Raza Muhammad Khan

1947: BIRTH OF A NATION-STATE

The creation of Pakistan marks a watershed moment in twentieth-century history, achieved despite monumental challenges and staggering obstacles. These hurdles were overcome through a protracted…

The quest for peace in Asia and beyond

A US National Intelligence Council’s document titled ‘Global Trends 2030’, was published in 2012, however, the following prophecies outlined therein are still relevant: ‘With potential…

War and politics in the Middle East and beyond

THE famous philosopher of war, Clausewitz postulated in 1832, that war is the ‘continuation of policy by other means.’ But when wars are driven by…

Paradigm shift in higher defence apparatus

Soon after the 1971war, federal studies were initiated by the government to re- appraise the performance of our military system during that war. A key…

Handshakes in sports and beyond

The handshake’s power began with its origin in antiquity, as a physical symbol of peace and goodwill; when open-handed greeting was a way to show…

Indian war politics and beyond

OPPOSITION leader in India, Rahul Gandhi, alleged in Parliament on July 29, that the entire exercise named Operation Sindoor was carried out only to protect…

Pahalgam: Water wars and beyond

AMONG the multiple sinister objectives of the Pahalgam false flag operation by India, the most menacing is their desire to steal or choke the water…

Countering terrorism: NSC meeting & beyond

Following the Jaffar Express hijacking, the declaration of the National Security Committee of Parliament was well received, as it appropriately reflected the concerns, sentiments and…

Defending our digital frontiers

THE prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), passed by the Parliament in 2016, was necessitated by the absence of any laws to deal with the…

Remembering Iqbal

THE birthday of the poet, philosopher, scholar, barrister and politician of the East, Dr. Allama, Sir, Muhammad Iqbal, is commemorated every year on 9 Nov,…

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