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The Khyber pass railway — A century on
In 1925, the Khyber Pass Railway was inaugurated as a bold imperial experiment at the edge of empire.
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From flight to fight
A richly illustrated, tightly written history of PAF traces how it became a modern fighting force
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From humble wings to strategic supremacy
Born from the same roots as its larger rival, PAF has defied odds to carve a unique legacy in modern air warfare
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Feeding the armies of the Raj
Beyond the drills & discipline lay a massive, little-known operation to keep the troops fed
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Winning limited war by disruption, not just destruction
Pakistan’s response signals a shift to AI-Centric Cognitive Warfare & gives a peek into the future of conflict
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Resting in the Raj
A network of Dak Bungalows & rest houses offered lodging to the ever-mobile British officials in colonial India
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Fishing for the Great Mahseer
Indian royalty and the British popularised fishing for the Mahseer, comparing the challenge to hunting a tiger
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Rediscovering the Buddhist Road
A historic track along the road from Mardan to Malakand, could serve as an excellent attraction if restored
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Forging Ranjit Singh’s guns
The pinnacle of this military achievement was the army’s extensive gunpowder arsenal
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Shangri-La in the ’50s
The writer sketches a picture of Hunza in 1954 based on recollections of a family visit to the Mir of Hunza









