The growing affinity between Pakistan and Bangladesh is being viewed interestingly for certain reasons. Both nations were one up till 1971 when Bangladesh was carved out of Pakistan after the ugly episode of the 1971 war, instigated, orchestrated and exploited by India. Thereafter relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh remained episodic in nature while Bangladesh’s government…
Redefining Deterrence And Regional Balance The dawn of 10th May 2025 witnessed an operation that describes the idea of a solid, immovable wall that serves as a metaphor –“Marka-e-Haq” for the resolve of a nation. It is a new chapter in the defense doctrine of Pakistan. It is based on assertiveness and concrete steps against…
Islam’s Answer to Life’s Ultimate Question Introduction The entire the cycle of creation, life’s test, and final judgment exists because of the unique responsibility and honor offered and accepted by humanity[1]. Unlike any other creature, humans combine the spiritual nature of angels with the earthly desires of the animal world. Our purpose is to use…
In May 2025, yet again the world bore witness to India’s tried and tested tactic of manufacturing crisis designed and orchestrated to serve domestic political agendas. The grotesque playbook this time included the script of a heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam massacring innocent tourists in the name of religious identity. As always, India within hours,…
With the changing geopolitical fault lines and strategic realignments in an epoch characterized by geopolitical competition, the Indo-Pacific region as a contested arena of world power has been in the picture. At the core of such a shift is the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (also known as QUAD) with the United States, India, Japan, and Australia….
This article is republished from Defence Journal, August 2024 issue Inspired by insights from a lecture on “Global Security and its linkages with Maritime Security“ delivered by Ikram Sehgal to the “Executive Leadership Course“ of the Pakistan Navy War College at PNS Bahadur, Karachi on 21st July 2024 The concept of “security” is deeply rooted…
John Masters (26 October 1914 – 07 May 1983) was a British army officer and a famous author. His novels dealt with life in British India. John’s own background fully qualified him for the task while his family had long association with India going back to 1805 when his great-great grandfather came to India with…
PAF’s Technological Philosophy In The Age Of Multi Domain Warfare “Doctrinal inadequacy is no less the cause of defeat, or of unnecessary reverses, than istechnological backwardness” – Colin S. Gray Military forces of any nation exist and are maintained as a means through which threats can be countered. The two basic elements through which Militaries…
Trade Wars, Tariffs, and the New Realpolitik President Donald Trump’s second term has ushered in a foreign policy that departs sharply from the liberal internationalist consensus of the post–Cold War era. Instead of multilateralism and institution-building, the Trump administration has embraced transactional diplomacy, tariff-based leverage, and a CEO-style approach to global power. The guiding logic…
IntroductionThe aerial dimension has always been, and will continue to be, the pivotal arbiter in any future conflict between Pakistan and India. The recent events of May 2025, specifically the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ill-fated “Operation Sindoor,” serve as a profound case study, offering invaluable insights into the evolving aerial equation and the critical role…
