Part -1 Domestic

BALOCHISTAN

1. Unidentified motorcyclists hurled a hand grenade at a private company’s office in the Hazargangi area of Quetta, injuring three people (31.8.25).
2. An armed motorcyclist targeted Muhammad Abbas, a resident of Kalat, in the Uthal area of Gwadar (1.9.25).
3. A man named Samiullah was found shot dead in the Zandine area of Panjgur (1.9.25).
4. Five security personnel were martyred and three injured in an IED attack by terrorists on a security convoy in the Buleda area near the Pakistan–Iran border in Kech district (2.9.25).
5. A person named Ghulam Qadir was injured in a grenade attack by unknown armed motorcyclists near Sariab Police Station in Quetta (5.9.25).
6. Two Zehri tribe members, Rasool Bukash Zahir and Talib Ali Zahir, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen on the Quetta–Karachi National Highway in Surab district (6.9.25).
7. Two security personnel, Abdul Aziz and Jameel Ahmed, were martyred in an attack by armed men in the Mand area near the Iranian border in Kech district (6.9.25).
8. Two people were seriously injured in a remote-controlled IED blast in the Naal area of Khuzdar district (7.9.25).
9. A suicide bombing near Shahwani Stadium in Quetta after a BNP-Mengal public meeting on 2 September killed 15 and injured 32, with ISIS claiming responsibility, but key leaders, including Sardar Akhtar Mengal, remained unharmed. In response, a province-wide strike led to over 260 arrests, but all detained political leaders and workers were later released after successful talks, with the government agreeing to drop charges (2,7,10.9.25).
10. The FIA Gwadar Circle arrested 14 suspects, including four Iranian nationals, in operations against human smuggling networks. Nine Pakistanis were caught trying to travel illegally to Iran, while five others, including four Iranians, were held for illegal entry via the Gabd route (9.9.25).
11. Three men, including Baghia Usman Mari and his two sons, were shot dead by unknown assailants in the Lasezai area of Kohlu district (9.9.25).
12. CTD police killed four alleged terrorists affiliated with the outlawed TTP during an exchange of fire in the Akalazai Yaro area of Pishin district (11.9.25).
13. Unknown armed men, after barging into a house, gunned down four members of a family and abducted four others in the Lana area of Kharan district (11.9.25).
14. Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mastung district (12.9.25).
15. Unknown miscreants destroyed a newly completed Rs840 million drinking-water pipeline in Chagai (13.9.25).

ISLAMABAD

1. Five Islamabad CTD police officials, including two sub-inspectors and three constables, were dismissed after a departmental inquiry found them involved in the kidnapping for ransom of an Afghan businessman (9.9.25).
2. Police arrested an injured suspect after a shootout near Khanna Bridge, recovering a pistol and heroin, while in a separate incident, a man and his two children were found murdered in their home in Islamabad (1,10.9.25).
3. The government is planning to relocate the Federal Constabulary (previously Frontier Constabulary) headquarters from Peshawar to Islamabad under the 2025 ordinance, expanding its jurisdiction nationwide, including AJK and GB, with added roles in counter-terrorism and internal security. Originally formed to secure border areas, the force will now likely be led by Police Service officers and empowered by national laws to align with other law enforcement agencies (13.9.25).

KHYBER PAKHTOON KHAWA (KPK)

