Plan behind Smart, Secure Headgear for Sikh Warriors

Plan behind Smart, Secure Headgear for Sikh Warriors

The Indian Army’s recent request-for-proposal (RFP) seeking emergency procurement of 12,730 ballistic helmets in two sizes — 8, 911 in large and 3,819 in extra-large size — has become mired in an avoidable controversy. Veer customized headgear, designed by MKU, will...
Pakistan 2023: Caught in maelstrom of crises

Pakistan 2023: Caught in maelstrom of crises

The ‘awaam’ (populace) of Pakistan is grappling with unprecedented headwinds and unrelenting chaos. While 2022 was an year that they will like to forget, 2023 may prove equally challenging, if not worse. Pakistan is still reeling from devastation caused by floods that...
Time to rebuild protocols on LAC

Time to rebuild protocols on LAC

The Yangtze incident was yet another reminder that PLA’s diabolic game of altering realities on LAC continues unabated. The choice of location and timing of next round of salami slicing, adds psychological dimension in retaining control of escalation-matrix. Every...
Anarchy & Imploding Institutions in Pakistan

Anarchy & Imploding Institutions in Pakistan

Former prime minister Imran Khan has resumed his Haqiqi-Azadi (real freedom) March — second edition from Lahore to Islamabad, after week-long suspension. The pause was forced by attack on Imran on November 7, at Wazirabad (Punjab), by deranged maverick. The march...