No Army in the world can stand by and tolerate continuing bad or criminal governance or both. The application of the doctrine of necessity does become necessary sometimes in unambiguous circumstances of “clear and present danger” to the existence of the State, it goes wrong when those that apply it forget that their role is…
Terrorist Activities in Pakistan Suicide BombingsFour persons, including a Sub-Inspector (SI), were killed while 13 others were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a sectarian attack outside an Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) in Gracy Line area near airport in Rawalpindi District on December 17, reported The News. At least five soldiers…
Dear Readers, This DJ issue is dedicated to one of my flying instructors who died recently in Canada. Cal Patrick Tierney was no ordinary individual, both as an instructor and a human being he was outstanding. A very clear and upright person, he was an excellent professional and a very good friend. An extract from…
China’s Communist Party (CPC) leaders in 18th Central Committee “Third Plenum” announced diversified revolutionary reforms titled “Decision on Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Deepening Reforms”. It covers 16 areas and 60 individual items. It is the new China national character which creates new chapter in its socio-economic prosperity. It reflects China’s national determination to remove all…
“Moreover, I came to realize that the idea of an Islamic state was completely historically fabricated. There is no authentic sharia basis for that claim [of Islamic state]”. By Syafii Maarif Chairman, Muhammadiyah movement 1998-2005. AbstractSeveral faith-based Muslim organizations in the world have been transforming into more progressive socio-religious movements. What are the factors that…
The 13th Dubai Air Show was held at Dubai World Central Airport instead of Dubai International Airport this year. It was five day international event where all the international brands and aviation companies participated. More than 200 companies from all over the world displayed their aviation products and aircrafts. A large number of delegations from…
Admiral of the Fleet Isoroku Yamamoto (1884-1943) is among the famous Japanese admirals of World War II. He has the distinction of being the architect of the attack on Pearl Harbour, defeat at Battle of Midway by inferior forces and his assassination over Bougainville while travelling by air.2 He is considered among those visionary admirals…
GenealogyThe family tree of the Hazrat Dawood as per various Muslim writers, Genesis, Exodus, Numbers and Chronicles 1 of the Old Testament and Gospel of Matthew 1:1 to 10 is as under. ParentsHazrat Dawood’s fathers name was Jesse who lived in Bethlehem. Being a shepherd and a very God fearing individual he followed the stipulated…
No conflict is static and it changes with the time. It evolves with changing policies, interests, capabilities and competing interests of key players. All these factors influence a conflict and Af-Pak theatre is no different. The announcement of major U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by the end of 2014 influenced the decisions of many regional…
Dear Editor, AOA It is an irony of fate that the most hated man in Pakistan is appointed as AMIR of TTP. Should we consider this as an Opportunity for Pakistan to reconsider our priorities for war on terrorism? Mullah Fazlullah is an uneducated MULLAH who did not receive any formal education. He was a…
