Editorial – Magazine

Our special theme this month is “Pakistan a Maritime nation”, True! country has not been seen like that either by its denizens or the...

Military Courts in Pakistan: Why and Why not?

Prominent TV anchor examines the debate on the extension of military courts and the failure of the criminal justice system in Pakistan.

Kashmir: Still knocking at the door of world’s conscience

Senior leader, Jamaat-e-Islami, looks back at the initiation of Kashmir Solidarity Day, in 1990, and what significant role it has played in Kashmiris’ struggle against Indian forces.

Changes in tax policy likely to benefit agriculture sector & exports

An economic expert, Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, explains what the government needs to do to generate economic growth and what Asad Umar’s January mini-budget has achieved.

How to put the economy on the right path?

An economic guru explains what the government needs to do to generate economic growth and what Asad Umar’s January mini-budget has achieved.

Pakistan’s Vision for Maritime Security

GVS looks at Pakistan Navy’s ongoing regional & international initiatives – including AMAN – for strengthening maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.

Navy chief explains his vision for Pakistan Navy

Pakistan Navy (PN) has been hosting multinational exercise AMAN every alternate year since 2007 and the sixth exercise of the series is scheduled for...

Pakistan launches first formal Maritime doctrine

Senior Research Fellow at Pakistan Navy War College Lahore discusses the newly documented Maritime Doctrine, which underpins PN’s operations in areas of interest.

Importance of Aman Exercises – 2019 and Beyond

A retired vice admiral appreciates the relevance of AMAN Exercises but argues that Pakistan must find a seat on the board of the Indian-Ocean Rim Association (IORA).

Pakistan Navy’s Blue Water Ambitions

Editor Strategic Affairs of GVS overviews some of the key defense technologies acquired by the Pakistan Navy to stay updated, vigilant, and prepared against arising seaward threats.

Rethinking our oceans: Investing in The Blue Economy

Ex-DG National Centre Maritime Policy takes a position that given Pakistan’s increasing dependence on sea trade routes, the country is gradually moving towards blue economy.

Making Pakistan a Maritime Nation: Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Zaidi

Mr. Zaidi explains his vision about Pakistan’s ports and shipping industry, and how can they be revamped and made efficient to support a maritime economy.