In 1992, I was commanding an infantry battalion in the Dhaka brigade. At the time, Maj. Gen. Lehrasab Khan (later Lt. Gen.) of the Pakistan Army and Commandant, Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) at Kakul, visited Bangladesh. As his Conducting Officer, I accompanied him throughout his stay in Bangladesh. 1 EB’s nom de plume is Senior…
The story of Lt Gen Lehrasab Khan is one of remarkable valour and unwavering commitment to his country, Pakistan. Born on April 7, 1940, against the backdrop of World War II, his family had a long-standing connection with the military. His father and elder brothers had all served in various capacities in the armed forces,…
Pathfinder Group, guided by the visionary leadership of Co-chairman Ikram Sehgal, has made a resolute commitment to fulfil its Corporate Social Responsibility, with a particular focus on its employees and the broader community. At the heart of this commitment lies the promotion of women’s empowerment and financial inclusion. Aligned with this vision, they have initiated…
The only example in the world since tanks and aircraft came over the battlefield. As I mentioned that the book is very candid; just one example. Brigadier ZA describes his meeting with General A.A.K. Niazi. He writes, “When I met General Niazi in the Eastern Command Headquarters, I failed to impress him, as I was…
“Our future does not depend on what the gentiles will say but on what the Jews will do.” David ben Gurion, Israel’s founding father. Israel is a diverse society and individual identities include religion, ethnicity, ideological and political views. Despite this diversity, Israel born amid existential security threat emerged as a strong country built on…
The ‘new old cold war’ which has already started is going to be the ‘Information War’ on an exacerbated scale. It is based on perception and hyper reality; it will be outlined in media bids and divided amongst media houses on a much larger scale than previously done. It will cover the entire region of…
The relaunch ceremony of the book ‘The Way It Was’ was organized to commemorate the distinguished Alam Brothers, a group of remarkable individuals. All nine of them had served in the armed forces, boasting illustrious careers as soldiers. The keynote speaker for the event was the book’s editor, Lt Gen (Retd) Tahir Mehmood Qazi. Special…
The EDISON Alliance is the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) global initiative focused on improving digital inclusion and supporting underserved communities worldwide. A substantial number of partners have made commitments to improve digital inclusion across health, finance, education, and career development. These partners are committed to work towards improving digital inclusion and supporting underserved communities worldwide….
‘The Way It Was’ is an autobiography by Brigadier (Retired) Zahir Alam Khan, a former officer in the Pakistan Army. He offers readers a gripping journey through his distinguished career in the Pakistan Army. Spanning from his initiation as a cadet in 1950 to his honourable retirement in 1986, Khan’s autobiography provides an intimate window…
ContextWhen laying out the master plan for Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China must have grappled with two strategic considerations. One, what would a potential future conflict with US, or more generally with the West, mean for its security and economic interests. Second, how it would secure the energy needs if the strategic sea pathways,…
