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The Sardar Patel Integration Strategy: Six Tactics for Managing People Who Refuse to Cooperate

Start With the Privy Purse: Always Lead With What They KeepPatel's first move with almost every reluctant ruler was not a demand, it was an offer. The privy purse guaranteed nobles a personal income and their titles for life. He was not asking them to lose; he was showing them…

Times Life · Aug 9

'Shouldn't be exclusive club': Pak minister seeks Nato-like Islamic military alliance

Pakistan's defense minister has put forth an innovative concept for an Islamic military coalition, reminiscent of NATO's structure. This initiative follows a newly established defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, ensuring collective protection against external attacks. By leveraging Saudi wealth, Turkish defense technology, and Pakistan's military prowess, the agreement…

The Times of India · Aug 8

IAF Wing Commander honey-trapped by female Pakistani handler, arrested over alleged defence data leak

IAF Wing Commander was arrested after allegedly being honey-trapped through social media by a female Pakistani intelligence operative, officials and Delhi Police sources said. The officer is accused of sharing sensitive defence information and confidential documents and installing data-stealing software on a colleague’s phone. He was under surveillance before being…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

'There needs to be accountability': UN warns Pakistan over crackdown on peaceful PoK protesters

The United Nations has warned Pakistan and called for accountability for any action taken against people participating in peaceful protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This came amid continuing unrest and concerns over restrictions on public gatherings and internet access, a spokesperson for UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said.

The Times of India · Aug 8

'Paper agreement will not bring security’: Iranian lawmaker attacks Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact

An Iranian lawmaker on Friday criticised the new defence agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, saying the pact would not guarantee Saudi security and urging Riyadh to change its policies rather than depend on external powers for protection.

The Times of India · Aug 7

MEA calls out 'fake news' over report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pak-Saudi-Turkey deal

India's Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed fake news reports. These reports alleged India sought a defense pact with Israel. The false claims originated from Turkish media and social media platforms. India is closely observing the new security framework between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Prime Minister Modi and Israeli…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

NIA unearths cross-border conspiracy to plant IED on passenger train, chargesheets 2

The National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against two individuals in a terror plot. This conspiracy involved smuggling explosives, weapons, and heroin across the India-Pakistan border. The accused allegedly planned to attack a passenger train and other locations in India. Shubham Kumar has been arrested, while Jasvir Chaudhary remains absconding…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

UK admits Afghans awaiting relocation to Britain are at risk from Taliban – but still won’t help them flee

Exclusive: The UK admits those who helped British forces face fear of retribution, Taliban surveillance, and door-to-door searches – but still won’t help them escape

The Independent UK · Aug 7

England star suffers injury scare ahead of Test series against Pakistan

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The Independent UK · Aug 7

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign mutual defence agreement

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a mutual defence pact on Friday that would treat any act of aggression on one of the three nations as an attack on all of them, the allies said in a joint statement. However, it did not specify if the agreement would bind them…

France 24 · Aug 7