The USA developed the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) doctrine, taking the lead from the erstwhile Soviet army’s concept of technology-based military operations. This framework for the USA was written down by the Pentagon’s Andrew Krepinevich in 1992, which was later drawn into an actual war-fighting policy in 2003 by Donald Rumsfeld. It envisioned precision […]
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Mustafa Kamal briefs PM on ongoing, future health projects
Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and briefed him on ongoing and upcoming projects in the health sector. During the meeting, they discussed matters related to the ministry, according to a PM Office press release. The prime minister appreciated the ministry’s efforts regarding ongoing […]
Future of the Middle East
The last-minute peace efforts by Pakistan paid dividends as both parties agreed to negotiate. It was a huge diplomatic success for Pakistan. Pakistan averted a crisis that could have been devastating for the region. As the top leadership of both countries sat down for the first time in 47 years, their positions during the war […]
Future of Warfare at Sea
Naval warfare stands on the brink of transformation as emerging technologies propel maritime forces into an era of unprecedented autonomy, speed, and precision. From swarms of AI-driven drones to hypersonic missiles and laser defences, these innovations promise to redefine sea battles, making traditional fleets relics of the past. As global tensions simmer in key waterways, […]
Development Without Denial: Why Islamabad’s Future Demands Reason, Not Romanticism
Islamabad was never meant to be a frozen museum city. It was conceived as a living capital, designed to grow, adapt and respond to the needs of a rising population while preserving its natural character through planning, not paralysis. The challenge before policymakers today is not whether development should occur, but how it should be […]
Building on the Past, Embracing the Future
The turn of the year renews all nature. At the dawn of 2026, on behalf of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, I would like to extend our most sincere and best wishes to the Government and people of Pakistan. The year 2025 was extraordinary. China’s 14th […]
Future of Pakistan-Afghanistan Ties
Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan remains the cornerstone of its foreign policy. This bond is viewed not as a burden but as the mother of all relations-a connection so vital that its well-being is essential for the stability of the entire region. Guided by patience and strategic clarity, Pakistan approaches […]
How Ordinary Pakistanis Can Help Strengthen the Nation’s Maritime Future?
As Pakistan works toward building a stronger and more secure maritime sector, much of the national conversation focuses on government policy, naval capability, and port development. However, experts increasingly highlight that ordinary citizens also play a critical role in shaping the country’s maritime future. Strengthening Pakistan’s oceans is not only a matter of state strategy-it […]
Kashmir’s Stolen Future
It was on October 27, 1947, that Indian troops first set foot in Srinagar, an event that changed South Asia’s history forever. Cloaked in the language of legality, the so-called Instrument of Accession became the pretext for a military occupation that ignored the aspirations of an entire nation. What began as a temporary arrangement has […]
Peace or Proxy War? The Future of Pak-Afghan Relations!
Recent cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan mark a dangerous escalation in an already volatile relationship. The renewed aggression by Afghan border forces, coupled with a surge in terrorist attacks inside Pakistan by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), underscores a troubling reality: Afghanistan has once again become a sanctuary for militants Indian backing targeting Pakistan. A […]