Usman Ansari

Usman Ansari is the Pakistan correspondent for Defense News.

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China launches Pakistan’s Hangor submarine, despite engine row with Germany

The initial Hangor II delivery timetable would have seen the four Chinese-built submarines delivered by 2023.

13 months ago

Pakistan unveils aircraft and rocket programs, parades military tech

The country displayed new equipment including the Haider platform, the first locally produced, Chinese-designed VT-4 main battle tank.

14 months ago

Fourth Pakistani Reactor Meets Long-Term Goal

News that the fourth reactor at Pakistan's Khushab nuclear facility is now operational marks the fulfillment of Pakistan's long-term goal to establish a plutonium-based nuclear deterrent.

Analysts: Changes Needed in Wake of Pakistan School Attack

Pakistan's top civil and military leadership has held an emergency meeting to formulate a response to Tuesday's attack on a school in Peshawar by the Pakistani Taliban (TTP).

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