A personal account of captivity during the 1971 war reveals the hardships and resilience of Pakistani POWs, showcasing their stoic endurance despite mistreatment and violations of international law. From the surrender to escape attempts, the narrative highlights both the grim reality and the unbroken spirit of soldiers in the face of adversity. On December 13, 1971, when I was commanding a Brigade Signal company at Sylhet as a Captain, in erstwhile East Pakistan, I received a message from Dhaka. Our communication with Dhaka was one high frequency (HF) radio link and we were using Urdu, Pashto, and English languages for conversations. In a veiled speech, an officer told me that we were likely to surrender to Indians very soon. I informed my Brigade Commander accordingly. On December 16, 1971, my counterpart, company commander Indian Brigade Signal, Major Khanna, along with a Second L... Read More

In remembering these heroes, we confront an inescapable truth: their sacrifices are not just a debt we owe, but the very essence of our national existence. It is through their sacrifice that we are able to continue, and it is through their memory that we are reminded of what it means to belong to so... Read More

At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, over 65,000 participants gathered to address pressing climate challenges, reaffirming the critical importance of international collaboration. While hurdles remain—such as climate finance, emissions reductions, and equitable responsibility—calls for reforms a... Read More