Barbara Tuchman, an American historian of repute (1912 – 1989), congruously said, “War is the unfolding of miscalculations.” That proves true as strife-torn Afghanistan musters the courage to take on a neighbouring nuclear power, Pakistan, with the sixth largest army in the world. The genesis of its going over the brink are shrouded in mystery…
The seas have always been the lifelines of nations, connecting civilizations, carrying commerce, and shaping the fate of empires. From ancient times to the modern era, maritime power has determined not only a country’s ability to defend its frontiers but also its survival. A Navy is far more than a fleet of ships – it…
Pathfinder Group’s School of Excellence, Centre for Innovation, Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs & Leadership (CITADEL), successfully hosted the Davos Startup Challenge Final Round on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at AMAANIBAGH, Angoori, Islamabad. The event brought together some of Pakistan’s most promising startups, industry leaders, and diplomats for a day of innovation, inspiration, and entrepreneurial excellence….
Pakistan Navy’s Night of Resolve and its echo in 2025 It was middle of the night between 7 and 8 September, 1965, when a cold wind from the Arabian Sea swept across the decks as seven ships of Pakistan Navy as they sped forward at full throttle. The target was Dwarka. Strategically, their mission was…
How Online Gaming Endangers Our Children (This Article Is Reproduced with The Courtesy and Thanks to “Friday Times”) A young girl’s online gaming chat turns dangerous, exposing the grave risks of cyberbullying and predators, and urging parents to safeguard their children The nightmare which befell a very close friend started with a formal sweet message…
Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment where innovation and a vibrant tech culture are not just desirable but essential for sustainable development. Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs & Leadership (CITADEL), Pathfinder Group’s School of Excellence the Center for Innovation emerges as a timely catalyst to bridge the gap between latent talent and high-impact ventures, harnessing AI, fintech,…
And Disaster Relief are Borderless The sea is a common heritage with challenges and opportunities that are there for all. The littorals also understand this fact well and that’s the reason why a need for collaborative arrangements has always been felt. Besides the stress by international organisations under the UN charter and legal frameworks, there…
The Global Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting War Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract frontier in conflict studies as it is now being deployed in real forecasting systems that promise to anticipate hotspots before violence breaks out. Tools like VIEWS (Violence & Impacts Early-Warning System) issue monthly forecasts across the globe, integrating data…
There is nothing more valuable than human life. Everyone holds on to existence and does everything they can to preserve it; yet some, driven by choice and conviction, willingly sacrifice their lives for the sake of Allah and in defense of their homeland. Such individuals are martyrs, and their sacrifice deserves the utmost honor in…
Viz a viz NFC Award of Pakistan Every five years, on 20 October, the world marks World Statistics Day (“WSD”), a global observance designated by the United Nations Statistical Commission and promoted by the United Nations Statistics Division, to highlight the importance of statistics – reliable data – for societies, economies and decision-making. The first…
