Ali Anwar

In recent times, terrorists have launched repeated attacks on the Pakistan Army, during which numerous soldiers have embraced martyrdom while fulfilling their duty to defend the homeland. These soldiers have sacrificed their lives to ensure Pakistan’s integrity and security. For some time now, the Pakistan Army has also been the target of criticism. However, the […]

The Pakistan Navy holds immense importance in Pakistan’s defence framework. It commands the naval warfare operations of the Pakistan Armed Forces and protects Pakistan’s 1000-mile-long coastline. In addition, it is responsible for the defence of the Arabian Sea and critical civilian ports. Since the establishment of Pakistan, the Navy has rendered countless services in support […]

Donald Trump’s victory as the President of the United States has raised numerous new questions regarding political, economic, and social dynamics worldwide. This success has impacted global relations and has also been felt by developing countries like Pakistan. In the past, Trump’s initial relationship with Pakistan was not favourable. However, it underwent a dramatic shift […]

Allama Muhammad Iqbal is among the great personalities who awakened the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent to their rights and status and envisioned an independent homeland for them. Iqbal is regarded as the ideological architect of Pakistan, as he not only formulated this vision but also inspired Muslims to strive for an independent and sovereign […]

Last year, in a country as civilized as Canada, India’s involvement in the broad daylight assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar exposed its sinister side to the world. The Western nations now see through India’s secular façade. It has become increasingly evident that India is the root of much of the region’s disorder, unrest, […]

In my columns, I have frequently mentioned that leading the Pakistan Army and facing the challenges that come with such leadership require courage and resilience. It is not an easy task for an ordinary person to handle such a difficult responsibility and display such skill in this challenging role that both supporters and opponents are […]

Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, the situation in the Middle East appears to be escalating further. There is concern that Israel may respond with retaliatory attacks, which would likely provoke Iran, potentially leading to an expanding conflict that may be difficult to stop. After the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli attack, […]

The Pakistan Army is a disciplined institution where appointments and postings follow an established procedure. Outstanding performance is rewarded, while poor performance is reprimanded. Institutional appointments are neither made based on anyone’s wishes nor does anyone remain in a position beyond their allotted time. This means that one can only hold a position for a […]

A strong state is like a building, whose strength depends on three pillars: the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. If any one of these pillars weakens, the state itself becomes fragile. Just as a building requires renovation over time, the institutions of the state also need reforms. Unfortunately, our judicial system has become so […]