Education is the cornerstone of societal evolution and progress, holding a pivotal role when it is pursued with a clear purpose and objective. Nations can break free from the shadows of ignorance when they prioritize unbiased educational progress for all genders. It is a well-established fact that nations flourish when educated mothers raise their children,…
The cadet college system in Pakistan is structured to enable students to attain academic excellence and cultivate a disciplined mindset, which will facilitate their adaptation to various professions, including the military, such as the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force, and Pakistan Navy. Pakistan has a reputable cadet college system that is spread throughout the country….
In 1992, I was commanding an infantry battalion in the Dhaka brigade. At the time, Maj. Gen. Lehrasab Khan (later Lt. Gen.) of the Pakistan Army and Commandant, Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) at Kakul, visited Bangladesh. As his Conducting Officer, I accompanied him throughout his stay in Bangladesh. 1 EB’s nom de plume is Senior…
The story of Lt Gen Lehrasab Khan is one of remarkable valour and unwavering commitment to his country, Pakistan. Born on April 7, 1940, against the backdrop of World War II, his family had a long-standing connection with the military. His father and elder brothers had all served in various capacities in the armed forces,…
Pathfinder Group, guided by the visionary leadership of Co-chairman Ikram Sehgal, has made a resolute commitment to fulfil its Corporate Social Responsibility, with a particular focus on its employees and the broader community. At the heart of this commitment lies the promotion of women’s empowerment and financial inclusion. Aligned with this vision, they have initiated…
The only example in the world since tanks and aircraft came over the battlefield. As I mentioned that the book is very candid; just one example. Brigadier ZA describes his meeting with General A.A.K. Niazi. He writes, “When I met General Niazi in the Eastern Command Headquarters, I failed to impress him, as I was…
The ‘new old cold war’ which has already started is going to be the ‘Information War’ on an exacerbated scale. It is based on perception and hyper reality; it will be outlined in media bids and divided amongst media houses on a much larger scale than previously done. It will cover the entire region of…
“Our future does not depend on what the gentiles will say but on what the Jews will do.” David ben Gurion, Israel’s founding father. Israel is a diverse society and individual identities include religion, ethnicity, ideological and political views. Despite this diversity, Israel born amid existential security threat emerged as a strong country built on…
The book “The Way it Was”, written by Brig Zaheer Alam Khan, (ZA to family and friends), recounts a raw, no holds barred account of a Pakistan Army officer’s life. Among the nine brothers who have served in the Pakistan Armed Forces, he commended the Special Services Group (SSG) unit during the harrowing events of…
Suicide BombingsAt least nine soldiers were killed and 20 others sustained injuries when a suicide bomber riding a motorcycle blew himself up on a military convoy in Mali Khel area of Jani Khel in Bannu District on August 31, reports The Khorasan Diary. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), among the nine soldiers included…
