Lethal numbers
PALESTINIAN groups and the LTTE attracted global attention when they adopted suicide bombing (SB) as an effective weapon of warfare but the 9/11 suicide attacks changed the dynamics of terrorism.…
Riven by discord
“IN a country riven by discord, the extent of disagreement among people, their political representatives and their media outlets feels simultaneously intransigent [and] untenable… . Not only are we bad…
Path to stability
The true measure of a thriving or broken society lies in how it tackles its extremist elements. When these elements thrive, they often give rise to terrorism. Pakistan is currently…
Country needs Operation Azm-e-Istehkam
The ghastly attacks of September 11, 2001, on Twin Towers, tragically claimed lives of innocent Americans, who left their homes that morning with not the slightest hint of not returning…
KSA and Pakistan: transforming ties
Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) appear to have finally decided to put their so-called fraternal relations on a path that is expected to lead the two developing nations…
How to combat terror financing
Pakistan has faced significant challenges in combating terrorism financing due to its complex geopolitical landscape, porous borders, and historical links to extremist groups. Terror financing involves the provision of funds…
New age diplomacy
Diplomacy is an essential aspect for coexistence amongst countries. Even after wars, countries move towards pacts and mutual treaties. Constant tussles and egos lead to isolation. During World War II,…
Policing the dark web
The internet has revolutionized the world in many ways. It has made communication faster and more efficient, and it has given people access to information on a scale that was…
Threats from within
WE are living in times of deceit. Certain developments call for serious introspection if our collective conscience as a nation still pricks us. In the words of Chinese philosopher Lao…
IMCTC is shaping up?
The Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), thought up by the impetuous Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman two years ago, was formally launched the other day at defence minister conference…