1. A man was killed and another injured when a mortar shell hit a house in the hilly Gohati area of Lowi Mamund tehsil in Bajaur district (30.8.25).
2. Police foiled a terrorist attack on the Miryan Police Station in Bannu district (30.8.25).
3. Four children were injured when a mortar fired from an unknown direction struck a house in Yar Mamund tehsil of Bajaur district (31.8.25).
4. Two minor brothers were seriously injured in a suspected terrorist quadcopter strike in the Spinkamar area of Makin tehsil, Upper South Waziristan district (31.8.25).
5. Five children were killed and 12 injured when a mortar shell they mistook for a toy exploded in Sorband village of Lakki Marwat district (1.9.25).
6. Unidentified armed men martyred two police officials in an ambush near Macchan Khel Adda of Lakki Marwat district (1.9.25).
7. Two police personnel were critically injured by armed gunmen in a targeted attack on their patrol van in the Gattidas area of Mansehra district (1.9.25).
8. Security forces reportedly recovered over 1,500 kilograms of explosives from a vehicle near the Tiarza Gate FC post in Wana tehsil, South Waziristan (1.9.25).
9. Two police personnel, Asad Khan and Samiullah, were martyred in a targeted attack by armed gunmen near Bego Khel village in Lakki Marwat (2.9.25).
10. Security forces and police, in a joint operation, killed all six terrorists who attacked the Federal Constabulary (FC) lines in Bannu after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the compound gate, resulting in the martyrdom of six security personnel and injuring 19 people. A faction of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group claimed responsibility (2.9.25).
11. A bomb blast targeting peace committee members resulted in partial damage to a mosque wall in the Sherikhel area of Lakki Marwat district (2.9.25).
12. CTD police claim to have killed terrorist commander Kifyatullah—accused of bombings and attacks on law enforcement—during an IBO in the Nawarkhel area of Lakki Marwat district (3.9.25).
13. At least six people were reportedly killed in a terrorist attack on a passenger vehicle in Kurram district. The district has long been plagued by tribal violence over land disputes and sectarian hatred that claimed 130 lives last year (3.9.25).
14. Alleged kidnappers reportedly released Rahmatullah Wazir, a school principal and president of the Wana Welfare Association, after two weeks’ captivity in South Waziristan district (3.9.25).
15. Three policemen, including SHO Umar Nawaz Khan, Constable Altaf, and Constable Imtiaz, were martyred in a gun attack by unknown assailants in the limits of the Banda Daud Shah Police Station, Karak district (4.9.25).
16. Three policemen, including SHO Umar Nawaz Khan, Constable Altaf, and Constable Imtiaz, were martyred in a gun attack by unknown assailants in the limits of Banda Daud Shah Police Station in Karak district (5.9.25).
17. A man was killed while two others, including a police constable, were injured in an IED blast in a cricket ground in Khar tehsil of Bajaur district (6.9.25).
18. One person was killed and two others injured when their car was attacked by gunmen in Kurram district (6.9.25).
19. Police Sub-Inspector Tahir Nawaz and Constable Muhammad Ali were martyred in a gunfight with terrorists in the Shehzadi Banda area of Lachi tehsil in Kohat district (6.9.25).
20. A woman was killed and her daughter injured when a mortar shell from an unknown direction hit their house in the Gohati Mina area of Mamund tehsil, Bajaur district (8.9.25).
21. Terrorists blew up the house of CTD police constable Gulap Niaz Khan using explosives in the Nari Mir Abbas area of Bannu district (9.9.25).
22. Police recovered 102 kg of charas, 50 kg of ice, and 17 kg of heroin, arresting an Afghan smuggler during the search of a suspicious car near Nez Walikhel Market in Khyber district (9.9.25).
23. Army officer Major Adnan Aslam, who was critically injured during a terrorist attack in Bannu on 2 September, embraced martyrdom despite medical treatment (9.9.25).
24. Nineteen terrorists affiliated with the outlawed TTP were killed in three separate IBOs in Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Bannu districts (9–10.9.25).
25. Police repelled a terrorist attack on Aba Shaheed Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan district (10.9.25).
26. FIA arrested five Afghan nationals found residing illegally in Peshawar for allegedly attempting to obtain Pakistani travel documents through an agent (10.9.25).
27. A roadside bomb blast injured tribal elder Noor Rahim in the mountainous Barang tehsil of Bajaur district (11.9.25).
28. Terrorists blew up the house of an intelligence official using explosives in the Gandi Sahib Khan area of Serai Naurang town, Lakki Marwat district (11.9.25).
29. Police Constable Muhammad Atif was martyred in a targeted attack by unknown armed men in the Char Priza area under Mathra Police Station, Peshawar district (11.9.25).
30. Security forces killed 10 terrorists in Lower Dir, while seven soldiers were martyred during an intense exchange of fire while rescuing civilian hostages (11.9.25).
31. Police foiled a terrorist attack on a police station in the Laghari area of Lowi Mamund tehsil, and defused an IED planted in Inyat Kallay Bazar in Bajaur district (13.9.25).
32. Security forces killed 35 terrorists in two separate operations in Bajaur and South Waziristan. Of them, 22 were neutralized in Bajaur district, while 13 more were killed in another encounter in South Waziristan district. However, during the exchange of fire, 12 soldiers embraced martyrdom, while intelligence confirmed the involvement of Afghan nationals in the attacks (10–13.9.25).
33. Three people were shot dead at a tractor workshop on Station Road in Tank district (14.9.25).
34. Armed men kidnapped police constable Usman and a truck driver, setting ablaze their non-custom-paid vehicle in Birmal tehsil of South Waziristan district (14.9.25).
35. The body of a kidnapped man, identified as Kamran Wazir, was found in the Khamrag area of Birmal tehsil in South Waziristan district (14.9.25).
36. A self-proclaimed tribal shura, including Haji Zahir Shah and Kamaluddin, in Bar Qambarkhel, Tirah Valley, Khyber district, torched four houses in Kariga village after youths from those families allegedly shared an ‘obscene’ video online, claiming the act followed local customs (14.9.25).

