Special Operators--Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan

Uncover the enigmatic world of Pakistan's ISI, a shadowy intelligence agency with global reach. From its tumultuous origins in 1948 to its pivotal role in the Soviet-Afghan War and beyond, explore the agency's controversial history and complex web of alliances. Discover the ISI's structure, recruitment, and famous operations, shedding light on its covert influence and the risks its agents face. Join us in this deep dive into one of the world's most notorious intelligence agencies.

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[thunderbear]

It was ISI, who went to Iran, grabbed indian RAW navy high level commander Kholbosan Yadiv and brought him back to Pakistan successfully. It was the biggest blow to India

[chessplayer]

Us Bosnians are very grateful for Javed Nasir and his key help during our great time of need.
ISI under him broke the UN embargo to airlift key anti-tenk weaponry to Bosnian army.

May God grant him long and healthy life and forgive his sins.

[Savagepublic]

No Pakistani National as an ISI agent has never been caught in last 76 years. Yes foreign informants working for ISI have been caught, that's a different story.

[hunter]

My political science teacher said “ISI does the same deeds as CIA but actually gets the blame for it”

[ace-ielw]

One time I was in school in the uk I was in isolation the person in charge was an ex American army officer and he told us that isi was the most best intelligence force

[haroonshahid]

these were the words of a former ISI cheif when america left afghanistan : first we defeat soviet in afghanistan with the help of america and now we defeated america in afghanistan that too with the help of america

[adamalikhan]

World : ISI you support so many terrorist groups where you got training from ?

ISI : CIA

[AhmadAli-yoyn]

"A country run by own intelligence is better then run by foreign intelligence "

[amjadniazi]

Despite its limited resources ISI is tackling the CIA, RAW, Mosaad, MI 6, Iranian intelligence very well.

[violetta]

As a Pakistani, after listening to numbers of agents (100, 000). I deeply suspect some people around me to be ISI agents. 😂

[zsa]

Ugghh....the condescension as he mentions the "British Commonwealth granting independence to Pakistan". They didn't grant anything, they were forced out and didn't even get to appoint the "Governor General" like they did in India.

[attemptedunkindness]

ISI: We are bottomless allies with Bin Laden.
ISI: We will help you hunt Bin Laden.
Also ISI: **Hides and gives Bin Laden intelligence on efforts to find him**
ISI after Bin Laden was killed: It's good that you had us on your side to help find him all along!

[Kremlin]

"Also remember that its the only agency in the world whose agent never caught in person nor on camera"

[Jayjay-qeum]

"The ISI may well be Pakistan's answer to the Holy Roman Empire, which was neither holy, Roman nor an empire: it." -- Shashi Tharoor

[me]

I wonder what hand the ISI has in keeping Pakistan together, because I'm amazed that Pakistan in its current state even exists.

[Ivarevich]

Taliban is a Pashto word for students, not Arabic. Apart from this tiny mistake this is a very good video.. fun fact: Saudi Arabia funded those radical religious school in Pakistan.

Edit: for all those saying I'm wrong..
Talib means 'student' in Arabic, singular
Taliban means 'students' in Pashto, plural
Yes, Talib is an Arabic word, but 'Taliban' itself is not Arabic. Tullab is the plural form of student in Arabic

[Abdul-Baseer]

ISI is the CIA of the Muslim world. They are highly effective in carrying out their operation. Apart from countering Indian Raw, ISI has also busted the balls of KGB and CIA several times. Its has one of the most robust Leaders. Simply put, ISI is the most successful agency (not controversial thouhh)

[vvd]

We defeat soviet union with the help of America
We defeat america with the help of america
(Former DG ISI Gen hameed gul)

[ignitionfrn]

1:05 - Chapter 1 - History
9:50 - Chapter 2 - Structure & modus operandi
13:35 - Chapter 3 - Recruitment & training
15:15 - Chapter 4 - Famous operations

[mraristocrat]

As a Pakistani it still amazes me. The country has been in political, economic and security crisis for decades while surrounded by enemies, plus facing constant threat from internal separatists yet it continues to survive. If it was not for ISI, the country would've vanished long time ago.