(By Khalid Masood) The May 6–7, 2025, Indo-Pak military skirmish, known as Operation Sindoor, exposed critical deficiencies in the quality of Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots compared to their Pakistan Air Force (PAF) counterparts, as evidenced by the rapid downing of three Rafale jets, one Su-30 MKI, and one MiG-29 within minutes of hostilities. The…
(By Khalid Masood) 1. The India-Israel Nexus: Historical and Strategic Foundations India and Israel have cultivated a robust strategic partnership since establishing full diplomatic relations in 1990s, driven by shared security concerns, counterterrorism imperatives, and complementary defence needs. This “nexus” is rooted in mutual perceptions of hostile neighbors—Pakistan and China for India, and Iran and…
(By Khalid Masood) In the rapidly evolving theatre of modern warfare, cruise missiles have emerged as a defining instrument of strategic power projection. Their ability to deliver precision strikes deep into enemy territory, often flying low to evade radar detection, makes them a formidable challenge for any Air Defence (AD) system. Among the most advanced…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: The Grand Illusion of Indian Supremacy In May 2025, India launched “Operation Sindoor” with pomp, provocation, and misplaced pride. On the surface, it was a response to a terrorist incident in Pahalgam. But in truth, it was driven by a deeper impulse: India’s inflated self-image as a global power and regional…
In May 2025, the skies over Gilgit-Baltistan region bore witness to a historic flight that would reverberate across geopolitical corridors. The joint test-flight of the J-35A ‘Gyrfalcon’ stealth fighter by Pakistani and Chinese pilots marked not just a technological milestone but a profound statement of strategic unity. This event signaled Pakistan’s ascension into the elite…
In the fragile tapestry of South Asian geopolitics, April 2025 marked a dark and unsettling chapter. The delicate peace that had, for a fleeting moment, seemed within reach between India and Pakistan was violently torn asunder by a tragic attack in Pahalgam, nestled in Indian-administered Kashmir. The blood of 26 innocent civilians—mostly hapless tourists—stained the…
(By Khalid Masood) On the morning of 21 May 2025, the sun rose over Khuzdar—but its light could not pierce the darkness that engulfed the land. At exactly 07:40 AM, a school bus—carrying the laughter, dreams, and bright hopes of around 40 innocent children—was torn apart by a cowardly bomb blast. Three little angels embraced…
(Khalid Masood) In a moment that will be remembered for generations, the Government of Pakistan, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has elevated Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal. This rare and distinguished five-star honor, only the second in the nation’s history, is a resounding tribute to…
(By Khalid Masood) India’s recent threats to restrict the flow of rivers into Pakistan, particularly following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, have escalated tensions in an already volatile region. These threats challenge the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a 1960 agreement that has historically governed water sharing between India and Pakistan, surviving wars…
(Khalid Masood) Despite suffering a clear defeat in the recent conflict, India’s leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is refusing to acknowledge reality. Instead of introspection or a path toward reconciliation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen to cloak its defeat in a spectacle of nationalism. On May 13, the BJP launched the “Tiranga…