Comments & Analysis: The incident in Tirah Valley, where a self-proclaimed tribal shura torched four houses over an alleged ‘obscene’ video, highlights the persistence of parallel justice systems in tribal areas and the tension between traditional norms and modern digital behavior. Such vigilante actions, justified under the guise of “local customs,” not only reflect deep-rooted conservative social codes but also expose the weak writ of the state and the generational divide between youth and tribal elders. Left unaddressed, these practices risk fueling cycles of retaliation, undermining human rights, and eroding confidence in formal justice mechanisms. The government should take firm action by holding perpetrators accountable under law while simultaneously strengthening state institutions, promoting lawful dispute resolution, and sensitizing communities to responsibly navigate the challenges of the digital age.

• An ice peddler, Saifuddin, who kidnapped and repeatedly assaulted a child after drugging him, was killed in a police encounter in the Doaba area of Hangu district (14.9.25).
• CTD police announced bounties totaling over Rs4.15 billion on 1,351 wanted terrorists. Peshawar leads with 185 terrorists carrying bounties, followed by North Waziristan (129), Bannu (117), Dera Ismail Khan (111), Khyber (72), Kohat (65), and 55 each in Upper Dir, Lower Dir, and Lakki Marwat (15.9.25).

PUNJAB

1. A total of 1,007 prisoners have been relocated from Sialkot district jail to various jails across Punjab due to flooding in the area (31.8.25).
2. A large group of bandits, allegedly led by Tanvir alias Dodu Indhar, attacked vehicles on the Sukkur–Multan Motorway in Rahim Yar Khan, kidnapping ten people and injuring three others. It was reportedly in retaliation for a police drone strike. The situation highlights the persistent rule of bandit gangs in northern Sindh and southern Punjab (5,7.9.25).
3. Three Indian-made anti-tank mines and one landmine were discovered and later defused by the Police and Bomb Disposal Squad in the Dek drain near Lahri village, Zafarwal tehsil, Narowal district (7.9.25).
4. Four family members, including Muhammad Ashiq, were murdered by unknown assailants in their home in Purana Kotha village of Jhelum district (8.9.25).
5. Unidentified miscreants attempted to block a drainage system in the flood-affected Gujrat district by dumping sand, scrap, and concrete slabs into a drain near GT Road in Shah Hussain locality, prompting police to register a case against unknown suspects (10.9.25).
6. Six girls, including four students, were reportedly kidnapped over two days in separate incidents in Sahiwal district (13.9.25).
7. CCD and local police, in their drive against growing crimes, killed 15 murderers, robbers, kidnappers, and rapists in separate encounters in Lahore, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Multan, Sahiwal, Khanewal, and other places, and arrested several in the province (3,9,10,11,12.9.25).
8. A Supreme Court-led federal review board, after a review meeting, ordered the repatriation of 33 foreign prisoners, including four women belonging to India, Bangladesh, and other countries, who had completed their sentences for charges like illegal border crossing and smuggling. The board also instructed authorities to ensure better food and medical care for all foreign inmates (13.9.25).

SINDH

1. Two men were killed and two others injured when unidentified gunmen attacked their rickshaw in Tajudero Police jurisdiction in Jacobabad district (31.8.25).
2. CTD police arrested five suspected terrorists—Allah Noor, Sarfraz, Saleem, Jehanzeb, and Imdadullah—allegedly linked to proscribed groups (31.8.25).
3. A missing boy identified as Abubakar was found dead in an uncovered drain in the Sultanabad area of Karachi (1.9.25).
4. Four people—identified as Zain Hameed, Malik Shamsheer, Muhammad Raheel, and Zafar—were murdered in separate incidents in different areas of Karachi (5–6.9.25).
5. Two men were shot dead in a suspected targeted attack in Sherpao Colony of Landhi, Karachi (12.9.25).
6. A serving policeman and seven others were arrested for allegedly being involved in a series of carjackings in Karachi (13.9.25).
7. Three armed robbers on motorcycles looted Rs7 million from a medical store owner on Sakrand Road in Nawabshah (14.9.25).

