Sunday, January 19, 2025

Democracy and Pakistan

How does one define democracy? Of the many that can be googled from the internet Google appears to have made reference books redundant my...

Pak-Russia Rapprochement

For over six decades, Pakistan has lived under an uncertainty cum-insecurity syndrome in the context of its relations with Russia, especially in the Soviet...

Name Confusion Two Akbars and two Latifs

In the first decade after independence in 1947, several officers of Pakistan army were given rapid pro-motions. Officers with same names resulted in some...

Indian MMRCA Deal

IntroductionFor some time now, the IAF has been facing an increasing shortage of military hardware (especially fighter aircraft) for a number of reasons. These...

Pakistan’s foreign Policy in Post American World

"Our foreign policy is one of friend-liness and goodwill towards the nations of the world. We do not cherish aggressive designs against any country...

History of No 24 Squadron (1962-1967)

IntroductionNo 24 Squadron's history is unique as not many of the PAF Squadrons have such a distinct and checkered history as that of this...

Significance of Reconciliation in Afghanistan

AbstractAfghanistan, a crossroads of the civilizations has been a victim of global conspiracies since centuries. In the recent history, the Soviet invasion from 1979-1989,...

Agony of Agni!

Pakistan was quick to respond. It test fired its Shaheen 1A missile within a week of India's launch of Agni V. This indeed was...

Kashmir & the United Nations

With Excerpts from the Governor General of India's letter, of October 27, 1947, to Maharaja of Kashmir make an interesting read: "Your Highness's letter...

Islamic Society: Ethics, Human Rights, Adornments& Recreation

“Say: Who hath forbidden the adornment of God which He has brought forth for His devotees, and the good things of His providing? Say:...