Introduction This is the fourth article in the series of “Understanding Islam”, through the book “Ta’rif-e-Aam bi-Din il-Islam”, [General Introduction to Islam] written by renowned Syrian scholar Shaikh Ali Tantawi. This is a simple book for everyone, Muslim or non-Muslims, written about half century ago. The book has been translated into many languages and read…
Given the superior performance of the PAF in the 1965 war, it was only natural for Pakistanis to expect a similar repeat in any future conflict. However, to a keen student of military history, it would have been clear that PAF’s sterling performance emanating from decisive leadership and better aircrew training were only partial reasons…
Abstract Speaking historically, both littoral and landlocked countries relied heavily on sea routes to carry on trade because such pathways of trade were always cheaper and safer. Similarly, the emergence of deep seaports has given more importance and credence to burgeoning trade via sea routes around the world. In this regard, both the Gwadar and…
Artificial Intelligence is not hypothetical it is real. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an area of the science relating to computers that focus on the development and creation of intelligent machines that are expected to work and react like humans. AI enabled computers are designed to include speech recognition, learning processes and planning. AI is awkwardly…
The latest bombing at Data Darbar has at-least confirmed one notion. That unless drastic national security enhancements are made, this act of terrorism will not be the last! This is where the two largest religious thoughts, Deoband and Sufi, clashed. The terrorists achieved multiple ends by striking one of the holiest symbols in Sufism in…
Kashmir the paradise on earth has been changed into hell by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led government by scarping article 370 and 35 (A). Now special status of Kashmir has been bulldozed through a presidential act endorsed by both the houses of Indian parliament. India’s BJP-led government is hailing its decision to strip the…
The recent visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to the United States has added a new chapter in the history of Pak-US relations. This first three-day visit of the newly elected Prime Minster of Pakistan was aimed at improving bilateral connection with Washington. Prime Minister Khan was determined to cover various aspects of regional and…
The CPEC project once again came in lime light during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to United States. It was evident that there was some confusion and perhaps rivalry and all sort of other reasons why Pakistan was not able to cash out its important geographical location. Anyhow, amazingly president Trump was convinced regarding the…
Pakistan is once again courting an unpredictable ally. Pakistan-US relationship is historic, enduring and wide-ranging yet it has always had an underlying roller coaster signature tune that has an inbuilt undercutting as well as self-healing mechanism. Prime Minister Imran Khan visited United States from 21st to 23rd of July. He held talks with US President…
Abstract On May 29, 2019 Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley Jr., who is the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) claimed that “Russia has likely been secretly carrying out very low-yield nuclear tests to upgrade its nuclear arsenal”. This opens a new pandora box for global security and potentially destabilize strategic stability with direct impact…
