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India’s Strategic Overreach and Pakistan’s Enduring Deterrence

The recent conflict triggered by India has once again exposed the fragile underpinnings of South Asia’s strategic balance. While the world was watching flashpoints in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, a familiar tension reignited in the subcontinent — one that could have spiraled into a major regional war had it not been for the presence of nuclear deterrents and calibrated restraint by Pakistan. The broader global environment today is characterized by multipolar flux. The United States is recalibrating its alliances, China is asserting itself across multiple domains, and middle powers are jockeying for influence in a reconfigured international order. In such a world, India aspires to position itself as a counterweight to China and a preferred partner for the West. However, its recent misadventure against Pakistan, and the fallout that followed, have punctured several illusions about its military prowess, strategic judgment, and global standing. A Conflict of Narratives and Capabil...
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Redrawing the Middle East: Implications for Pakistan and the Role of the Gulf

The Middle East is experiencing a seismic geopolitical transformation. At its core is a strategic U.S.-Israeli agenda aimed at reshaping the regional balance of power—curbing Iran’s influence, neutralizing its proxies, and embedding Israel into a broader Arab security architecture. While this may appear distant to the average Pakistani observer, its ramifications stretch far beyond the Arabian Peninsula. Washington’s goals are clear: deny Iran nuclear capabilities, roll back its proxy militias in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, protect Israel from existential threats, and prevent Moscow or Beijing from establishing permanent strategic footprints in the region. Israel, serving as the operational spearhead of this policy, has already degraded Iranian-affiliated militias. What once were “shadow wars” are now becoming open confrontations. Caught between shifting tectonic plates are the Gulf States. Saudi Arabia, in particular, is being positioned as the linchpin. In exchange for security guara...
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MEDIA-INSPIRED ATTITUDES

In the preceding days, I have had some strange experiences , which I owe to the imprudence of our media and machinations of our "characterless" politicians. Both “entities” have exploited and continue to hold hostage the innocent Pakistanis for their self-centered petty gains. Let me travel with you to not so distant past when media with its cohorts-the wicked politicians, initiated a venomous campaign to malign our Armed Forces. The campaign is not yet over though there is a relative lull there. I owe this slowed down impetus to few such happenings like the Salala and Giyari incidents, which gave way to positive sentiments towards our Defence Forces. Nevertheless, the evil twins (media and politicians) have quite successfully sown seeds of discord among our masses with respect to role of military high-ups in particular and the Armed Forces in general, in national affairs. May it be the issue of implicating ISI in the case of missing persons or alleged institutional highhand...
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Why have the NATO/ US Forces Violated UN Mandate in Afghanistan? Probing Questions!

The NATO's/ US' strike on a Pakistani military post in Mohmand Agency on night 25-26 Nov 2011 is an extremely unfortunate incident. It should indeed be termed as a criminal act deserving condemnation in the harshest possible manner. While diplomatic overtures between Pakistan, NATO and the US to probe and resolve the issue continue, it is pertinent to reflect on a set of probing questions the answers to which might help in unraveling the truth behind this ill-fated US venture. The terms NATO and US have been used alternatively in the article to denote both the NATO and the US. The NATO's helicopters reportedly penetrated 1-2 kilometers deep into Pakistan before bombarding the Pakistani post. One basic question should emerge in every Pakistani's mind, "Was this NATO's intentional or an unintentional act?" If this was an unintentional act then consequences may not be very serious as far as NATO's engagement in Afghanistan goes. On the other hand, if...
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Ten Ways to Improve Your Interpersonal Skills | Management Corporate Culture from AllBusiness.com - Page 2

Ten Ways to Improve Your Interpersonal Skills | Management Corporate Culture from AllBusiness.com - Page 2
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Imran Khan Rally - SUGGESTIONS

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It was quite encouraging to see the successful rally of Imran Khan today. In my personal opinion, Imran Khan should keep following aspects in mind as he proceeds further:- 1. He must ask and encourage the people of Pakistan particularly the youth (roughly 66 %) to cast their vote if they really want to see the change. Mere support in rallies and gatherings will not bring any positive outcome. 2. Seeing popularity of the Party, a lot of hungry and blood thirsty politicians may opt to join hands with Imran Khan. While reputed and honest politicians should be taken in the folds of the Party, blood sucking leeches must be kept out. 3. Educate the masses on the system of voting and its pitfalls in Pakistan. Intimidation, misplaced family / 'bradari' orientation and similar other factors mar voting spirit in our country. If people are aware of voting system intricacies, they may be able to safeguard themselves from negative influences. 4. Getting renowned and well reputed pers...
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Knocking on Heaven's Door How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World By Lisa Randall

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