1969 was the year, when the United States succeeded in landing humans on the moon – our closest neighbour in space – and safely bringing them back to Earth. The United States,...
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Blatant misuse of blasphemy law
In the month of September, yet another Pakistani – became victim of lawlessness from a person who was supposed to be a law enforcer and protector. The victim, a 70-year-old...
Peshawar attack on security forces by Tehrik-e-Taliban raises eyebrows
Insecurity prevails, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) came back with a spectacular attack on security forces convoy targeting commandant Frontier Constabulary (FC) on September 23...
VIPs and rule of law
The controversy arising out of the passengers’ protest against the late arrival of two legislators onboard an Islamabad-bound PIA flight from Karachi and the ensuing...
How do Experts and Practitioners View Al-Qaeda? Different Perspectives and Approaches
Introduction Al-Qaeda ‘the base’ is a peculiar case study in terms of studying terrorist organizations. The organization simultaneously operates as a terrorist organization,...
Revisiting the 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammad: History, Planning, and Coordination of Attacks
According to the 911 Commission Report the principal architect of 911 attacks was Khalid Shaikh Mohammad. Known for being mastermind of 9/11 attacks, Khalid has an...
Is the ISIS really in our backyard?
One day, you see shalwar-kameez (the national dress of Pakistan) clad Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) fighters in Iraq and Syria, and the next day you hear news of their...
Islamabad’s political turmoil has positive potential if restraint is shown
Pakistan's current political roller coaster reached new heights when Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, president of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, descended like an...
Islamabad's political turmoil has positive potential if restraint is shown
Pakistan's current political roller coaster reached new heights when Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, president of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, descended like an...
Existential threat
What are the biggest threats to Pakistan’s existence? Sectarian violence, target killing, intolerance, organized crime or a combination of all of them? What are the key...
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