In June 1945 the 2nd-in-command Maj RAINSFORD took over the command. He often remained serious and the wrinkles of his forces conveyed sternness, and junior officers particularly never felt at ease in his presence. The 2nd in Command had a wonderful gift for narrating jokes which often forced the commanding officer to smile. During July…
Carl Von Clausewitz (1780-1831) is one of the thinkers of the 19th century who analysed war and its various characteristics based on his experience and the literature of the time. His book On War (published posthumously in Prussia as Vom Kriege in 1832), is considered most important single work on theory of warfare and strategy…
The Parliamentary Elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, regional, district and city Kengashes (Councils) of people’s deputies were held on December 21, 2014. These were conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner and met all the international standards relating to electoral system. Voters and Candidates Active ParticipationPeople/voters were very…
I will know we are on the same page in our fight against terrorism when: Mumtaz Qadri is sent to the gallows without street agitations from the religious parties. The Pakistani citizenship of the likes of Munawwar Hasan and the Burka Mullah are withdrawn for their obvious tilt towards the TTP/ISIS. The curriculums of all…
Cynics say the Prime Minister’s secretariat has become “Committee Chowk”. On the face of dilution of an uneasy national consensus, people are desperately looking for discreet action against militants. So far fifteen committees have been formed, out of which 11 are to be headed by interior minister—a single integrated committee would have been a better…
Dear Readers,When PM Sharif visited India last May to attend Narendra Modi’s inauguration as Prime Minister many believed this could lead to a lessening of tensions but this was not to be. Pakistan has always taken the first step towards reconciliation hoping for meaningful change; this time around too, Sharif’s visit was another attempt to…
