The debt we owe the army and PAF
Amidst fierce fighting three more of our soldiers died on Sunday in a remote spot close to the Afghan border in North Waziristan. This was another reminder, if any were…
Six-nil in the skies
Did the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) win the air war of May 2025? Definitely yes. Consider a first-shot opportunity between two gunslingers. The advantage to the shooter is remarkable. Now,…
The unshakable shield
For the past century, the Middle East has been plagued by border tensions, territorial disputes, internal instability, and external aggression. Generally, it is believed that Pakistan's cordial ties with Gulf…
Balance needed to win long war
WHO won and who lost in a war or a conflict between two or more nations is a question that is not often easily answered, especially in a limited military…
Guardians of the skies
In the wake of the Pahalgam incident, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated into a significant conflict that tested the capabilities and resolve of the Pakistan Air Force. PAF exhibited…
Waltzing across the skies
On the morning of May 10, the skies wore a different colour – a colour resplendent in the day’s glory like never before. It was a colour sketched by a…
Coming together
NOT everyone believes in the bold idea of what Pakistan could be. But the fact is, the dream still exists. It’s still there, no matter how difficult it seems to…
Military math
Fact 1: Pakistan’s entire annual defence budget is $7.5 billion. Fact 2: India’s Rafale programme alone costs $16 billion. Fact 3: Pakistan allocates $900 million to the Pakistan Navy. Fact…
Savarkar’s legacy, Modi’s reality
Two months before his latest escalation of militaristic policies, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly honoured Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a significant influence on both his political stance and ideological framework.…
A defining moment
Today, we witness a defining moment in South Asian history, a major geopolitical turning point redefining the blurred equation of power and respect. The days to come will unfold the…
