Friday, September 6th, 2024
Are Solar Panels Contributing to Circular Debt?
Qamar Bashir China has a robust, well-regulated solar energy policy driven by long-term vision and comprehensive planning, unlike Pakistan, where policies are often short-sighted and poorly implemented. During a recent visit to three provinces and five cities in China, we observed that rooftops in residential and commercial areas lacked solar panels, in contrast to Pakistan, where rooftop solar installations are common but often give a cluttered appearance to homes and neighborhoods. China’s focus is on large-scale solar farms and industrial applications, with most of its renewable energy capacity coming fromRead More
Terrorist Safe Havens in Afghanistan Pose Global Threat
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 6: /DNA/ – Prominent experts at a roundtable discussion organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) expressed concern over the growing nexus between various jihadist organizations operating out of Afghanistan. They highlighted the growing collaboration not only between various jihadist terrorist organizations such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), but also between the jihadist terrorist organizations and Baloch separatist groups. The experts were not optimistic about the Afghan interim administration taking meaningful action against the terrorist groups based in Afghanistan underRead More
CASS Lahore hosts thought-provoking event on PAF’s evolution
LAHORE, SEPT 6 /DNA/ – In celebration of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Day, the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore, hosted an engaging guest lecture titled “From the Cockpit: Reflections from the PAF’s Past for the Future.” The event, held on 5 September 2024, featured Wing Commander Salim Baig Mirza (Retd), a distinguished war veteran and revered fighter pilot, who shared insights into the PAF’s illustrious history as a guide for the future. The lecture began with a preamble by Air Commodore Khalid Chishti (Retd) on theRead More
The Complex Web of National Security
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer National security in principle should be a straightforward concept. For a country like the United States, national security concerns arise whenever a transnational threat or an emerging global power directly challenges the nation’s sovereignty, survival, or vital interests. Traditionally, powerful foreign militaries have been viewed as the most apparent threats to national security. However, the scope of what constitutes a threat has expanded significantly in the modern era. Beyond military might, various other challenges can jeopardize national security. For example, vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure such asRead More
What If Imran Khan is Tried by a Military Court?
Qamar Bashir In today’s press conference by DG ISPR, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, a notable shift was observed compared to previous briefings. For the first time in several press conferences, the focus on the “May 9 riots” previously emphasized with severity, aggression, and strong warnings about consequences—was noticeably subdued. The tone concerning Balochistan was conciliatory, as the DG ISPR referred to the province as the “Shaan, Aan, and Jaan” of Pakistan. He praised the people of Balochistan as among the most intelligent, honorable, and brave in Pakistan, marking aRead More