As militancy and negotiations move in tandem, a recently surfaced splinter group of Taliban hit the headlines through its lethal attack on the District Courts’ Complex in the heart of Islamabad. Fizza Malik, a young Pakistani lawyer was amongst those unfortunate ones who lost their lives in this occurrence and young Fizza Malik is being…
Most recently the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa visited Pakistan after 40 years accompanied by a high level delegation comprising heads of legislatures, ministers, senior officials and business leaders. During his stay in Pakistan the King met with Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif, President Mamnoon Hussain and other high officials. The King…
“…. why Britain had to relinquish its Indian empire in 1947. It argues that imperial policy towards Indian nationalism suffered from a chronically poor sense of timing. Misjudgments led to moderate nationalist leaders being marginalized and militant ones being strengthened. Over time, the secessionist agenda of the latter gained respectability among the Indian masses. Despite…
Turkey’s political Image over the last decade had been built on promised servant political leadership, AKP being a clean political party backed by transforming hizmet civil society movement since 1960s. The comparison of Erdogan’s own leadership and his party’s first two terms with the present third term are made The democratic reforms made by him…
IntroductionThe sea has always remained an arena for contest of power between the nations. Since it provides economical means of transportation, 90% of the world trade is through sea.2 Historically naval warfare has been used to gain control of the sea for its use to own advantage and deny enemy the effective use of sea….
Remember thy Lord inspiredThe angels (with the message);“I am with you; giveFirmness to the Believers;I will instill terrorInto the hearts of the unbelievers;Smite ye above their necksAnd smite all theirFinger tips off them.”(Surah Al-Anfal, Para 8. Ayat 12) IntroductionIt was a classic defensive offensive battle in which the Arab commander (KHALID BIN WALEED) inflicted crushing…
14th Ferozepore Sikhs was raised in 1846 after First Anglo-Sikh War from demobilized soldiers of Sikh army. It was raised by Captain G. Tebbs and recruits came mainly from cis-Sutlej area. The Regiment recruited local Sikhs and Punjabi Muslims and initially Oudh Rajputs from other regiments were posted to the regiment. In 1852, Tebbs died…
Sino-Pak defence cooperation has an overarching strategic dimension which was incorporated in the joint statement titled “Deepening China-Pakistan Strategic and Economic Cooperation” issued on the state visit to China of President Mamnoon Hussain (Feb 18-21). China being a strategic partner appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and staunch support on issues relating to China’s core interests. “China lauds…
This is a defining year in Afghanistan’s history. The drawdown of occupation forces by the end of the year will be a watershed event. Pakistan supports a sovereign, independent and united Afghanistan and hopes that the drawdown will be managed while preserving regional peace and security. Given Turkey’s close ties to Afghanistan and Pakistan, it…
The Australian strategic environment is characterised by its geography and international developments. The West Pacific and Indian Ocean are the major regions which constitute the Australian strategic outlook. Greater land mass with abundant natural resources, developed economy and thin population density also influence Australian perception of the world affairs. Other than geography, its West European…
