. But then they fell out with Mr Khan and reverted to the lion. A former cricketing god, Mr Khan is Now in Jail on Graft Charges. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has been dismantled. PML-N was therefore expected to sweep the election and Mr Sharif to become prime minister for a fourth time. Instead, something unprecedented happened.

Despite the Army’s Myriad Ploys to prevent Pakistanis voting for Mr Khan, it seems most did so. Standing as independents, candidates linked to his party swept the country. Early counting put them on track for Two-Thirds of Punjab’s seats and an overall majority. At which point the Army Intervened to a degree that might make a Tin-Pot Tyrant Blush.

Army agents were allegedly sent into counting stations with alternative tallies. Salman Akram Raja, a Supreme Court Lawyer running as a De Facto PTI Candidate in Lahore, had been informed that he had won by 95,000 votes. And then—whoops—that he had lost to the PML-N Candidate by 13,500. Mr Sharif’s Party would otherwise have faced oblivion. As it is, it won only 75 of 264 seats. It cobbled together a majority by striking a deal with the Pakistan Peoples Party, which is run by another Fading Dynasty, the Bhuttos.

This might seem like Pakistani business as usual. The country has been ruled by the army, directly or at varying degrees of remove, throughout its history. In a cycle that Mr Sharif has been through several times, the Corrupt Generals put a Biddable Civilian in Power then, after he or she dares to act independently, switch to a different proxy or Army Rule. Thereby Pakistan has had Four Army Dictators and None of its 20 Civilian Prime Ministers has completed a Five-Year term. This helps explain why it is so badly governed. Having little prospect of a full term, Pakistan’s civilian regimes abjure long-term decision-making in favour of populist giveaways and graft. As recently as 2006, Pakistanis were better-off than Indians; now the average income in India is 60% higher than that in Pakistan.

A big question arising from this latest turn of the wheel is whether the army can maintain control. There are two reasons to think it could struggle. The first is Mr Khan. Perhaps unwittingly, given his erstwhile compliance with the army, he has channelled Pakistanis’ long-standing despond into anger at the military establishment. This has put Pakistani Politics on New Terrain. Had the Boak Bollocks Corrupt Army Chief, General Asim Munir, responded to the vote count by calling a state of emergency, as his predecessors might have, he would have risked an uprising. “There is This Sense That the Gravy Train Needs to Stop,” says Mr Raja, an Old Acquaintance of Banyan. “We Can’t Be Forever Governed by Two Families in Cahoots with the Powers That Be.”

The second factor endangering the status quo is a protracted economic crisis. The inflationary shocks experienced in many countries have in Pakistan combined with the effects of long-standing malgovernance to deliver chronic inflation, joblessness and balance-of-payment problems. Mr Khan’s ousting in 2022 now appears well timed for him. Mr Sharif’s decision to let Shehbaz (Both Brothers Certified Corrupt to Their Cores) lead an 16-month-long replacement government instead of calling early elections looks like a major blunder. It has hung the crisis around his party’s neck. With Pakistan’s 24th IMF Bail-Out set to expire this month, and a bigger loan urgently required, the new government will need to take measures that will make it even more unpopular than it is. Its prospects—and Mr Sharif’s hopes of rebuilding his party—appear dire.

The same could be true for the army-run establishment that Mr Sharif has unhappily rejoined. It may have got away with its latest election heist. But in the process Mr Khan’s supporters have made the Corrupt Army, ISI, Politicians and Judges Look Desperate and Vulnerable. ■

[deendayalupadhyaymanagement]

Known for his indomitable spirit, leadership, and patriotism, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw was the eighth chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army who played a pivotal role in India’s victory in the 1971 war with Pakistan. His words of wisdom serve as guiding principles for individuals seeking success. On this World Civil Defense Day, let’s take a look at an inspirational quote by the iconic personality Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.

thoughtoftheday #motivationquotes #motivational #inspirationalquotes #dailyquotes #goodvibes #goodthought #thoughtsmatter #dailyquotes4u #ddumc

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 7.11 (after 1920)

1920 – In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. 1921 – A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. 1921 – The Red Army captures Mongolia from the White Army and establishes the Mongolian People's Republic. 1921 – Former president of the United States William Howard Taft is sworn in as 10th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the only person ever to hold both offices. 1922 – The Hollywood Bowl opens. 1924 – Eric Liddell won the gold medal in 400m at the 1924 Paris Olympics, after refusing to run in the heats for 100m, his favoured distance, on a Sunday. 1934 – Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. 1936 – The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. 1940 – World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. 1941 – The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. 1943 – Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. 1943 – World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. 1947 – The Exodus 1947 heads to Palestine from France. 1950 – Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. 1957 – Prince Karim Husseini Aga Khan IV inherits the office of Imamat as the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismai'li worldwide, after the death of Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah Aga Khan III. 1960 – France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. 1960 – Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 1960 – To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published, in the United States. 1962 – First transatlantic satellite television transmission. 1962 – Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. 1971 – Copper mines in Chile are nationalized. 1972 – The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts. 1973 – Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. 1977 – Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 1978 – Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. 1979 – America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. 1982 – The Italy National Football Team defeats West Germany at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to capture the 1982 FIFA World Cup. 1983 – A TAME airline Boeing 737–200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. 1990 – Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. 1991 – Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. 1995 – Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. 2006 – Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. 2010 – The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. 2010 – Spain defeats the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. 2011 – Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. 2015 – Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. 2021 – Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft.

