Why India has pitched Tejas against JF-17 at the Singapore Airshow?

IAF wants an aircraft with supercruise capability, like the French Rafale. Supercruise is sustained supersonic flight of a supersonic aircraft with a useful weapons load performed efficiently, which typically precludes the use of highly inefficient afterburners (reheat).

Balochistan: The new hub of drug addiction

As Balochistan is located in the proximity of Afghanistan, which contributes 80 percent of global opium production, nearly seven routes of drug traffic pass through various roads in Balochistan. The Zhob route is considered one of the largest drug trafficking highways in South Asia.

After two decades PSQCA moves to Islamabad

While PSQCA lacked the required laboratories, PCSIR (Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) did not have industrial linkages. A merger of the two could provide an effective platform for technological advancement.

The Renaissance of new Taliban leadership in Afghanistan

Taliban are well aware of the fact that the population would eventually resent its rulers if the promises of prosperity are not accomplished. This will provide an opportunity for resistance forces to exploit the situation.

Myths against Islam

The misperception regarding the Islamic veil is that it is a barrier that hinders people from expressing their thoughts; nonetheless, no apparel has the power to alter ideology. The time has shifted and has brought the world into the situation which has enforced everyone

Looking at the testing times for Biden and NATO over Ukraine Crisis

Joe Biden is faced with an uphill task of shoring up support both at home and abroad ahead of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. NATO cannot however militarily support Ukraine until it becomes part of it. Putin will not let it happen at any cost.

The Grey-Black Conundrum in the FATF-Pakistan Saga

The FATF has intermittently urged the regime to enact anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terror financing (CTF) measures in the country’s legislative framework to ensure an airtight regulatory system in compliance with international financial standards.

Should Makhdoom resign from foreign ministry?

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has questioned the performance evaluation criteria of federal ministries on Friday, according to a local media outlet. The foreign minister submitted a letter to Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Shehzad Arbab expressing grave concern.

Ukrainian ripples: Turkey and Israel eye extended cooperation in Central Asia

Turkish-Israeli gas cooperation would strengthen Mr. Erdogan’s bid to position Turkey as an alternative energy hub for Europe. Azerbaijan has said it was ready to supply Europe with emergency gas that would flow through Turkey should the Ukraine crisis disrupt Russian shipments.

20th Anniversary of Godhra & the first Hindutva genocide of Muslims

When PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Godhra and asked Maulana Umerji how did Godhra happen, the Maulana told him in the face of Modi that the Godhra was the karnama or evil deed of Modi. Modi was seething with anger but waited to take revenge against him.

Analyzing PM Imran’s visit to China

Pakistan has a very close relationship with China which has matured over the seven decades. The launch of a project like CPEC has added a solid economic dimension to the strategic relationship between China and Pakistan, which has further strengthened the long-standing relationship

The Japanese capture of Singapore, the 80th anniversary

The Japanese artillery and air attacks were raining down at will on the city, leading to widespread civilian casualties and suffering. During a staff meeting that began at 9:30 am on 15 February, Percival was forced to confront the inevitable.