Comments & Analysis: The terrorist attacks, their pursuit, and the arrest or neutralization of suspects by security agencies and LEAs continued as ever. The functioning of various terrorist groups, including the banned TTP and Baloch separatist outfits—believed to be sponsored by India along the Afghan border—posed a serious threat to Pakistan’s security and remained a key factor in the counter-terrorism scenario. Pakistan has been urging the IEA to take action on the presence of the banned TTP and other groups on its territory through bilateral diplomatic channels and cross-border cooperation between the two countries to curb rising violence—the main hindrance behind normalization of relations.

DEFENCE AND SECURITY

1. An MI-17 helicopter crash-landed near Hudor village in Chilas district due to a technical fault, martyring all crew members, including Major Atif and Major Faisal (1.9.25).
2. Bahrain’s Chief of Staff Lt Gen Theyab Al Nuaimi met with Pakistan’s Air and Naval Chiefs—Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and Admiral Naveed Ashraf—separately in Islamabad to strengthen bilateral defence ties (1.9.25).
3. A Turkish Air Force delegation led by Gen Ziya Kadioglu met separately with the PAF Chief, CJCSC, and Naval Chief in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, pledging enhanced cooperation in training and operations (3.9.25).
4. The U.S. (US ARCENT) sent six relief flights to flood-hit Pakistan, handing over aid to the Army for distribution via Flood Relief Camps (6.9.25).
5. On Defence and Martyrs Day, President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif, CJCSC, and Services Chiefs paid homage to the Armed Forces’ courage and reaffirmed commitment to Pakistan’s sovereignty (6.9.25).
6. At the PAF Martyrs’ Day ceremony, the Air Chief, while paying tribute to the shuhada, highlighted focus on electronic warfare and cyber tech, and recalled downing six Indian jets (7.9.25).
7. UAE Naval Commander Maj Gen Alremeithi met separately with the CJCSC, and the Air and Naval Chiefs, discussing defence and maritime cooperation (8.9.25).
8. An Iraqi defence delegation led by Lt Gen Al-Asadi met the Air Chief to boost joint training, capacity building, and aviation collaboration (11.9.25).
9. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, COAS, visited flood-affected areas in Kasur and Jalalpur Pirwala to review relief efforts and stressed the importance of coordinated civil-military action for public welfare. He assured continued support for flood victims and praised troops and officials for their dedicated service (13.9.25).

DIPLOMATIC DEVELOPMENT / SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT

1. During his visit to China, PM Shehbaz Sharif attended the SCO Summit in Tianjin and a military parade in Beijing, reaffirming Pakistan–China strategic ties and pledging deeper cooperation in trade, energy, defence, and CPEC. Later, condemning foreign-backed terrorism, he voiced support for Palestine in Islamabad, called for UN reforms, and announced Pakistan will host the next SCO Summit, with preparations underway (1,4,12.9.25).
2. Pakistan signed $500 million investment deals with USSM and Portugal’s Mota-Engil to develop critical minerals and infrastructure, including a USSM polymetallic refinery—marking a milestone in strategic ties with the U.S. The agreements, witnessed by PM Shehbaz, FM Ishaq Dar, and COAS Asim Munir, signal Islamabad’s balancing act between Washington and Beijing, though analysts caution about possible impacts on the internal/external security and economic scenario (8.9.25).
3. President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Chengdu on a 10-day official visit to China, where he will meet Chinese leadership to discuss regional peace, CPEC, and strengthening bilateral ties (12.9.25).
4. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, proposed forming a task force to counter Israeli aggression and condemned the attack on Qatar as a violation of international law and peace efforts. The summit, following Israel’s deadly airstrike on September 9, showcased strong Muslim unity and growing Gulf Arab solidarity amid rising tensions with Israel. He also held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, alongside Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir, to discuss Israel’s aggression on Doha as a deliberate move to derail Middle East peace. The Crown Prince welcomed his upcoming visit to Riyadh for broader bilateral and regional talks (15.9.25).