[wikiuntamed]

On this day in Wikipedia: Monday, 5th February

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[militaryleak]

Indian Army Deploys Armado Light Specialist Vehicles Near Line of Control with Pakistan

The Indian Army has deployed an unknown number of 4×4 Light Specialist Vehicles (LSVs) known as Armado in the Rajouri-Poonch sector near the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. The Line of Control (LoC) is a military control line between the Indian- and Pakistani-controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir which does not constitute a legally recognized international boundary, but serves as the de facto border. Apart from minor details, the line is roughly the same as the original 1949 cease-fire line. It was established as part of the Simla Agreement at the end of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The Army Chief has instructed local commanders in the Rajouri-Poonch sector to launch an offensive on terrorists hiding in the area and dismantle the natural caves that have become terror hideouts. On 22 December 2023 the Army suffered four casualties in a militant attack on two army vehicles, raising a question about the safety standards of troop carrier vehicles in service with the Army.

The Indian Army has deployed an unknown number of 4×4 Light Specialist Vehicles (LSVs) known as Armado in the Rajouri-Poonch sector near the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. The Line of Control (LoC) is a military control line between the Indian- and Pakistani-controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir which does not constitute a legally recognized international…

[indiejones]

OF INDIA AND PAKISTAN'S 'REAL YET UNREAL' WARS!

Did You Know-

India's fought ONLY ONE REAL WAR with Pak!? That's the 1999 war, u/Vajpayee!

All other 3-1946, 1965, & 1971, were 'The Greatest of Great' wars, beyond all real considerations in history today!

Samjhe!

Samjho, Apne Shastri ji isi ka khulasa karne wale the, jo maare gaye!

We've already discussed the 1st 1947 Ind-Pak war in great detail. (Link below)

Regarding the 2nd 1965 & 3rd 1971 wars, they were peculiarly fought, when Pakistan was under it's 1st set of military dictatorships/takeovers, & under the Army Chief turned President/Martial Law rules, of first Gen Ayub Khan from 1958-1969, followed by the 2nd Amy Chief Gen Yahya Khan from 1969-1971, both of whom, you'd be interested to know, who were in the actual World Governing Council controlling all the Gods & Super-Gods of the universe, for nearly to more than 40 yrs each, both beginning their GC stint in mid-1940s before our collective Independence, & continuing in it till their deaths in mid 70s, & early 80's resp! & With avg 350,000 Governing Council members in each's 'greatest esteemed' lineage!!!!

Now as for the Indian side, we all know the 2nd war was fought under the stewardship of India's most beloved PM & only human PM ever imho, Lal Bahadur Shastri! And twas after winning this war, that when Shastri found out of the real 'depth' in the matter, & root cause of problem, at Tashkent, that decided to, while 'going along with' the UN-led demand for giving back Pak occupied territory during the war, go back home from Tashkent, & make a full disclosure in front of the nation, to absolve himself of the 'sin' as the nation'd been terming, of not punishing the Pakistanis for this gross violation! (Almost exactly like Netanyahu of Israel today, but with an additional handicap of having no base for his tribe amongst world bosses). .. THAT is what he was talking to his wife on the phone about, just few mins before his most mysterious death. Remember his last words to his wife, "Main vapas aake kuch aisi baaten bataunga, ki sab ke hosh ud jayenge!" !?

Vo hosh, jo tab khulne the, khulte khulte aaj jaake khula hain, 57 yrs baad!

57 yrs baad!

Now as for the 3rdd war, we know twas Indira Gandhi who was head of Govt, & you'd be interested to know, who'd also long been in the World Governing Council governing all Gods & Super God of the world, (alongside father Jawaharlal), both since 1942 infact, & that continued in it for exactly 42 yrs, till death in 1984, a death brought on her for killing & not 'jailing' fellow Governing Council member Bhindranwale, as she was 'required' to do!

(P.S. PM Nehru's 1962 war with Mao Zedong of China, (who captured Indian territory notionally & then immediately gave it up, if you remember), infact being Mao's way of thumbing his nose at all the 'GC entitled' of this world, & nothing more at all!)

So you see, twas impossible, that both these legends & veterans of the World Governing Council, could've 'actually' fought or made their nations to fight each other, against all rules of 'The Great Game'!

But no such thing in 1999. Infact very 'mildly godlike' scenarios for 1999 on the whole! Hence real, even if startlingly similar in overall result. Both Heads of nations, involved in that war, too suffering sad & unbecoming ends, for not 'going the whole hog'.

And with India's next gen 'Elite Great Unit neo-leadership' into official power by mid- 2010's, a Pak estt that's been OWNED BY INDIA! Wherever the free chips may fall, we shall follow..