Editorial: Security concerns over Sino

Islamabad’s move to acquire Chinese-built advanced Hangor-class submarines should prompt India to accelerate its efforts to enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities

In the shifting geopolitical landscape, Pakistan’s expanding naval partnership with China presents a significant security challenge to India. Islamabad is preparing to acquire a fleet of eight Chinese-built advanced Hangor-class submarines, a development likely to challenge India’s dominance in the northern Indian Ocean. By providing Pakistan with modern submarines and ongoing training and logistical support, Beijing aims to establish operational familiarity in the northern Indian Ocean, a vital region for its energy and trade routes to the Middle East. The latest Sino-Pak deal should prompt India to accelerate its effo