Dear Readers, When Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e lnsaaf (PTI) took over the reins of govt it faced an abysmal situation, the state of governance, the economy, foreign policy and other areas were in shambles. Governing a country like Pakistan has never been easy even during normal times, faced with extremely difficult times the govt had…
Hybrid Warfare came to prominence in the 21st century, the “Age of Globalization” that has opened up many new technical and communication options and shrunk distances. According to Prussian general and military theorist Carl von Clausewitz “Every age has its own kind of war, its own limiting conditions, and its own peculiar preconceptions.” While fighting…
Two names were recently recommended to the PM for appointment as MD PIA. One was a former MD who had earlier set PIA on the road to destruction and would probably have been lynched by the PIA rank and file, the other recommendation was about someone professionally unqualified for the job, the individual’s major qualification…
“The pulsating cheering crowd in the National Stadium Karachi for the PSL Final, and subsequently for the three international T 20s, under-scored the return of peace to a city (and country) torn by internal strife. Bereft of any sports spectacle and living in cold fear for life and limb of their (and their families) because…
Prime Minister Imran Khan addressing Civil Servants at PM Office Islamabad. The Civil Service of a country is central to any govt for good governance, important both in policy formulation and implementation. It provides sound technical and professional advice to govts and guides political office holders. Good governance can only be provided through a capable,…
That the wolves would soon be at the door should not have surprised anybody. What is surprising, however, is that Imran Khan’s people were not better prepared to deal with the hungry pack left out in the political cold. Despite the losers’ calling for mass rejection of the alleged rigging of the July 25 elections, they…
A democratic form of govt being accountable to the people, the elected representatives are accountable to the people who elect them. Our enduring constant crisis in governance stems from our inept and corrupt rulers trampling the essential pillars of good governance, rule of law and accountability. This gives rise to unbridled and widespread corruption, low…
Dear Readers, John McCain, a seasoned US Republican Senator from Arizona who, more than a year ago was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a lethal form of cancer breathed his last on August 25, only one day after his family announced he would be discontinuing his cancer treatment. At his death the veteran politician had served…
John McCain III was born into a Naval family to John S McCain Jr and Roberta McCain at Coco Solo Naval Air Station in the Panama Canal Zone. His father Admiral John S. McCain II, served as Commander United States Pacific Command while paternal grandfather, John S. McCain Sr. was also a four-star United States…
Europe and Asia are geographically one land mass, British geographer Sir Halford J. Mackinder maintained as far back as 1904 that whoever controlled the Eurasian heartland would control the world. Soon after, Nicolas Spyman countered with the thesis that whoever controlled Eurasia’s rim would control the heartland and the world. China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s…
