My father’s memories of Ispahani Public School in Comilla meet the school’s documented history—from its 1962 beginnings and rupture in 1971 to its reopening and 2012 golden jubilee. Continue reading The Walls My Father Built in Comilla
A J-10C fighter jet bore Pakistani military insignia. It tore through the skies of Iranian airspace, amidst the smoke-filled battlefields of the Middle East. It wasn’t a drill, and it wasn’t symbolic. On June 14, 2025, Iranian state media confirmed … Continue reading Smoke Over the Gulf: Pakistan’s J-10Cs Enter the Fight
So here’s a story that’ll make your head spin. The US just invited Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir to celebrate America’s 250th Army Day. Sounds normal, right? Except this is the same Pakistan that everyone—and I mean everyone—knows has been playing footsie with terrorists for decades. General Michael Kurilla, the guy running US Central Command, literally stood before Congress and called Pakistan a “phenomenal counterterrorism partner.” Meanwhile, American intelligence agencies are busy documenting Pakistan’s cozy relationships. These are with the exact same terrorist networks we’re supposedly fighting. But here’s the thing—this isn’t some massive oversight or bureaucratic confusion. It’s … Continue reading The Realpolitik of US Military Aid to Pakistan
Bottom Line Up Front: Pakistan’s 20% defense budget increase amid a 7% overall spending cut represents a dangerous prioritization. This prioritization could trap the country in perpetual underdevelopment. Genuine security threats drive these decisions, making the choice between guns and … Continue reading Is Pakistan’s Military Obsession Bankrupting its Future?
In May 2023, something happened that most of us thought we’d never see. Protesters didn’t just chant slogans or wave flags—they stormed military installations. In Pakistan. It was bold. Dangerous. And deeply symbolic. On the surface, it was a reaction … Continue reading Who Really Runs Pakistan?
The Referee Who Owns the Stadium The images from May 2023 remain etched in the collective memory of a nation: smoke rising from cantonments and protesters breaching gates that were once considered untouchable. It was a moment of unprecedented audacity. … Continue reading Military Influence in Pakistan: The Cycle of Power and Reform
Visa applications to Turkey have plummeted 42%. Indian shoppers can no longer buy Turkish chocolates at their corner stores. Airlines are canceling routes, and Bollywood has banned filming in Istanbul. “If we sell one, we buy six from India,” declared … Continue reading The Turkey-India Boycott: Who Really Holds the Economic Cards?
Alright, let’s cut through the haze. India’s “new normal” in fighting terrorism. Sounds like a policy paper title, but it’s rawer than that. It’s India saying, “We’re done playing nice.” It’s surgical strikes, drone hits, and a middle finger to … Continue reading India’s “New Normal” in Fighting Terrorism: A Raw Take
India is shouting into the wind. On May 9, 2025, the International Monetary Fund, with U.S. backing, approved a $1.4 billion loan to Pakistan. Five days later, a $1.3 billion loan went to Bangladesh. On May 14 and 15, the … Continue reading Why India Sees a Conspiracy in US-Backed Moves—and Why Washington Might Not Care
Look. Everyone keeps yelling about China this, China that—China’s buying Africa, China’s building ports in Sri Lanka, China’s in bed with Russia, China’s invading your supply chain. Fine. True-ish. But you know what they’re not talking about? Pakistan. Yeah. That … Continue reading Why Pakistan Is the Secret to China’s Global Ambitions (And No One Wants to Talk About It)
