In May 2025, yet again the world bore witness to India’s tried and tested tactic of manufacturing crisis designed and orchestrated to serve domestic political agendas. The grotesque playbook this time included the script of a heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam massacring innocent tourists in the name of religious identity. As always, India within hours,…
This article is republished from Defence Journal, August 2024 issue Inspired by insights from a lecture on “Global Security and its linkages with Maritime Security“ delivered by Ikram Sehgal to the “Executive Leadership Course“ of the Pakistan Navy War College at PNS Bahadur, Karachi on 21st July 2024 The concept of “security” is deeply rooted…
PAF’s Technological Philosophy In The Age Of Multi Domain Warfare “Doctrinal inadequacy is no less the cause of defeat, or of unnecessary reverses, than istechnological backwardness” – Colin S. Gray Military forces of any nation exist and are maintained as a means through which threats can be countered. The two basic elements through which Militaries…
The Providentia Books Foundation, in collaboration with IGI Global and Summit Strategies, successfully hosted a dynamic dialogue titled “Gen Z as Agents of Change” at the AmaaniBagh Auditorium in Angoori, Islamabad. The event brought together experts, academics, students, and industry professionals for meaningful discussions on the role of Gen Z in shaping Pakistan’s future. Aimed…
There has been a paradigm shift in the Arabian Peninsula’s security calculus since Iran and Israel fought tooth-andnail for a drawdown conflict. The realpolitik intention of Washington and Tel Aviv was to bring Tehran on its knees and, somehow, engineer a regime change, but that did not materialize. Iran has emerged stronger at home, irrespective…
“Education is out from books now – it’s time to work on personalized learning and smart tools” Sadaf Bhatt In today’s fast-moving world, technology is changing the way we live, talk, and most importantly, how we learn. One of the biggest change in education today is Artificial Intelligence (AI). It’s not just something for scientists…
In a country like Pakistan where millions of children lack access to quality education, it is easy to feel paralyzed by the degree of the problem. The numbers are daunting, the infrastructure gaps real and the inequality heartbreaking. But sometimes, all it takes is one small act of kindness to begin reshaping the entire system….
Dr Huma Baqai, ModeratorRespected guest, faith leaders, friends, and advocates of peace, a very warm good afternoon. It is a profound honor to welcome you all to the launch of the Pathfinder Interfaith Harmony Initiative. At a time when the world feels increasingly fragmented, we gather here today with a singular purpose. And that purpose…
Sehrish Mustafa Research Executive, KCFR Asalam-o-Alikum and good morning, everyone. This is Sehrish Mustafa from Karachi Council on Foreign Relations. I welcome you all to Amaanibagh for the inauguration of two significant initiatives by the Pathfinder Group. I would like to invite Dr Huma Baqai to the stage. She is the director of Millennium Institute…
Every young heart is filled with radiant dreams of the future, and often these dreams are painted with the colors of courage, determination, and the desire to serve one’s people. Rashid Minhas, born on 17 February 1951 in Karachi, was one such youth whose dreams transcended the ordinary. From childhood, he displayed a natural curiosity…
