The disused Bhandari airstrip 200 miles south of Quetta in Balochistan was gifted to Shiekh Zahid Al-Nahyan the ruler of Abu Dhabi by the government of Pakistan in the 1990’s. The airstrip called Shamsi was developed by Emirates Shieks into a jet capable airfield, and was used for falcon hunting of rare Bustards in Balochistan….
IntroductionHumanism is the philosophy, which proclaims to provide an alternative to the religion. Its propagation started from America in early 20th century. People disillusioned with mysterious, mythical, irrational pagan practices like idol worship, incarnation, reincarnation of God, gods in human forms with wives and offspring and all other human limitations; get attracted towards Humanism due…
America’s Blatant Disregard for Pakistan’s Sovereignty On 2nd of May this year, around four US helicopters laced with the stealth technology carrying around 35-49 SEAL commandoes sneaked in Pakistan’s Western border and cruised towards Abbotabad- a peaceful city located nearly 40 km away from Islamabad. US Special Forces swooped down and killed the world’s most…
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC-6) has enjoyed a unique socio-economic, geo-political and geo-strategic position in the Middle East and MENA region. Its huge oil and gas reservoirs have the potential to rock the entire world. Its investment preferences and expenditures have ability to bring prosperity and stability in the regional and global economies. At the…
Since 1950s, Pakistani governments, both military and civilian have been fatally addicted to US financial assistance. Pakistani rulers have always been ready to bend backwards to receive another dose of US aid. Hillary Clinton and Admiral Mullen were certainly not short of affirmatively nodding audiences during their recent visit to Pakistan. However, at a common…
The May 22nd terrorist attack on the Mehran naval air base has sent shock waves across Pakistan, which are likely to reverberate for years to come. Civilians in general and the armed forces in particular, have realized with growing pain and despondency that the terrorists could enter and destroy with minimum losses the most vital…
IntroductionPart I of this article has appeared on pages 48 to 54 in the April 2011 issue of DEFNECE JOURNAL. In Part II some of the major events from 1922 to 1941 are being highlighted in chronological order, as under: Re-organization – Indian RegimentsIn 1922 Army HQs ordered a complete re-organization of all the Indian…
Question # 23 Islam must always be defended. Comments:Defence is the right of every community against any type of aggression. Qur’an ask the believers to be prepared to defend themselves, the common saying ‘weakness invite aggression’ “Indeed, [even aforetime] did We send forth Our apostles with all evidence of [this] truth; and through them We…
The ProblemThis article is neither in favour nor against the construction of Kalabagh Dam (KBD). It merely attempts to examine the various factors that have turned it into such a contentious issue. The totally partisan views being expressed in the print and TV media by the participants has further clouded the truth. Those opposing the…
AbstractSocio-economic serious problems are gearing to bring changes in the status quo around the world. Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen are passing through difficult times for their national histories. Syria and Bahrain have been selected for proxy wars. Saudi Arabia is confronting with new troublesome events in some tiny parts/factions. New bitter geo-political realities are…
