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 […]
65 years of Pak-China friendship on May 22, 2016All-weather diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China were formally established on May 21, 1951. Pakistan was the first Muslim country to accept People’s Republic of China. In Sino-Indian war of 1962, Pakistan supported China, and their relations bolstered because of mutual alignment against India. Cordial relations between two states are not only termed as ‘higher […]