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http://tribune.com.pk/story/249311/extremist-groups-ahmadis-criticise-govt-inaction-over-targeted-killings/ Ahmadis criticise govt inaction over targeted killings By Shamsul Islam Published: September 10, 2011 Ahmadis say their community is facing dire threat. FAISALABAD: Ahmadis...

Hi moderators, kindly please close down this thread, as I double posted by mistake. Thanks!

Hi, not to digress, but this is a JF-17 thread. There is a thread that already exists on the PAF's next generation fighter requirement. http://www.defence.pk/forums/military-aviation/123488-paf-next-generation-fighter-program-confirmed-5.html...

Hi, I find this news a bit hard to swallow, if not digest at all. This report seems like a bit stretched. I will have a bit more confidence, if Dawn.com or the Tribune.com.pk reports this. They seem a bit more credible. However, I am hoping and praying that this is true, as Pakistan...

Pakistan gave China access to ‘stealth’ chopper from Bin Laden raid: Report – The Express Tribune ISLAMABAD: Pakistan gave China access to the previously unknown “stealth” helicopter that crashed during the commando raid that killed Osama bin Laden in May despite...

Hi, I wanted to add one more point in regards to thrust-vectoring control (TVC) on an engine, in a post made by Mr. MK. In it he mentioned that TVC was "show boating". I would tend to agree with that statement. While TVC looks cools and allows a pilot to pull off cool air show moves like...

Hi, well some people like the Israelis have used gunships in civilian areas. One other point complicating matters of security at PNS Mehran is the illegal encroachment and construction. Someone has to get the political will to remove these illegal buildings. Daily Times - Leading News...

Hi, yes I read the article twice. I agree with the PN high command's decision. What I am commenting is on is that Pakistan should not be in this position in the first place. However, I also do agree that the PN should have a few more larger naval bases, as Karachi is a bit too rich and big of...

Hi Mr. Xestan, thanks for this post. I was just about to post it. It is sad to see that the PN cannot be safe in its own land. How is the PN expected to fight with an outside party when the terror comes from within...

Hi, Hillary might have offered the F-35, but I doubt India would take the bait. India seems to be fully commited to buying over 250+ PAK-FA stealth fighters from Russia, and plans to build these planes in house. Moreover, India seems to have more "bone in its back" and has a more...

Hi, while this is not a discussion on the Pakistani education system, I would like to add a few relevant points. Pakistan's education system, especially its higher education system, is light years behind that of Iran's. My brother is a professor (Phd in electrical engineering), and I did...

Hi, even having AMRAAMs doesn't mean much, as the US has probably loaded them with trojan horses to disable them if necessary. I opened up a thread a few months ago about this, based on an article in the "The Economist" magazine titled, "Something wrong with our chips today"...

Hi, the Ukraine has quite a few surplus Il-76 that can be refurbished and sold. However, maybe the cost and problem associated with spares is the bottleneck for China. The PAF really cannot afford an IL-76 based AWACS platform. It's budget is too small. I personally would have preferred an...

Hi, also does the PAF budget even allow for operating such large aircraft. The reason the PAF picked second hand SAAB 2000 planes for the ERIEYE platform, rather than faster and more modern EMB-145 regional jets was because of cost. The PAF can't afford to fly 4+ large IL-76 for AWACS missions.

Arms race: 24 more missiles to be added to arsenal – The Express Tribune Published: July 25, 2011 The addition would be the highest production in a single year. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to add at least two dozen nuclear-capable, short-range missiles to its swelling arsenal this...

Hi Mr. WAQAS119, getting more J-10s is always better, but there is the issue of money and paying for them. The initial number I have read has been 36, sometimes 58, 36 will be good for 2 solid squadrons. Remember, it takes a lot of time and money to train aircrews, train ground crews, set up a...

Hi, I personally am not to thrilled with buying sanction prone F-16s. I personally would not buy these F-16s, but rather use the money towards the economy and try to speed up the JF-17 process. However, the JF-17 Block 2 is still in its teething stages and the FC-20 is still a rumor. In...

Hi Mr. WAQAS119, any redesign is possible, but the issue is cost. If you read the artcile on the F-16XL it was dropped for the following reasons: - Complex changes to the airframe, requiring the fuselage to become longer. - Cost of changes required. - Time necessary to implement and test...

Hi, this raid is the past and dwelling on it will change nothing. The PAF did not expect it. Moreover, it is a bigger disgrace that OBL was living large in Pakistan. It is one thing if he was hunted down in a cave, but living in luxury near the starship PA military academy? That is more...

Hi, let's not dictate morality here. Let's first look at history and then try to make a judgement. Who gave Britain nukes? The USA. Who gave Israel nukes? France. Who supplied Israel with uranium yellow cake? South Africa while under aparteid sanctions. I guess one should get the...