GenealogyThe family tree of Hazrat Musa as per various Muslim writers and Genesis, Exodus, Numbers and Chronicles 1 of the Old Testament is as under: Hazrat Yousaf/Joseph youngest son of Yaqub/Jacob and the brother of Levi, and his family settled in Egypt (Exodus 1:1 to 8 and 2:1 and 2). They were called the Israelites….
Lieutenant General Shah Rafi Alam was from 5th PMA course. In 1951, relations between India and Pakistan deteriorated and both countries moved troops to the borders; this was later known as ‘1951 Flap’. It was decided to shorten 5th PMA course by one term and pass them out with 4th PMA course. In August 1951,…
“Abraham was neither a “Jew” nor a “Christian”, but was one who turned away from all that is false, having surrendered himself unto God; and he was not of those who ascribe divinity to aught beside Him.”(Qur’an;3:67) “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6) “So you see that it…
Most recently the 18th international conference was held titled “The Future of Warfare in the 21st Century” at the Emirates Center of Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR). It was attended by a large number of researchers, academicians, experts of informational technology and the last but not the least renowned strategists. It was well planned and…
If not you at least I find it perplexing to fathom out any reason for the return of Musharraf at this juncture of our political commotion. No sane person in his proper senses would return from the safe havens of Dubai and London to face three murder trials – Benazir, Lal Masjid and Akbar Bugti,…
Pakistan is passing through a process of transition from authoritarian (military as well as civilian) rule to rule of public representatives. This shift is not possible without a significant intellectual and policy discourse analysis. There is a need of the inter-play of social and political forces as a backdrop of debate about substantive and procedural…
Commitment by all political parties of Baluchistan about their participation in the forthcoming general elections is rather refreshing. Chief Election Commission’s recent visit to Quetta was quite reassuring. He took various steps to address the difficulties being faced by prospective candidates from Baluchistan. Caretaker Chief Minister of Baluchistan has also resolved to make all efforts…
Air Commodore MM Alam will always live in the hearts of fighter pilots, engineers and technicians of Pakistan Air Force for his dauntless valor in air battle, for his patriotism, and high integrity. Alam was awarded Sitara Jurrat twice for valor in air combat during the 1965 war with India. He was a Squadron Leader…
