Internal Security

Following the Taliban’s announcement for a month long ceasefire, the government has reciprocated by suspending air strikes while retaining the option to respond to violent attacks. These developments came while speculations about a major ground offensive against the militants lodged in North Waziristan formed the most popular narrative. Now the government and the TTP have…

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Sahibzada Syed Iskander Ali Mirza (November 1899 – November 1969)

The British Indian army consisted of Indian soldiers and British officers. Indians served as non-commissioned officers called Native Officers and later Viceroy Commissioned Officers (VCOs). The debate about opening the officer rank to Indians lingered over few decades in India and England and the issue was finally settled after the First World War when it…

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The Decisive Battle of Ajnadin

IntroductionThe principle of Time and Space helps timely concentration of a force and thus surprise is achieved for eventual success. The AJNADIN Battle (30 July 634) is a brilliant example of Time and Space and timely concentration principles applied by the Arab commander for achieving a resounding success against a well armed army that was…

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