“Say: Who hath forbidden the adornment of God which He has brought forth for His devotees, and the good things of His providing? Say: “All these things are for the enjoyment of the believers in the life of this world though shared by others; but these shall be exclusively theirs on the Day of Resurrection….
Right from ancient times to modern age, human civilization has been encircled by power politics. Strong defence has been one of the main instruments to keep enemies at bay in war theatres and peace situations/environments. It guarantees smooth sailing of governance, territorial sovereignty and national pride. It leads the way of glory, durable peace, and…
In matters of state, where the heart overpowers the mind, rationality is the first casualty. The deliberations by the parliamentary committee and the subsequent debate by the Parliament on the critical issue of whether NATO supply routes should be reopened were more rhetorical and emotional but the final document approved by a consensus indicates that…
“Soon shall We show them Our signs in the universe and in their own selves, until it becomes clear to them that this Qur’an is indeed the truth. Is it not enough that your Lord is a witness over everything?”(Qur’an;41:53); “We did not create heaven and earth and everything between them to no purpose. That…
Introduction“If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt, if you know Heaven (it signifies night and day, cold and heat, times and seasons) and know your Earth (comprises of distances, great and small, danger and security, open ground and narrow passes, the chances of life and death) you…
Abstract Water and food security has become mantra of every government around the globe, especially in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab World. Both are key strategic assets for human survival on the planet and effective tool of achieving micro or macro socio-economic goals around the globe and Arabian Gulf is not any exemption….
During the Seoul Summit world leaders called for strong action to combat the threat of nuclear terrorism. “Nuclear terrorism continues to be one of the most challenging threats to international security…Defeating this threat requires strong national measures and international cooperation.” said the Seoul communiqué. Summit has urged all countries to accede to international conventions on…
Afghan war is the longest large scale war, which has caused immense devastation in the poor country. US Administrations led by Presidents George W Bush and Barrack Obama do not know how to bring an end to this costly war. The end to the Afghan war is nowhere near. This war was essential to end…
IntroductionDuring September 1965 war, 14 Punjab was the spearhead battalion for crossing the river TAWI in the operation Grand Slam CHAMB-JAURIAN Sector. It has the honour of capturing JAURIAN and advanced on JAURIAN- AKHNUR road, reached 8 miles short of AKHNUR when in view of the Indian sudden offensive action on SIALKOT and LAHORE orders…
Balochistan is under tremendous squeeze. Internal weaknesses have encouraged the external actors to play their provocative and disruptive role. From a behind the scene role covered under the smoke screen of denials, these actors have now picked up the courage to come to fore openly. Pakistan’s reaction has been quite appropriate. Two demarches’ to the…
