Border fencing at the western border has not only reduced the illegal movement of goods and people, but also significantly reduced terrorist movement across the border. Border fencing is vital to ensure the hard-earned peace and stability, as well as honor the sacrifices of the citizens and security forces of Pakistan. In what has been a difficult time globally, it is easy to lose sight of achievements and positive developments amongst the overwhelming sense of gloom and doom permeating the society internationally. The impacts of the COVID pandemic, the war in Ukraine, climate change chaos including the massive floods in Pakistan, the ongoing crises in Afghanistan, political upheaval, and mass migration, have all had a negative impact on the global economies, energy prices, food security and living standards across many countries including Pakistan. Pakistan’s location ... Read More

Porus' elephant defended the king and courageously repulsed enemy assailants during the entire battle of Hydaspes. When the king was wounded with arrows, kneeled down and softly lowered Porus with his trunk and gently drew every arrow from his body.  –Life of Alexander, Plutarch ... Read More

Dr. Sikandar Hayat discusses why the partition of India had become inevitable reality and the reasons/circumstances that led to the failure of Cabinet Mission Plan. In this brief piece, we will discuss how the partition of India became ‘inevitable’, forcing the British Governm... Read More