Most recently, two most important strategic developments have been occurred in the defence arena of Pakistan. Firstly, Pakistan successfully tested its indigenously-built armed drone ‘Burraq’ (flying horse) and test-fired laser-guided missile ‘Barq’ (lightning). Secondly Pakistan also test fired Shaheen III, a nuclear-capable ballistic missile, into the Arabian Sea. Both strategic developments have further strengthened its…
2014 ended and 2015 began with a sour note in the context of Pakistan-India relations. Two Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed on December 31, 2014 due to indiscriminate firing by Indian border guards. On January 02, Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Mr. Sartaj Aziz addressed a letter to the…
Dear Mr. Sehgal,It is time to send you my best wishes for the New Year 2015. I wish good health to everyone, a lot of happiness, in spite of the difficult news from around the world, and good progress for Pakistan. My heart has been very heavy recently, and I do hope that I am…
Cynics say the Prime Minister’s secretariat has become “Committee Chowk”. On the face of dilution of an uneasy national consensus, people are desperately looking for discreet action against militants. So far fifteen committees have been formed, out of which 11 are to be headed by interior minister—a single integrated committee would have been a better…
I will know we are on the same page in our fight against terrorism when: Mumtaz Qadri is sent to the gallows without street agitations from the religious parties. The Pakistani citizenship of the likes of Munawwar Hasan and the Burka Mullah are withdrawn for their obvious tilt towards the TTP/ISIS. The curriculums of all…
The Parliamentary Elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, regional, district and city Kengashes (Councils) of people’s deputies were held on December 21, 2014. These were conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner and met all the international standards relating to electoral system. Voters and Candidates Active ParticipationPeople/voters were very…
Carl Von Clausewitz (1780-1831) is one of the thinkers of the 19th century who analysed war and its various characteristics based on his experience and the literature of the time. His book On War (published posthumously in Prussia as Vom Kriege in 1832), is considered most important single work on theory of warfare and strategy…
In June 1945 the 2nd-in-command Maj RAINSFORD took over the command. He often remained serious and the wrinkles of his forces conveyed sternness, and junior officers particularly never felt at ease in his presence. The 2nd in Command had a wonderful gift for narrating jokes which often forced the commanding officer to smile. During July…
We are living in the age of mass communication, it is difficult to find people unaware of message of Islam. Once humanity developed to a certain level, Allah sent the final messenger Muhammad (Pbuh) with the final scripture Quran, which is protected by Allah. Even after 1400 years the Quran is available in its original…
It’s the time of the year when institutions involved in deciphering the political, security and economic affairs of the world, produce short and long-term forecasts. Obviously, the primary purpose of developing a forecast is to better plan. And at a more sophisticated level, to help shape a future that is conducive for ones interests. It’s…
