With the launching of the Indian counter-stroke at Lahore-Kasur front on the morning of 6th September 1965, neutralisation of the PAF should have been a logical first step. Inexplicably, the PAF was allowed to operate with impunity, which ultimately led to the petering out of 15 Division’s thrust towards Lahore. The IAF, it seemed, was…
In a 1.3 million strong Indian army, there is a discrepancy about the date of birth of one officer. In Military Secretary’s (MS) branch the date of birth is May 10, 1950 while in Adjutant General’s (AG) branch it is May 10, 1951. This information was entered over three decades ago. In a mountain load…
I died in pure white snowIcy handsIcy toesFrozen tear decorated my cheeks,Like crystal clear beadsAlways coldAlways alone Pure White Death by Raven (1) On April 06, 2012, a serac (large block of ice) wiped out the battalion headquarters of 6th Northern Light Infantry (NLI) at Gayari in Siachin. Instantly, bustling battalion headquarters became the grave…
“Soon shall We show them Our signs in the universe and in their own selves, until it becomes clear to them that this Qur’an is indeed the truth. Is it not enough that your Lord is a witness over everything?”(Qur’an;41:53); “We did not create heaven and earth and everything between them to no purpose. That…
Introduction“If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt, if you know Heaven (it signifies night and day, cold and heat, times and seasons) and know your Earth (comprises of distances, great and small, danger and security, open ground and narrow passes, the chances of life and death) you…
Abstract Water and food security has become mantra of every government around the globe, especially in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab World. Both are key strategic assets for human survival on the planet and effective tool of achieving micro or macro socio-economic goals around the globe and Arabian Gulf is not any exemption….
During the Seoul Summit world leaders called for strong action to combat the threat of nuclear terrorism. “Nuclear terrorism continues to be one of the most challenging threats to international security…Defeating this threat requires strong national measures and international cooperation.” said the Seoul communiqué. Summit has urged all countries to accede to international conventions on…
It is unfortunate that Pakistan continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. While one acknowledges that as a developing nation it will be natural for any country to have its fair share of social, political and economical problems but where Pakistan is concerned, the real issue is not the problems but how practically…
Afghan war is the longest large scale war, which has caused immense devastation in the poor country. US Administrations led by Presidents George W Bush and Barrack Obama do not know how to bring an end to this costly war. The end to the Afghan war is nowhere near. This war was essential to end…
IntroductionDuring September 1965 war, 14 Punjab was the spearhead battalion for crossing the river TAWI in the operation Grand Slam CHAMB-JAURIAN Sector. It has the honour of capturing JAURIAN and advanced on JAURIAN- AKHNUR road, reached 8 miles short of AKHNUR when in view of the Indian sudden offensive action on SIALKOT and LAHORE orders…