Regional

AFGHANISTAN

1. According to an unconfirmed media report, Iranian border guards killed six Afghan migrants, injured five, and detained forty in Sistan–Balochistan; however, both Iranian and Taliban authorities are silent over the incident (10.9.25).
2. A powerful earthquake on August 31 in Jalalabad, Khost, and Kunar killed 1,457 people and destroyed thousands of homes, prompting limited international aid from countries including China and India. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan persist over the presence of the outlawed TTP and other militant groups, which the IEA continues to deny. Russia has reiterated its call for international support to combat ISIS-K, while the IEA’s Deputy Health Minister recently visited India to improve diplomatic ties. IEA intelligence chief Abdul Haq Wasiq warned of threats from militant hubs in neighboring countries, and the UN reports 9.5 million Afghans face severe food insecurity, urging urgent global aid (3,4,8,12,13.9.25).
3. A U.S. delegation, including special envoy for hostages Adam Boehler and former special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, reportedly held talks in Kabul with Afghan officials, including Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Deputy PM for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, on detainee issues. Deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said both sides appeared to agree on a prisoner exchange during this second U.S. visit to Kabul within a year (14.9.25).

CHINA

SCO Summit at Tianjin

1. The 25th Council of Heads of State meeting—the SCO Summit—was held in Tianjin, attended by the presidents and prime ministers of several countries, including China, Russia, Pakistan, India, Iran, and Central Asian states, on 31 Aug–1 Sep. At the end of the meeting, the Tianjin Declaration was issued, emphasizing respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference. It also called for UN reforms to better represent developing countries and strengthen global cooperation and security (2.9.25).

Military Parade at Beijing
2. At a grand military parade in Beijing on 3 September, marking 80 years since Japan’s WWII defeat, President Xi Jinping warned the world faces a choice between peace or war, alongside Russian President Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. The event showcased China’s growing military might, including hypersonic missiles and its nuclear triad, and signaled deepening China–Russia–North Korea defence ties amid rising tensions with the West. Responding to former U.S. President Trump’s claim of a conspiracy, Chinese and Russian officials dismissed the allegation, emphasizing the event’s focus on honoring history and promoting peace (4,5.9.25).

Comments & Analysis: The U.S. closely monitored the SCO Summit and its aftermath, as growing Asia–Pacific tensions reportedly led to a call between Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun and U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on 11 September, stressing stable ties despite sharp disagreements over Taiwan and the South China Sea, as quoted by Reuters. At the same time, China and Russia remain wary allies, limited by power imbalances and differing goals. China resists forming a Cold War-style bloc, while Russia fears becoming a junior partner. Security expert Saima Khan discussed developments in her article, “A Declaration of Intent: How the SCO Summit Signaled a New Power Bloc,” published on TheStrategicBrief.com on 8 September 2025.

NEPAL

Following a deadly crackdown on anti-corruption and anti-social-media-ban protests that left over 70 dead and 630 injured, Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned, prompting President Ramchandra Paudel to dissolve parliament on 12 September and announce elections for March 5, 2026. After two days of consultations with the Army Chief and protest leaders, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in on 13 September as Nepal’s first female interim Prime Minister. Known for her integrity, Karki now faces the immense challenge of restoring order, rebuilding institutions, and leading a fragile transition under tight constitutional and resource constraints (8–14.9.25).

Comments & Analysis: The “Gen Z protests” that toppled the government drew regional concern, prompting calls for stability from India and China. As over 80% of Nepal’s 30 million people follow Hinduism, with a youth-majority population, Indian right-wing groups falsely portrayed the unrest as a religious uprising, spreading misinformation about temple attacks—claims debunked by fact-checkers confirming key sites like Pashupatinath Temple remained unharmed. The crisis, amid rising Hindu nationalist rhetoric and Nepal’s strategic ties with China, India, and Pakistan, is significant in South Asia, as highlighted in an article by Dr. Naveed Elahi published in StrategicBrief.com on 10 September 2025.

