In the shadows of geopolitics, his story often repeats itself—not as a farce, but as a chilling re-enactment with newer actors and familiar motives. Two events, separated by nearly six decades, echo each other with uncanny similarity; the attack on the USS Liberty in 1967 and the recent orchestrated Pahalgam-style drama in Indian-administered Kashmir that…
From April 22nd to May 11th, 2025 South Asia was pushed to the brink of its most dangerous military crisis since 1971. What began as a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, was swiftly escalated by India into air combat, civilian casualties, and a global scare over the possibility of nuclear conflict. As the conflict became deadlier,…
It has been ever surprising for me to note that whenever the role of Christians in the Armed Forces is either mentioned or written, the specific part related to the British Christian officers have been made taboo. Although the history of Pakistan and Indian armies and even every military unit started under the British Period,…
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) transformation into a modern and agile force is summed up in the statement “Air Dominance and Denial in Contested Airspace – The 4.5 Gen Fighter BVR Conflict”. The technology, strategy, and human element synergised with resolve has evolved PAF into one single, unified, powerful force. It was not merely the…
Context The recent brief yet intense escalation between India and Pakistan has further exposed the fragile nature of South Asia’s security landscape. The fourday-long tit-for-tat cross-border military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed rivals has significantly undermined prospects for normalization, redefining the rules of engagement and signaling a shift in how both countries may manage their…
On February 09, 2025 the 16th Karachi Literature Festival held a session titled “Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: A Reset”, featuring Ikram Sehgal and Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed and moderated by Dr Salma Malik. Unfortunately, Senator Mushahid was unable to attend the session. Dr Salma Malik, Moderator Asalam-o-Alikum, everyone, and a very warm welcome to you all. Today’s…
President Donald Trump took over the White House with the express intent to ‘fix it all’. Apart from his Russian roulette, wherein he is all set to strike a New Deal with the ‘Evil Empire’ of yesteryears, and rewrite a new subjugated protocol with the allied Europe at large, Trump has his eyes on the…
Since its inception in 1987, Security and Management Services (Pvt) Limited known as (SMS) has redefined Pakistan’s private security landscape. Evolving from modest beginnings into the nation’s largest security provider, SMS delivers a diverse range of services, including manned guarding, close protection, electronic security, radio alarm systems, satellite vehicle tracking, security audits, HR outsourcing, and…
Sehrish Mustafa (Moderator) Executive Officer, KCFR Good afternoon, esteemed guests, I am Sehrish Mustafa, Executive Officer, Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR). Leadership is an expression that is often not grasped in its full context. A true leader is visionary, practical, inspiring, and a team builder, among other key aspects. Today, we are gathered here…
Dr Salma Malik (Moderator) Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for joining us for the Pathfinder’s Challenge Leadership Workshop today. It is an absolute honor for me to be a part of this enterprise and also to introduce our first speaker, who is going to deliver his welcome remarks. Before that, I would kindly request…
