“The new law adds another layer to the national defense force to further protect our nation, secure its borders (and) preserve its achievements.”- His Highness Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of United Arab Emirates…
Communication is an integral part of human civilization and culture. Mass media is an effective tool of communication with the society, major national stakeholders and international agencies too. The function of Media is to cater to news and views. In performing these functions, Media is influenced and shaped by the culture and economics of the…
We are living in the web of uncertainties because of rapidly emerging socio-economic barriers, geo-political bargains and the last but not the least geo-strategic bisects. In the era of confusions, conflicts and conspiracies diplomatic means play a crucial role in a country’s efforts to achieve political goals, further strengthening of bilateral relations, greater socio-economic integration,…
Recently the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces conducted the largest military exercises in the Kingdom’s history, codenamed “Sword of Abdullah”. It was staged in a complete war theater of diversified but interrelated operations to strengthen the “combat capability of the Saudi armed forces’ in both offensive and defensive roles. Electronic Warfare (EW) units were also used…
“This is simply a day to salute all men and women in all branches of the service who protect our country and you They can be called upon at a moment’s notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for freedom and country.” The United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrated its 38th Armed Forces unification day…
Most recently the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa visited Pakistan after 40 years accompanied by a high level delegation comprising heads of legislatures, ministers, senior officials and business leaders. During his stay in Pakistan the King met with Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif, President Mamnoon Hussain and other high officials. The King…
Most recently, Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers passed the new counter terrorism law titled the “Penal Law for Terrorism Crimes and Financing of Terrorism”. This law was ratified by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Abdulaziz Al Saud after being approved by the Cabinet in December 2013, following the initial proposal by…
At last, the government of Pakistan announced its long awaited three-pronged policy National Security Policy (NSP). It is a major policy shift of responding to militants conducting attacks in the county with military action 2014-2018. It will initially cost the exchequer Rs. 32 billion to set up some new institutions and strengthen some of the…
Sino-Pak defence cooperation has an overarching strategic dimension which was incorporated in the joint statement titled “Deepening China-Pakistan Strategic and Economic Cooperation” issued on the state visit to China of President Mamnoon Hussain (Feb 18-21). China being a strategic partner appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and staunch support on issues relating to China’s core interests. “China lauds…
Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have strategic partnership with both enjoying genealogical relations that are entrenched in common faith, traditions and com- monality of views on all issues of mutual interest. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have always stood by each other in testing times and the people of Pakistan deeply value relations with…
