Pakistan's naval drills near Sir Creek coincide with India's Trishul
Pakistan is holding live-fire naval exercises from November 2-5 near the disputed Sir Creek area, right next to India's Exclusive Economic Zone in the Arabian Sea.
The alert shuts out commercial ships across a 135-kilometer stretch—with possible missile and torpedo tests.
This move comes just as India is running its huge Trishul exercise, which brings together around 25,000 troops and all three armed forces for joint drills.
Tension around Sir Creek
Both countries flexing their military muscles at the same time ramps up tension around Sir Creek—a spot both claim as their own.
Pakistan's extra precautions and India's focus on testing new weapons show how seriously each side takes security here.
With both navies active so close to a disputed border, even small missteps could quickly raise the stakes in this already sensitive region.