Introduction: Pakistan’s Two Faces in the War on Terror Pakistan calls itself a victim of terrorism. Yet, global intelligence reports, terror investigations, and international watchdogs show that Pakistan’s own state machinery — particularly the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) — has been one of the world’s most persistent terror sponsors . How did Pakistan become synonymous with terror networks like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and the Taliban ? This is the story of how a nation became the terror hub of the world . 1. Pakistan’s Proxy War Doctrine (1947–1971) Since partition, Pakistan sought “asymmetric warfare” to counter India. ISI developed a strategy of training militant proxies . Early raids into Kashmir set the pattern for decades of insurgency. 2. Afghan Jihad and the Birth of Global Jihadism (1979–1989) With CIA and Saudi funding, Pakistan trained Afghan Mujahideen . This gave rise to the Taliban , Haqqani Network , and al-Qaeda . Pakistan...
In today's global order, sovereignty has become a luxury selectively granted by the West . As Indians, we must raise our voice for a principle we ourselves fought centuries to achieve — the right to self-reliance, security, and strategic independence. So here’s a blunt truth: Iran has every right — just like India, Pakistan, China, Russia or U.S. — to develop modern military capabilities, including nuclear deterrence, if it chooses. The difference? When Western-backed nations do it, it's called "security." When Iran tries, it’s called "aggression." 🔍 Why Should India Care? Because India is not just a spectator. We have economic stakes , historical ties , and regional security interests deeply entangled with Iran. ✅ The Chabahar Port – a critical gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia ✅ Energy ties – Iran has been one of our major crude oil partners ✅ Cultural & civilizational history – centuries of Indo-Persian engagement But beyond that lies ...