“Karachi port has been destroyed.” “Pakistan’s nuclear facilities have been neutralized.” “Islamabad and Rawalpindi lie in ruins.” “India has downed two Pakistani Fighter jets.” These were just a few of the frenzied headlines churned out by the Indian mainstream media during the recent crisis. With every fabricated bulletin, the Indian media didn’t just damage its…
The rise of social media has completely reshaped how information flows through society, opening up incredible new ways for people to connect and share ideas across the globe. Yet this digital transformation has a dangerous downside – it’s created the perfect environment for false information to spread like wildfire. Platforms designed for sharing have unwittingly…
The recent duel between India and Pakistan fought from May 6-10, 2025, have damaged beyond repair their interstate relations, and torpedoed prospects of peace. The victims are the peace-loving citizens on both sides of the divide who wanted to see congenial ties take roots, a good neighbourhood ambience set in and the potential of trade…
International politics is the home ground of the wheeling-dealing elite where strategic ambiguity, propaganda, and national interest frequently intersect. With the curse of fake news around our necks, the question of whether truth matters is both timely and complex. While truth is the cornerstone of democratic accountability and reality of existence, it often takes a…
It has been ever surprising for me to note that whenever the role of Christians in the Armed Forces is either mentioned or written, the specific part related to the British Christian officers have been made taboo. Although the history of Pakistan and Indian armies and even every military unit started under the British Period,…
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) transformation into a modern and agile force is summed up in the statement “Air Dominance and Denial in Contested Airspace – The 4.5 Gen Fighter BVR Conflict”. The technology, strategy, and human element synergised with resolve has evolved PAF into one single, unified, powerful force. It was not merely the…
Context The recent brief yet intense escalation between India and Pakistan has further exposed the fragile nature of South Asia’s security landscape. The fourday-long tit-for-tat cross-border military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed rivals has significantly undermined prospects for normalization, redefining the rules of engagement and signaling a shift in how both countries may manage their…
On February 09, 2025 the 16th Karachi Literature Festival held a session titled “Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: A Reset”, featuring Ikram Sehgal and Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed and moderated by Dr Salma Malik. Unfortunately, Senator Mushahid was unable to attend the session. Dr Salma Malik, Moderator Asalam-o-Alikum, everyone, and a very warm welcome to you all. Today’s…
In recent weeks, Pakistan has faced a disturbing surge in violence, including targeted killings, terrorist attacks, and growing lawlessness. This indicates a deeper, coordinated threat to national security. This is not a temporary flareup but a sign of escalating asymmetric warfare that risks undermining internal stability and societal cohesion. Terrorism in KP and Balochistan has…
Bomb /IED AttacksThree people were killed and 21 others injured after an explosion occurred near a Police vehicle in the Barech Market on Double Road area of Quetta on March 27, reports Dawn. The cause of the explosion and possible target is being ascertained, said Police. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the…
