Afghanistan is the most sought-after landmass, perhaps due to its geographical location. From Alexander (I do not write Great with his name as most people do), to the British via the Moghuls, and the Soviets to the Americans, nearly every military power of the time has invaded this country. Some stayed for an extended period […]
Problems Within and Problems Without
The beauty of the Holy Book, Al Quran, lies in the clarity of Allah’s Messages. One such message from Allah says that “Allah does not change the condition of a people unless they change what is within themselves.” (Qur’an 13:11) This message alone speaks volumes about what Allah expected from His most precious creation, humanity. […]
Proposing Framework for Hybrid Governance
Some people may find the title offensive, while others may perceive it as an agenda-driven initiative by the agencies. However, those who have read my articles know that I write about what I strongly believe in, and hence, there is no hidden agenda in proposing the framework for Hybrid Governance in Pakistan. There are nearly […]
Price for Peace versus the Cost of War
There is nothing more important than peace within and peace without. This is what the great Quaid-i-Azam, the Founder of Pakistan, had said in the early years of the newly independent state. Unfortunately, the succeeding leadership did not understand the underlying message of Quaid, and hence, the concept of peace, as well as its manifestation, […]
One More Country Added!
The Quran frequently addresses greed and selfishness, highlighting them as negative traits that can lead individuals and states down a path that causes harm to humanity. It portrays greed as an insatiable desire for more, even to the detriment of others, and warns of the consequences of succumbing to such desires. The Quran emphasises that […]
HEC Needs to Revamp the QEC
This is an interesting yet significant subject that I am writing about, which supports the Higher Education Commission (HEC)’s efforts to improve the standards of higher education in Pakistan. Let me quote a paragraph from the HEC Website about the quality-related institutions so that people understand the context in which I am writing this short […]
The TikTok Wars
Let me explain the topic first, before people dismiss it as a social media lesson. The famous phrase TikTok, a popular entertainment app introduced by China, and used around the world, came into play in the strategic literature when Kyle Chayka published an article Watching the World’s First TikTok War,” in the New Yorker on […]
QUAD versus SQUAD!
While we are well aware of the term QUAD, which denotes a strategic alliance between four Indo-Pacific nations: the US, Japan, Australia, and India, SQUAD may be a new phenomenon. However, before I delve into it, let’s understand the QUAD to begin with. Interestingly, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is not a formal alliance, yet it […]
Let’s Accommodate Others’ Interests Too!
If Allah has allowed us to explore the universe, why do we still live in caves? Let those caves be archived and become historical tourism sites. What I am suggesting is that, why are we sticking to the old and bold precepts of classical realism, if it has failed to attain, maintain, and sustain peace, […]
Non-humanoid Warfare against Humans
From the days of spears and swords, humans have always fought each other, either one-on-one or in groups. Fast forward to gunpowder, industrial revolutions, air power, and revolutions in military affairs (RMA), it was always humans-built arms equipment used against humans, either combatants or non-combatants. However, a lot has changed since the information revolution in […]