Pakistan Archives - CommandEleven

Mar

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Governance, Pakistan, Terrorism

Is The Iron Shield Made of Plastic?

The announcement of the “newly formed high powered committee” comically named “Iron Shield,” is just another failure for Pakistan’s inept national security infrastructure.

Mar

By Salman Lali Governance, Pakistan, Terrorism

Pakistan: Security Challenges and the Hard State Dilemma

Pakistan’s security situation has long evolved as a consequence of the complex intersection of multiple factors, including geopolitical dilemmas, internal dissension, and history. The recently suggested notion of Pakistan being a hard state—one that prioritises security over other aspects of governance and socio-economic development—is being widely debated in drawing rooms, a select few editorials and op-eds, and YouTube vlogs.

Mar

By Salman Lali Governance, Pakistan

Politicisation of Pakistan’s Civil Awards: Honor or Political Gimmick?

The conferral of civil awards in Pakistan has always been a subject of debate, but the investiture ceremony held on March 23, 2025, under President Asif Ali Zardari has sparked particularly intense discussions. This year, the inclusion of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (ZAB), as a posthumous recipient of the Nishan-e-Pakistan, has led to accusations of political favoritism, while the recognition of certain journalists has further ignited controversy.

Mar

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Pakistan, Terrorism

Sirajuddin Haqqani’s Resignation & The Coming Civil War

For the observer, looking at each event in isolation, it won't make sense. When you combine them all, Haqqani's resignation makes a great deal of sense at this time.

Mar

By Lt. Colonel Saleem Akhtar Malik (Retired) Geopolitics, India, Pakistan

26 February 2019 – India’s Balakot air strike

Ajay Basaria, India’s High Commissioner to Pakistan in 2019, claimed how India’s coercive diplomacy in the wake of India’s Balakot attack forced Pakistan to return Wing Commander Abhinandan whose MiG 21 was shot down by the PAF during Operation Swift Retort.

Jan

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Pakistan, Terrorism

The TTP is an Internal Problem for Pakistan

Let’s assume that Pakistan agrees with the Taliban that the TTP is an internal matter for Pakistan. Following that understanding, Pakistan has the right to strike ANY TTP camp, wherever it may be, including inside Afghanistan’s borders.

Jan

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Geopolitics, Interviews, Pakistan

Imran Khan’s Party Protests in Pakistan

Syed Khalid Muhammad, Executive Director – CommandEleven, spoke with Sputnik India’s Pawan Atri about Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests and their ability to shutdown Pakistan.

Dec

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Defense Security, Interviews, Pakistan, Terrorism

Pakistan using dual approach of diplomacy, military action against Afghan-based militants

Syed Khalid Muhammad, Executive Director – CommandEleven, spoke with Arab News’s Naimat Khan about the Pakistan Army airstrikes on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Aug

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Interviews, Pakistan, Terrorism

Understanding the Durand Line in Pak-Afghan Clashes

Syed Khalid Muhammad, Executive Director - CommandEleven, spoke with Sputnik India's Pawan Atri about the Durand Line conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Jul

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Interviews, Pakistan, Terrorism

Challenges with the TTP and Taliban in Kabul

Syed Khalid Muhammad, Executive Director of CommandEleven, spoke in detail with Sputnik India’s Pawan Atri about Pakistan’s challenges with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Taliban government in Kabul.

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