Sustaining a fairly active monarchy with all its inherent pomp and show, the British system of “democracy” is a contradiction to the theoretical concept of one man-one vote where all power belongs to the people. Democracy without good governance is a farce, adherence to the concepts of governance and the rule of law in the…
The loss of four Vampires on the opening day of the ’65 War was a major blow to the morale of the IAF and, it was felt in all quarters that something had to be done urgently. A grudge fight was, therefore, planned and the nimble Gnat was chosen as the most suitable fighter. Its…
These days Pakistan’s relations with America are going through an interesting phase. The election season in both the countries is casting its shadows on bilateral dealings. The leadership of the two countries is playing to the public sentiment, consumed by rhetoric on non-issues. Narratives and counter-narratives are making the landscape hazy, yet discernible. America that…
In modern political arena and human civilization evolution, strong and trustworthy bilateral relations always brighten the chances of trade and commerce, foreign direct investments and strengthen cultural tries. It also accelerates joint ventures and spirits of collaboration in the diversified fields of mutual interest. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are more than strategic partners and more…
India and Pakistan gained independence in 1947 amid chaos and violence. All assets including armed forces were divided between the two countries. Both countries inherited intelligence agencies set up by British colonial authority. In British India, the most effective intelligence set up was civilian. Main concern of the authorities was attempts to tamper with the…
World OrderWorld order in this article is defined as “rules that govern albeit in a messy and ambiguous way — the most important relation-ships of the interstate system in general, and the world’s great powers in particular’.” Concept of Nation States and PolarityNation-states are political organizations responsible for maintaining and sustaining community life. People historically…
The Peoples Party led government at the centre made history while presenting fifth budget in the National Assembly. As usual, the government projected it business, people and investment friendly budget. While the opposition termed it fudging of figures and a futile exercise. On the contrary, most of the business houses and chambers of commerce in…
Dear Readers,The post-World War II period saw many nations gain independence, in Asia that included Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Laos, Carnbod’a, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and a few more. Where do we stand compared to many of these countries in respect of progress, development and economic prosperity? Dark clouds have hung over Pakistan’s…
IntroductionA few salient features of the treatise “ON WAR” by Von Clausewitz, one of the greatest philosophers of war, are being mentioned briefly in this article. It will be, mostly, con- fined to the nature of war, theory of war, strategy and combat as covered in the first volume of the book. Von Clausewitz has…
Save our Soul (SOS) is a term used world wide when the situation is such that if no corrective action is immediately taken it can bring disaster to a person or an organization which originates such a call. On 12th December, 1971 such a call was received in the Sqn Ops Room of No 7…
