The recent developments in the global and regional arena are troublesome and dangerous that require careful attention from our policy makers on how to maneuver Pakistan’s foreign policy and military strategy from strategic positioning standpoint. There are certain deliberate attempts from the western bloc to pursue containment of China in order to carry over world’s…
For a country blessed with many rivers, the perennial scarcity of water in Pakistan is because of the shortage of storage capacity. While problematic presently, a full blown crisis is not so far in the distant future. While all provinces face shortages of water, Balochistan stands out as the most affected. This looming disaster can…
“Theologians may quarrel, but the mystics of the world speak the same language.”Meister Eckhart (1260-1328) Every religion has two aspects; one deals with outward rituals and legal codes while the other with mystical aspect of contemplation and self-improvement. Mysticism tries to bridge the gap of understanding between an eternal divine entity and a finite universe…
The Magna Carta, or the “Charter of Liberties”, limiting the King’s power and strengthening the rights of nobles was agreed to by King John at Runnymede near London on June 15, 1215. Brokered by the Archbishop of Canterbury and meant to rein in rebellious barons, without any sincere intent John was simply playing for time…
‘Strategic assets’ is a relatively new concept that arose in connection with the fast-forward development of economic globalization in the 20thc. and a new wave of economic cold war that has been leashed by the change in economic power centers more recently and the reorganization of economic, political and strategic alliances connected with it. By…
Suicide BombingThree Security Force (SF) personnel and a child were killed and 10 others sustained injured in a vehicle-borne suicide attack in the Miranshah area of North Waziristan District on July 5, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the suicide bomber intended to target the security forces’ post, but the assailant was…
Zhao Lijian, the then Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of China in Islamabad, who is currently a spokesperson of Foreign Ministry of China, to a question from one of my colleague, Raza Khan who is Chief Correspondent for PTV World, as to why we (Pakistan) cannot see China-speed on CPEC projects?, humbly replied, “How can…
Every year on June 26th, a somber but significant event takes place across the globe. It is a day dedicated to shining a light on the dark corners where the unspeakable crime of torture still lingers. The International Day to Support Victims of Torture serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address…
Background Mr. Jahangir Javed has over 15 years of professional experience specialization in Operations, Training, Administrations, Logistics, Organizational Structure and Project Management. Possessing excellent management and leadership skills, he started his career in Event Management in 2006 and, after few years, joined the Pathfinder Group. During his tenure within the Pathfinder Group, he has held…
One of the great tragedies to befall this country was the assassination of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer by Mumtaz Qadri in Islamabad on January 4, 2011, bringing into sharp focus one of the important aspects of security that does not get the attention it should, fidelity. A policeman in the security detail provided to Taseer…
