With a population exceeding 220 million, Pakistan stands as one of the most populous nations globally characterized by a vibrant blend of languages, traditions, and religions. It is a promising land with an abundance of natural raw materials, yet, Pakistan’s economic health is not stable. The political and governance changes, along with poverty, income inequality,…
Introduction The rapid advancement of technology has introduced new domains of warfare, including cyber warfare, this digital battlefield transcends physical borders, blurring the lines between war and peace. In the context of a possible India-Pakistan conflict, the potential impact of cyber-attacks on nuclear deterrence is a critical issue that would require careful analysis. This article…
Brief Strategic Overview The recent developments in the global and regional arena require careful attention from our policy makers on how to maneuver Pakistan’s foreign policy and military strategy from a strategic positioning standpoint. These developments include the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict in the Middle East, the recent Putin-Xi summit, the standoff with Afghanistan Taliban regime…
“We surrendered this terrain some time ago, but now we are entering the game again,” stated Russian President Vladimir Putin as he acknowledged that in contemporary times the internet has a great impact in the geopolitical arena. Russia didn’t realize this earlier but now it has started utilizing information and cyberspace. The Crimean Crisis 2014…
Hiding behind the dagger and stabbing with the cloak! This is how Ken Clarke ridiculed the attempted failed coup against Gordon Brown in 2010. The orchestrators of this coup, Labour’s own Geoff Hoon and Patricia Hewitt, lacked both ambition and talent. That is why this coup started with an erroneous and empty email before midnight….
Extracts So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] General Last month the names of God were discussed. In Islam, the Quran serves as the expression of God, detailing His attributes through various names, such as Merciful and Knowing. These names, though numerous, are not personal but signify qualities of God. Central…
Historical Background and Geography Wakhan Corridor or Wakhan Pamir Corridor is a narrow strip of territory located within the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. This corridor stretches eastward, connecting Afghanistan to Xinjiang, China. It also separates the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan in the north from northern Pakistan in the south. This high mountain valley serves…
Elections have come and gone but their remnants can still be felt like aftershocks of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Amidst it all – the high and mighty of Pakistani politics fight it out, sitting in an arena which mostly resembles a WWE ring, with all its fakery and downright lunacy. And what about the ever-burdened…
So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] “The Vision of Islam” authored by Dr. Sachiko Murata and Dr. William C. Chittick delves into the multifaceted aspects of Islam, including practice, faith, spirituality (Ihsan), and the Islamic perspective on history, drawing from the teachings of the Hadith of Gabriel. Dr. Israr Ahmed…
As the world emerged from the distressing aftermath of World War II, a global yearning for peace and stability permeated the collective realization among nations. Global warfare has thus been shunned to the side, for the memory of the deadliest conflicts, the nuclear bombings, and countless innocent lives lost serving as a chilling reminder of…