ILLEGALLY INDIAN OCCUPIED JAMMU AND KASHMIR (IIOJK) / LOC

1. Security forces claimed to have recovered a cache of weapons and explosives from Rishwari village of Kupwara district (2.9.25).
2. Police detained 26 people after a mob vandalized the Ashoka emblem during a protest at the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar. The incident drew strong condemnation, with NC opposing the emblem’s placement, Mehbooba Mufti calling it “blasphemy,” and Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi denouncing the act as an insult to Muslim sentiments (5.9.25).
3. Indian security forces comprising Army, CRPF, and Police, during their so-called anti-militancy drive, killed two Kashmiri youth—Rehman and Amir Ahmed Dar—during a fake encounter in the Gudder Forest area of Kalgan district. Army sources, however, stated that two soldiers—Subedar Prabhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu—were also killed and several others injured during an exchange of fire with militants. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched a massive anti-terror offensive, conducting searches at 22 locations across five states, including UP, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and IIOJK (8,9.9.25).
4. Lt. Governor Sinha highlighted India’s three new criminal laws strengthening zero tolerance against terrorism in IIOJK by replacing colonial-era laws and mandating forensic probes. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed J&K’s security with top officials in a high-level meeting (2,11.9.25).

INDIA

Defence and Security

1. Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, speaking at the launching ceremony of Lt Gen (retd) KJS Dhillon’s book Operation Sindoor in New Delhi, said that it is too early to assess the operation’s long-term impact on alleged Pakistan-backed terrorism and LoC infiltration, which still persists. He also highlighted the need for theaterisation in modern warfare (5.9.25).
2. Indian and U.S. firms—Flowserve Corporation and Core Energy Systems—signed a deal under the civil nuclear agreement to transfer PCP technology to India, aiming to boost nuclear self-reliance through domestic production of critical reactor components (5.9.25).
3. India is reportedly developing Nicobar Island into a strategic hub near the Malacca Strait, enhancing tri-services capabilities and conducting joint surveillance with the U.S. and Japan to counter Chinese maritime influence. Backed by projects like the $8.3 billion P75(I) submarine deal and nuclear support from Germany, the Indian Navy aims to expand its 285-vessel fleet to assert dominance in the Indian Ocean and Asia–Pacific (9,10.9.25).
4. ISRO Chairperson V. Narayanan highlighted the role of over 400 scientists in supporting Operation Sindoor through satellite-based national security and missile systems, while confirming 7,700 ground tests under Gaganyaan and three uncrewed missions before India’s first human spaceflight by 2027 (9.9.25).
5. India is pursuing six more Boeing P-8I aircraft as a U.S. team prepares to visit New Delhi shortly to revive a stalled $2.42 billion FMS deal, with the aircraft’s past operational success and Boeing’s $1.5 billion investment plan boosting momentum amid improving bilateral ties (10.9.25).
6. Delhi Police arrested three suspected terrorists—identified as Aftab, Sufiyan, and Asher Danish—and recovered weapons and explosives, foiling a planned major terror attack (11.9.25).
7. The Indian Air Force plans to procure 300–400 inflatable dummy aircraft to boost deception and survivability at air bases, reflecting a strategic investment in passive defence alongside modernization efforts, though a final decision is yet to be made (12.9.25).
8. Lt Gen Anil Ahuja (Retd) warns that while theaterisation is a crucial reform for India’s military, it must be preceded by genuine integration, joint planning, doctrine, and clear command structures—to prevent ineffective, top-down outcomes and avoid creating a dysfunctional system that could undermine national security (12.9.25).
9. The Indian Army concluded Exercise “Yudh Kaushal” in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kameng region on 30–31 August, demonstrating high-altitude combat readiness with drones, precision weapons, and ASHNI platoons. Separately, BSF chief Daljit Singh Chaudhry inaugurated the School of Drone Warfare in Madhya Pradesh, while the Army conducted “Exercise Siyom Praha” (8–10 September) to validate drone use in tactical operations (1,3,8–10.9.25).
10. The political unrest and change of government in Nepal have directly impacted India’s border security and military posture, triggering increased vigilance and internal assessments. The Indian Army, with 35 Gurkha Regiment battalions comprising 40% Nepalese troops, has suspended leave for Nepal-origin soldiers and ensured their safety. Recruitment from Nepal remains paused since 2020 due to its rejection of the Agniveer scheme, as Indian intelligence closely monitors developments (12.9.25).
11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Combined Commanders’ Conference “Indian Armed Forces Vision 2047,” in Kolkata, praising the military’s role in Operation Sindoor. Top civil and military leaders, including NSA Ajit Doval and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, discussed reforms, jointness, and multi-domain readiness under the theme “Year of Reforms — Transforming for the Future” (15.9.25).

