Commemorating our Martyrs always stirs a deep emotion within me. Still, when I look at the innovative young men and women of Pakistan, I feel a profound reassurance that their sacrifice was not in vain. The energy, the potential, and the spark of our youth can transform this country; they deserve global recognition. The soldier…
ContextAfter several rounds of intensive negotiations mediated by Qatar and Türkiye, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to extend their ceasefire despite failing to achieve a major breakthrough. The decision followed a series of fierce cross-border clashes that caused heavy casualties on both sides. According to Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both countries also consented to establish…
A Hero for All Seasons The soldier on the DJ Cover, Maj Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, obtained Shahadat on Dec 6, 1971 in the Sulemanki Sector. He belongs to an illustrious family, his maternal uncle Maj Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed won the Nishan-e-Haider in 1965, his younger brother Gen Raheel Sharif became the COAS Pakistan Army…
Comprehensive Historical and Strategic Analysis Neelum Nigar (Edited.) (Islamabad: Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, 2025),ISBN: 978-969-8772-23-9 (Pages: XV-321) The present phase of Pakistan-Russia relations has attracted the attention of international intellectual communities towards the South Asian political landscape, where Moscow has rationalised its intent to cultivate multidirectional cooperative bilateralism with Islamabad. State authorities of the…
An insightful event was organised by the Pathfinder Group on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at AmaaniBagh Angoori, Islamabad. The event “Empowering the Future with Smart Solutions” highlighted the Group’s digital financial revolution by its Digital Revolution Division (DRD). Distinguished corporate leaders, technologists, policymakers, and innovators deliberated on the future of smart technologies and digital transformation…
Combined Effort of Pathfinder Group Task Force Suicide BombingsA suicide attack outside the judicial complex housing the Islamabad district and sessions courts on Tuesday, November 11 killed 12 people and injured at least 36, including four women and four policemen. It was the first such attack in the capital in nearly three years. The blast…
Today’s topic is very important, especially concerning the IT sector. I would like to share a little from my experience in life and from the offices I have served in. I think the most unique and foundational thing about the universe is life. Why is this earth unique? Why is it special among the numerous…
Pakistan’s National Security Dilemma According to a recent corporate announcement VEON, the parent company of JAZZ, has partnered with STARLINK to launch Direct-to-Cell satellite services in VEON-operated markets, aiming to expand connectivity to remote and underserved areas. Jazz is Pakistan’s leading mobile network and digital services provider. This collaboration will integrate Starlink’s technology into Jazz’s…
Alexander the Great, who passed through today’s Rawalpindi Potohar region, in 327 BC, to fight the Battle of Hydaspes with King Porus at the twilight of his unprecedented era, made history as he struck a treasure trove. It is narrated that the warrior’s horses started licking the mountain stones of what is today known as…
A Comparative Review of Asia’s Security Landscape AbstractThis paper analyses the evolving terrorism landscape in Asia with a particular focus on Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India. Drawing on the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 and regional data, it argues that Pakistan remains the principal victim of terrorism—not its exporter. The evidence reveals that most terrorist violence…
