Articles by Thomas Cooper
Pakistan to Become First Foreign Operator of Chinese J-35AE Stealth Fighters by End of 2026, Reports Say
ISLAMABAD/BEIJING – Pakistan is set to receive its first batch of Chinese J-35AE fifth-generation stealth fighter jets by the end of this year, according to multiple defense reports, marking a h...
PAF’s Elite “Cobra” Pilots Describe Intense Combat Moments That Shook Indian Air Force
ISLAMABAD – One year after the historic Marka-e-Haq, the heroes of Pakistan Air Force’s legendary No. 15 Squadron “Cobras” have stepped into the spotlight &...
'A Testament to the Bond': Chinese J-10CE Manufacturer Drops Official Video on War Anniversary Honoring PAF's 8-0 Victory
CHENGDU/SHENZHEN – The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the state-owned manufacturer of the J-10CE fighter jet, released an official documentary-style video on Thursday, the first ...
K-Pop Group Releases Surprise Single Honoring Pakistan's Iran War Mediation, Drops '8-0' Lyric Teasing India
SEOUL/ISLAMABAD – In an unexpected fusion of global pop culture and geopolitics, a famous Korean K-Pop group has released a new digital single celebrating Pakistan's role in mediating the US...
'Drone Hunter' Mode: How Pakistani Civilians and Forces Turned Drone Warfare into a National Pastime
ISLAMABAD – During the 88-hour conflict with India in May 2025, as advanced missiles and electronic warfare systems dominated the headlines, a distinctly Pakistani style of counter-drone warfare...
Taliban Offers Condolences for Maulana Idris While Hosting 20+ Terrorist Groups, Says Report
KABUL/ISLAMABAD – The Taliban-appointed Ambassador to Pakistan, Sardar Shakib Ahmad, has conveyed official condemnation over the assassination of Maulana Sheikh Idris in Charsadda. However, anal...
India Acknowledges Battlefield Losses: 'Yes, We Lost Few Jets,' Says Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai
NEW DELHI – In a significant shift from New Delhi's earlier categorical denials, Indian military officials have now openly acknowledged that Indian forces suffered losses during the four-day...
Trump Says Project Freedom Suspended at Pakistan's Request: 'Their Leadership Has Been Fantastic'
WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump has confirmed that the U.S. military operation known as Project Freedom — a naval escort mission designed to guide commercial ships through the sou...
Balochistan Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with Over 145 Functions Across the Province
QUETTA – Balochistan marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with nationwide fervor, as over 145 functions were held across the province to commemorate the success of Operation Bunyan-um-Mar...
Police Constable Nazimullah Martyred in Terrorist Firing in Bajaur
BAJAUR, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – A police constable was martyred after coming under terrorist fire in Bajaur district, security officials confirmed. Constable Nazimullah, a resident of Asil...