Diplomatic Development

1. Indian NSA Ajit Doval, in a call with his Iranian counterpart, called for close cooperation to access Central Asian markets via the accelerated development of Chabahar Port, enhancing regional connectivity and India’s strategic ties (7.9.25).
2. At the SCO Summit in China, PM Modi and President Xi reaffirmed developmental India–China ties focused on trade, border stability, and counter-terrorism. Russia’s FM Lavrov later emphasized trilateral cooperation for global stability. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump expressed optimism over ongoing trade talks with India, highlighting a $129 billion trade volume and India’s strategic balancing among major powers (1,8,11.9.25).
3. PM Modi, addressing a public meeting in Mangaldoi, Assam, accused the Congress of siding with Pakistan-backed terrorists and protecting infiltrators instead of supporting the Indian Army during operations like Operation Sindoor. He asserted that the BJP would not let infiltrators grab land or alter the country’s demography (14.9.25).

IRAN

1. Following President Pezeshkian’s meeting with President Xi during the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Iran will implement its IAEA agreement, while China’s spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation (2.9.25).
2. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran will implement its agreement with the IAEA only if UN sanctions are not reimposed under the snapback mechanism, warning that any hostile action would nullify the deal. This stance follows the Iranian Parliament’s unanimous June 25 legislation mandating suspension of all cooperation with the IAEA (13.9.25).

MIDLE EAST

Yemeni PM and several others killed in Israeli air strike

1. Houthi Prime Minister Ahmad Ghaleb al-Rahwi and several ministers were reportedly killed in Israeli targeted air strikes in Sana’a, Yemen, on 30 August, with Deputy Mohammed Miftah taking over as his successor. Since the Gaza war began in October 2023, the Iran-aligned Houthis have attacked Red Sea vessels in solidarity with Palestinians (1.9.25).

Air strike on Hamas meeting venue in Doha, Qatar, and reaction by Gulf states and UN
2.            On September 9, Israel launched an air strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders, killing five members, though key negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya survived. The attack drew widespread international condemnation from Qatar, Turkey, Iran, France, the UK, and others, with Qatar calling it a violation of international law. The White House labeled the strike counterproductive, while Israel claimed it acted independently following a Hamas attack in Jerusalem. President Trump expressed regret, reassured Qatar it wouldn’t happen again, and emphasized ongoing diplomatic ties as the strike disrupted truce talks. Netanyahu defended the strike by likening it to U.S. actions post-9/11 in Afghanistan and warned Qatar to act against Hamas or face further unilateral measures, raising fears of regional escalation (9,11.9.25).

• The UN General Assembly passed a Saudi–France-backed resolution calling for a two-state solution, ceasefire, and stabilization mission, condemning both Hamas and Israel’s actions, but it was opposed by the U.S. and Israel. Qatar’s PM met President Trump to discuss Israel’s strike on Doha. On 15 September in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed at a press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Israel acted alone in the Qatar strike, defending the targeting of Hamas leaders beyond its borders. Despite international backlash and President Trump’s assurances to Qatar, Netanyahu asserted Israel’s right to self-defense, while Rubio emphasized strong U.S. ties with Gulf allies and discussed the post-strike situation with Israeli leadership.
• Leaders from Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Palestine condemned Israel’s September 9 air strike and addressed regional escalation. At the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif proposed forming a task force against Israeli aggression, condemning the attack on Qatar as a violation of international law. The summit showcased Muslim unity and growing Gulf Arab solidarity amid rising tensions over Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank (12–15.9.25).

Comments & Analysis: Since October 7, 2023, the conflict has caused 64,368 Palestinian and 1,163 Israeli casualties, with Israel conducting air strikes across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Tunisia, and reportedly Qatar—alarming Gulf nations who see these attacks as threats to regional stability. Confident in its advanced weaponry and intelligence, Israel continues to expand settlements in the West Bank and assert dominance, undeterred despite UN, OIC, or Arab countries’ condemnations or efforts to make a coalition. Qatar, a key mediator in Gaza and host of the major U.S. military base CENTCOM, faces heightened tensions after Israel’s strike, while Gulf states led by Qatar and the UAE—finding military retaliation difficult—may opt to downgrade ties with Israel and leverage economic tools following the emergency Islamic Arab Conference in Doha on September 15; however, internal political constraints and reliance on the U.S. may hinder a unified and forceful response.