Defense reform may be the key to US-Saudi relations

The Saudis lacked systematic defense analysis and strategic planning to prioritize missions and capabilities and identify requirements, which would have helped them avoid buying expensive equipment they did not need.

The power game and the future of Pakistan

Does the question arise as to whom the people of Pakistan should blame for the state’s vulnerability? Through the means of voting, people elect their representatives with the vision of bringing peace and prosperity to society.

China’s Post Mao power struggle: Lessons for Pakistan

In December 1978, Deng Xiaoping became the new paramount leader of China, replacing Mao’s successor Hua Guofeng. Deng was a pragmatist who gradually dismantled the Maoist policies associated with the Cultural Revolution

Political imbroglio in Pakistan

In our mad love for a political leader, we have made our country and the institutions brittle due to infighting. Strangely, there is no change in our colored perceptions even when the country is a few weeks away from economic default.

Punjab – A government the people rejected – Lt Gen (r) Tariq Khan

The farce that unfolded before the whole nation, live, on the 22nd of July 2022 in the Punjab Parliament live cannot be condoned, nor is it acceptable.

Politics of thugs in Pakistan

A 'Thug' is defined as a criminal who deprives people of their belongings through foul play. Till October 1958 Pakistan was debt free. People lived within their means, by and large simplicity and honesty prevailed.

Is Pakistan becoming irrelevant in Geopolitics?

The most prominent reason is the ongoing political turmoil. Internally, Pakistan is being too weak to handle major global issues. The current government of Pakistan is unpopular and as a result, it is facing issues in taking hard decisions.

Burying the constitution of Pakistan

The Punjab Assembly deputy speaker’s ruling on the election of the Chief Minister for rejection of PML-Q’s votes is not according to the constitution 1973. This may be challenged in a court of law.

The mother of all regime changes

It is a rather stark reminder about the weird nature and practice of democracy that the politicians who initiated and perfected the vote of no confidence are the ones that the people of the country have no confidence in. 

Now Pakistan’s destiny is in the hands of its youth

The country has a bright future as its youth are smart and mature. Let the youth play their role independently, without interference from any quarters. There is a strong will to change and a positive change in the nation.

Analyzing Pakistan’s poor economic engine

Irrational policies maintained by complex incentives offered to the industry have handicapped the export market. One of the possible ways to push exports should be through I.T and software.

Making sense of North Korea’s missile testing in 2022

Recently in June, North Korea launched a series of short-range missiles, all of which were fired in the timespan of 35 minutes from four different locations. That raises North Korea’s total tally of missile tests to thirty-one, in just a year 2022 alone.