Its maritime reach extended by a modern, Chinese-built submarine, Islamabad hints at a role in India's eastern coastline, a matter of concern for New DelhiTHE BAY IN ITS SIGHTS: Pakistan's PNS Hangor anchored in Colombo, Jun. 2 India’s eastern flank has emerged as a geostrategic hotspot in recent years. China-Bangladesh defence deals in fighter jets and drones and upgrades of ports and airfields, as well as Pakistani defence and intelligence presence in Bangladesh all point to it. In fact, talking about a conflict scenario, Pakistan’s chief of defence forces, Gen. Asim Munir had stated in August 2025: “We will start from the east....” Now, Pakistan is hinting at tangible maritime moves at India’s secure eastern seaboard.
Pakistan's sub plot in Bay of Bengal
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