The Epitome of Patriotism on November 29, 2022Generally speaking, it looks odd yet history provides testimony to the fact that arms are necessary for maintaining peaceful order in the world. Apparently, all types of arms are the source of destruction but in a larger context, they are basically meant to avoid any confrontation which might bring destruction to human society. Based on […]
Taking advantage of the Sea on November 2, 2022Oceans and seas have played very important role throughout the history of mankind. Nations who understood the utility of seas ruled this world because of their extended reach, economical voyages and lift capacity. World economies have been sustained and survived over sea trade. A nation which has the sea is considered blessed as enormous potential […]
Time to refute false narrative on September 17, 2022Though never been a colony, Afghanistan has gone through a number of invasions from Maurya Empire to the recent one by US and its allies. It has remained a politically unstable country largely due to the interference of global and regional powers combined with multiple actors working to fulfill their own interest, leaving behind a […]
Defying the gravity? on September 5, 2022Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan despite warnings from various corners has catalysed the situation in Asia Pacific and with it has boosted the purpose of Quad and AUKUS. Although, the US administration also cautioned the Speaker to refrain from this visit yet they have been observed justifying it somehow. It appears that the visit […]
PN’s progressive progressions on May 27, 2022As a sequel to country’s efforts in bolstering maritime defence, Karachi Shipyards and Engineering Works (KS&EW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) third Babur-class (MILGEM) multi-mission corvette PNS Badr on 20 May 2022. It is the outcome of a deal signed between Pakistan Navy and Turkish firm ASFAT for the procurement and joint manufacturing of Milgem-Class […]
Afghan Imbroglio and the Looming Terrorism Challenges on April 27, 2022Hasty withdrawal of US from Afghanistan in August, 2021 left many questions like what will be the future of Afghanistan, who will run the state of affairs, what will be the economic conditions of the country and how the security of masses will be ensured? More were speculations and concerns rather than finding solution of […]
Llankai Diyavima (The Sri Lankan Meltdown) on April 14, 2022The Paradise Island of Sri Lanka is facing one of the most tumultuous times of its modern history when the worst shape of economy, acutely scarce commodities, non-existent petroleum products and frequent power outages have disturbed both rural and urban lives alike. There have been protests en masse since last week of March, 2022 which […]
HAIBAT: The Stepping Stone on April 5, 2022Since its independence Pakistan has been subjected to threats from its eastern neighbour. Both nuclear neighbours have therefore fought at least four wars and come across numerous near misses. Pakistan is blessed with over 1000 km coastline and sea area amounting to approximately 290,000sq kms, second largest only after Baluchistan province area. Around 95% of […]
The dauntless obsession on March 4, 2022Pakistan inherited a very modest navy at the time of independence which was barely capable of defending the two vast stretches of sea astride the adversary. Realising the need for a stronger naval defence Pakistan embarked upon the journey of building its naval capabilities mostly through foreign acquisitions. Given the availability of meagre resources in […]
Pak-Afghan boundary: the past, present and future on June 27, 2016Handling the burden of almost three million refugees, disputed border, absconding of militants across the border, and to accusations of instability in each other’s state of affairs, Pak-Afghan relations have never enjoyed a honeymoon period. There is a complicated history of border, and it is still a bone of contention between the two states. Though […]