In a rapidly evolving global economy, where technology is constantly reshaping industries and redefining career paths, the urgency to equip Pakistan’s youth with relevant, future-proof skills has never been greater. Every year, two million young people enter the job market, yet Pakistan faces a troubling paradox: nearly 1.5 million graduates remain unemployed, signaling a deep…
At 2:30pm, on 22 April, allegedly 26 people were shot and killed (could be more), in a terrorist attack in Baisaran, 6 kms from Pahalgam in Indian Held Kashmir. True to form, the Indian media went ballistic, and even more predictable, Pakistan was immediately blamed. The attack was owned by, what the Indian media said,…
An analytical exploration of strategic defense, deterrence theory, and regional stability in South Asia’s enduring conflict. Introduction When two nuclear-armed neighbors come to the brink of war, the world watches with bated breath. The 2025 confrontation between Pakistan and India was no exception ignited by the tragic killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, it…
On 8th May, 2025; a number of air drones (Harop) were launched by India which violated Pakistan territory. As reported by DG ISPR, 25x drones were intercepted and neutralized by our Air Defense System, however, two fell very close to some sensitive areas. This created a negative impression amongst our public about such a capacity…
The recent escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan has far-reaching consequences, impacting not only the two countries but also regional stability, global power alignments, military technology perceptions, and strategic economic partnerships. As tensions rise in South Asia, this conflict emerges as a flashpoint that could reshape global geopolitical trajectories and military doctrines. Geopolitical Shifts…
Brief Summary and Background Pakistan has a long history of wars with India on the Kashmir issue due to its disputed nature, however, the root cause of tension is far beyond this regional issue which reflects India’s expansionist designs. Though diplomatic ties were established in 1947, yet, India did not accept the creation of Pakistan…
The recent standoff between India and Pakistan has become a familiar script where every few years both countries reach this crossroad and after a few days of saber rattling and flurry of international diplomatic activity they pull back. The conflict began on April 23, 2025, following a terrorist attack in the Pahalgam valley of Indian…
The Pakistani nation recently went through a huge challenge where the world saw a united Pakistan face the aggression by India and the Almighty endowing upon as a graceful end. Initially the friends and allies of India desired that the conflict should continue as they believed India would subdue Pakistan, sooner than later. Actually, it…
Maritime forces are a cornerstone of national security, traditionally tasked with maintaining ‘Good Order’ at sea to ensure the uninterrupted flow of global maritime trade, over 80% traversing the world’s oceans. For Pakistan, this figure exceeds 90% by volume, underscoring the critical importance of maritime security for the nation’s economic vitality. Under the United Nations…
From hubris springs delusion, from delusion false assumptions — and in the end only madness remains. Who would have thought that an air battle in South Asia would become the stuff of legend—where a presumed Goliath, intoxicated by its own sense of supremacy was handed a bitter and painful dose of reality. And, who could…
