The idea that technological superiority ensures aerial supremacy is a persistent myth in contemporary air combat. However, the fundamental reality of warfare is that while machines can amplify capability, the most important factors in the kill chain are still human skill, training, mind-tech integration, strategic clarity and visionary leadership. In its actions during the aerial…
As a guarantor of advantage, the element of surprise is an inherent component of aerial warfare at the strategic, operational, or tactical level. As a core principle of air power, its significance is ingrained in every airman, from the commander to a fighter pilot. The application of surprise extends across both offensive and defensive operations,…
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) decisively neutralized the Indian Air Force’s kill chain during the May 2025 conflict in a display of unprecedented multi-domain warfare capabilities. Earning global recognition for its precision, synergy, and technological prowess, Pakistan decisively repelled India’s Operation Sindoor, an aggressive airstrike campaign launched under the pretext of a “false flag” operation….
‘When we are killed, do not say we are dead, for in fact, it is you who are dead’, Palestinian addressing the Muslim World We live in times where a divided world endures the contradictions of clashing values, interests and politics. Conventions are being redefined, as new ones are established, diplomacy is reduced to a…
Bombing/IEDsTwo separate improvised explosive devices (IED) struck the Shakai area of South Waziristan District on May 24, leaving one civilian dead and a Frontier Corps (FC) soldier injured, reports Dawn. District Police Officer (DPO) Khankhel said that the first explosion occurred near the Sarapal area, targeting a vehicle belonging to the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS)….
Iran has undergone a second aggression in its four decades of revolutionary profile, and is literally at the verge of an existential crisis. The first salvo to be experienced was at the hands of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, a war that lasted for eight years (1980-88), as the Baathist leader was acting as a mole…
Pakistan is blessed with a vast resource of marine heritage which lies in its south, having a more than 1000km coastline, 240,000 square km of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and a further 50,000 square km Continental Shelf. Pakistan reserves the right to exploit marine wealth hidden under this vast area for its own benefit….
In June 2025, Field Marshal Gen Syed Asim Munir was welcomed to the White House by President Donald Trump. This marked the first such high-level meeting between a Pakistani military chief not holding the Head of State office and the U.S. President. This event was more than a diplomatic formality – it was a symbolic…
Part 1 Terrorism in South Asia stems from historical resistance, faith, and politics; understanding its roots is vital to securing Pakistan’s future peace Over 35 years in public service, including the senior most roles Within Pakistan’s top law enforcement institutions, I have closely studied the evolving nature of terrorism in our region. The challenges we…
Pakistan’s Federal Budget for fiscal year 2025-26, coupled with the Finance Act 2025, marks a critical juncture in the nation’s economic and strategic trajectory. This article provides a comprehensive commentary on the budget’s fiscal policy stance, its projected multifaceted impact across key economic sectors, and the substantial allocation towards defense. A particular focus is placed…
