Bilal Khan

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How China Helped Build Pakistan’s Air Power

2 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

One of the headlining stories of the recent Indo-Pak Conflict from May 7-10 2025 was the apparent success of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chinese-origin fighter aircraft. This notably included the Chengdu J-10CE and, to a lesser extent, the JF-17C Block-3. The latter is a joint-venture between the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). In addition, both the J-10CE and JF-17C were armed with the PL-15E long-range air-to-air missile (LRAAM).
2025 India-Pakistan Conflict: High-Level Notes

3 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

From 07 to 10 May 2025, Pakistan and India fought a brief – but intense – military conflict. After about four days of fighting, the conflict was stopped through an American-mediated ceasefire, announced by President Donald Trump on 10 May.
BREAKING: Pakistan Launches Counter-Offensive Against India

4 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Editor’s Note: As with any live conflict, the details are being presented as claims from each side as they are being reported by both sides. 09 May 2025 | 5:50 PM ESTIn the morning of 10 May 2025, the Pakistan Army’s (PA) press wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), announced that India targeted Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Bases Nur Khan (Chaklala, Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), and Rafiqui (Shorkot).
Developing: 2025 Indian-Pakistani Conflict Updates

1 month ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Editor’s Note: As with any live conflict, the details are being presented as claims from each side as they are being reported by both sides. The Quwa team will update this page accordingly as additional claims are made and, more importantly, indicate if and when they have been verified. On the morning of 07 May 2025, India launched military strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack.
Pakistan Test Fires Abdali Missile System

1 month ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

On 03 May 2025, Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that the Pakistan Army (PA) successfully fired the “Abdali” surface-to-surface missile (SSM) as part of a training exercise.
Pakistan Reveals New Air Defence System and Other Capability Gains

1 month ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

In the midst of Pakistan’s recent tensions with India, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) revealed a number of key details about its capabilities. Details on new ground-based air defence systems (GBAD), new-generation munitions for the JF-17 Block-III, and the evolving composition and growing role of its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet underscore a multi-pronged strategy.
India-Pakistan Tensions Heighten Amid Pahalgam Attacks

1 month ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

South Asia’s security environment has again entered a phase of heightened tension following a deadly attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April. This attack triggered a sharp deterioration in bilateral relations between the nuclear powers, which was promptly followed with each country’s militaries going into full alert.
Pakistan’s Mineral Gambit: Leveraging Resources to Reshape U.S. Ties?

1 month ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

In recent months, there has been a noticeable uptick in high-level engagement between the United States and Pakistan, pivoting significantly around Pakistan’s largely untapped mineral sector. The visit of senior U.S. State Department officials, including Eric Meyer, Acting Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, coinciding with the inaugural Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF25) held 8-9 April, 2025, signals a distinct American interest in the country’s resource potential.
Pakistan’s Counterinsurgency (COIN) Gets Economic Imperative

1 month ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Pakistan’s security and political leadership appear to have reoriented their counterinsurgency (COIN) approach in Baluchistan around a central economic imperative. In the past, COIN efforts were guided primarily by security concerns, particularly those tied to regional stability along the Afghan border as part of broader objectives shared with the United States.
Pakistan Air Force Chief Meets with Chinese Defence Minister

2 months ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Home» Defense News» Pakistan Air Force Chief Meets Chinese Defence Minister to Strengthen Military CooperationThe Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmad Babar, met with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun in Beijing on Tuesday, 08 April, 2025. According to the Global Times, the high-level meeting focused on strengthening bilateral military cooperation between the two nations amid evolving regional security challenges.