The vastness of oceans which count more than two third of the planet earth has witnessed virtual shrinking over the last 2–3 decades. This has been primarily caused due mammoth advancements in naval warfare TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures), hi-tech mass destruction weapons, long range high definition sensors, robust command, control, communications and Intelligence systems….
Pakistan’s nuclear weapons status ranked it first in the Muslim world, second in the South Asian region and seventh in the international system. The nuclear journey of Islamabad was completed in 1998 when the New Delhi–initiated nuclear race dragged Pakistan toward an unending armed competition in South Asia. Islamabad’s desire to acquire nuclear weapon status…
In the wake of turmoil in the Middle East in general and in Yemen in particular, Saudi Arabia had announced the formation of a 34-state “Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism (IMAFT)”, to bolster counter terrorism effort in the Middle East region in 2015; now the coalition has 39 members, all these countries are members…
Turkmenistan is the NEW CHAIRMAN of the Energy Charter Conference. Keeping in view Turkmenistan’s contribution in terms of energy cooperation within the region and beyond, its diversified but integrated energy policies for achieving energy security, diversification of energy, saving of energy, supply of energy, Turkmenistan was unanimously elected Chairman of the Energy Charter Conference for 2017, at a meeting…
Questions of peace, security, human rights, justice and development have always been of great concern to the international community. The established global intergovernmental platforms love to talk about international issues by passing Resolutions and maintaining documented records of their efforts. So, the archival history of world politics witnesses countless attempts of world leaders for improvement…
The Indian National Army (INA) was formed during the Second World War from Indian Prisoners of Wars (POWs) captured by Japanese. Later, it was re-named Free Indian Army (FIA) but it remained known by its INA name. Second World War saw rapid expansion of Indian Army to participate in another global conflict. On the eve…
Recently a handful of incidents have indicated the insecure nature of the world and the reaction of the world has been to respond with an ideology of rushed nationalism. In February 2017 a suicide bomber created havoc in Pakistan when he detonated himself in an open space at a religious shrine in Sindh causing 80…
Terrorist Activities In Pakistan Suicide Bombings/Attacks At least 13 persons were killed and 85 Injured when a suicide bomber struck February 13-evening around 6pm outside the Punjab Assembly on Mall Road of Lahore during a protest, reports Dawn. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera confirmed that six Police officials were among the…
A bomb blast in May 2002 targetting the French naval technicians in a bus outside the Sheraton and Pearl Continental Hotels in Karachi where New Zealand’s cricket team was staying caused the Kiwis to terminate their tour. Five years later Benazir Bhutto’s tragic assassination led to Australia cancelling their tour of March 2008, the Champions…
Chairing a high-level security meeting in Lahore on Wednesday attended by all the Corps Commanders in the Punjab, the COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa announced the launching of “Raadul-Fasaad” (elimination of violence). Focussed in the Punjab this offensive by the Pakistan Army constitutes the decisive phase of countering militants of the terrorist-kind. Aimed at “indiscriminately”…
