Author: Dr. S.B Saeed

Introduction In the annals of modern military history, few episodes encapsulate the indomitable spirit of a nation defending its sovereignty with such precision, resolve, and moral clarity as Pakistan’s response to Indian aggression in May 2025. What India euphemistically termed “Operation Sindoor” a series of unprovoked missile strikes on Pakistani territory beginning on the night of 6-7 May met its decisive counter in Pakistan’s Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos (“The Unbreakable Wall”), culminating in the broader campaign officially designated by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) as Marka-e-Haq (the Battle of Truth). Spanning the critical period of 7-10 May 2025, this engagement not only repelled aggression…

Introduction In the volatile landscape of West Asian geopolitics, where great-power rivalries and proxy conflicts have repeatedly threatened global stability, Pakistan has emerged as an indispensable architect of peace. The 2026 Iran-US war, sparked by US-Israeli military strikes on Iranian nuclear and military installations in late February, rapidly escalated into a regional crisis involving direct attacks on Gulf states and threats to critical energy chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. Yet, amid this chaos, Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement rooted in neutrality, strategic outreach, and backchannel negotiations proved instrumental in steering both sides toward de-escalation and eventual ceasefire talks. From a Pakistani…

Introduction On the night of March 16, 2026, Pakistan’s armed forces executed a surgical masterstroke under Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq. Precision airstrikes slammed into Camp Phoenix in Kabul a notorious former NATO base repurposed by the Afghan Taliban as a massive ammunition depot and terrorist logistics hub. The blasts lit up the night sky with thunderous secondary detonations that rattled windows across the Afghan capital for hours. This was no accident, no “civilian tragedy.” It was justice delivered against the very infrastructure fueling suicide bombings that have slaughtered Pakistani civilians for years. Yet the lying Afghan Taliban regime immediately spun a…

Introduction In the narrow waters where the Persian Gulf meets the open sea, a 21-mile-wide chokepoint holds the pulse of global energy. The Strait of Hormuz, long a silent guardian of prosperity, has suddenly become a battlefield. As of March 2026, traffic through this lifeline has plummeted by up to 75 percent. Ships lie idle or under fire, oil prices surge toward alarming levels, and the world watches anxiously as a devastating war disrupts one-fifth of humanity’s daily petroleum supply. This is no distant skirmish. It is a crisis born from decades of tension, ignited on February 28, 2026, when…

Introduction As the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its second week in March 2026, the Middle East stands on the brink of a catastrophe that could engulf the entire Muslim world. What began as targeted strikes has escalated into sustained aerial bombardment, with over 1,200 Iranian deaths reported and Iranian retaliatory missiles and drones now raining on Israel, US assets, and alarmingly several Gulf targets. In this hour of crisis, Pakistan raises its voice not as a distant observer but as a brotherly nation bound by faith, history, and a solemn defence pact. Islamabad’s clear message to Tehran is…

Introduction In the intricate landscape of South Asian security dynamics, Pakistan has confronted persistent threats emanating from militant sanctuaries across its western border with Afghanistan. Following the Taliban’s resurgence in Kabul in 2021, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliated groups have exploited Afghan territory to launch cross-border attacks, resulting in significant casualties within Pakistan. In response, the Pakistan Armed Forces particularly the Army and Air Force have executed a series of targeted, intelligence-driven operations that have demonstrably degraded terrorist infrastructure and disrupted militant networks. These military successes have been complemented by astute diplomatic initiatives that have isolated Afghanistan internationally and…

Introduction The outbreak of open warfare between the United States, Israel, and Iran in late February 2026 marked one of the most dangerous escalations in modern Middle Eastern history. Coordinated strikes on February 28 targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and reportedly resulted in the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering Iranian retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf and beyond. Amid this crisis, Pakistan sharing a long border with Iran, maintaining deep historical ties with Saudi Arabia, and preserving strategic relations with the United States faced immense pressure from multiple directions. Rather than succumbing to polarization,…

Introduction In an era marked by persistent regional instability, the sovereignty and security of nations are increasingly challenged by non-state actors operating across porous borders. On February 22, 2026, Pakistan conducted precision airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, targeting militant hideouts linked to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates. This operation, executed during the holy month of Ramadan, was a calculated retaliation to a series of deadly attacks within Pakistan, including suicide bombings in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu that claimed dozens of lives. Far from an act of aggression, these strikes underscore Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to defending its territorial integrity against…

Introduction In an era marked by geopolitical volatility, the establishment of the Board of Peace represents a paradigm shift in international conflict resolution mechanisms. Conceived by United States President Donald J. Trump as an alternative oversight body to traditional multilateral institutions like the United Nations, the Board of Peace was formally inaugurated on February 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C. This entity, tasked primarily with supervising the implementation of the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire and facilitating reconstruction efforts in the region, embodies a pragmatic, power-centric approach to global harmony. With pledges exceeding $17 billion in financial commitments and troop deployments from…

Introduction In the early hours of February 22, 2026, Pakistan’s military executed precision airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan’s border provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika, targeting camps affiliated with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). These operations, described by Pakistan’s Ministry of Information as “intelligence-based, selective targeting,” were a direct response to a series of deadly suicide bombings in Pakistan, including a devastating attack on a Shia mosque in Islamabad that claimed dozens of lives. The strikes reportedly neutralized key militant infrastructure, underscoring Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to national security amid escalating threats from Afghan soil. Afghan…