Azmat Ullah Khan

Azmat Ullah Khan

5/14/2025, 3:42:33 PM

Title: Nuclear War is Not a Game – A Response to Dangerous Rhetoric By Azmat Khan In a recent podcast clip circulating online, an Indian podcaster by the name of @amitkilhor made some deeply troubling remarks about the prospect of a nuclear exchange between India and Pakistan. His dangerously naive comments suggested that if Pakistan were to launch a single nuclear weapon, India would respond with 50 in return—as if this were some kind of video game or cricket match. Let’s be absolutely clear: there is no “second round” in a nuclear war. A nuclear exchange between India and Pakistan would not just annihilate both nations—it would spell catastrophe for the entire planet. We’re not talking about a battlefield skirmish. We’re talking about the complete and irreversible destruction of cities, ecosystems, economies, and human life on a scale most people cannot begin to comprehend. Global Fallout, Not Just Local Destruction Nuclear weapons don’t recognize borders. The devastation doesn’t stop at Wagah or Rajasthan. The consequences of even a limited nuclear exchange would trigger climate disruptions, radiation clouds, and global famine. According to international scientific assessments, even a regional nuclear war could throw enough soot into the atmosphere to cause a “nuclear winter,” reducing sunlight and disrupting agriculture worldwide. Radiation particles don’t just stop at the nearest country—they move with the wind. In just 7–10 days, the fallout could reach Europe, the United States, and beyond. So when someone says, “We’ll just fire 50 nukes in response,” they’re not only showing their utter ignorance—they’re demonstrating a complete lack of humanity. War isn’t about winning anymore when nukes are involved. It’s about surviving, and frankly, no one survives a full-scale nuclear war. India’s Missile Defense Is Not a Guarantee Some boast about India’s Advanced Air Defence (AAD) and Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) systems as if they’re some kind of invincible shield. But even the most advanced missile defence systems in the world (including those in the U.S. or Israel) are not foolproof. Missiles travel at hypersonic speeds, and if just one gets through—and it will—the outcome is apocalyptic. Furthermore, even a nuclear missile intercepted in the air would still cause disaster through airborne radiation and EMP (electromagnetic pulse) effects. Why Nuclear War Is Not Japan 1945 Many like to compare today’s potential nuclear war to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. But that comparison is outdated and misleading. The bombs dropped on Japan were mere firecrackers compared to today’s hydrogen bombs. Those two bombs killed over 200,000 people. Now imagine thousands of warheads, each dozens of times more powerful. That’s not “revenge”—that’s the extinction of civilizations. Let me remind you—Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state, not a pushover. It doesn’t need to fire one missile at a time. It has the capability to hit multiple Indian cities in a single coordinated strike. This isn’t table tennis. It’s doomsday in one breath. From Bollywood Fantasies to Real-World Consequences Many Indian commentators seem to treat nuclear war like an over-the-top Bollywood thriller. It’s time to stop watching war fantasies on screen and start understanding real-world consequences. Celebrating nuclear war, hyping retaliation strategies, or making genocidal statements about “wiping out Muslims or Hindus” reflects a genocidal, extremist mindset—not strategic wisdom. In this regard, Modi’s policies and rhetoric eerily mirror that of Netanyahu in Israel. Both propagate exclusion, militarism, and authoritarianism. This kind of leadership is pushing their countries down a dark path of regional instability and international isolation. India, under such mindsets, is dangerously close to becoming a rogue state in South Asia. A Call for Sanity, Not Chest-Thumping To my Indian friends: wake up. This isn’t about Pakistan vs. India. This is about the survival of humanity. Two billion people across both nations would cease to exist. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, atheists—all will burn in the same fire if nuclear weapons are unleashed. So instead of celebrating hypothetical destruction, let’s pray this never happens. Let’s advocate for dialogue, de-escalation, and mutual respect—not suicidal nationalism. @amitkilhor, if you think a nuclear war is a topic to joke about or brag over, you are not only ignorant—you are dangerous. Let’s be clear—nuclear war is not an option. It’s extinction. — Azmat Khan

Azmat Ullah Khan

5/17/2025, 2:40:14 AM

اے اللہ! جب بھی ہمیں موت آئے، ایسی موت عطا کرنا جس میں ہمیں کلمہ طیبہ اور کفن، دونوں نصیب ہوں۔ *آمین، یا ربّ العالمین!* 🤲 ❤️

Azmat Ullah Khan

5/16/2025, 1:40:02 AM

‏عنوان: جسٹس قاضی فائز عیسیٰ کی بین الاقوامی قوانین پر نصیحت – ایک تلخ مذاق ‏تحریر: عظمت خان ‏حال ہی میں روزنامہ ڈان میں شائع ہونے والے ایک مضمون میں سابق چیف جسٹس قاضی فائز عیسیٰ نے خود کو بین الاقوامی قانون کا علمبردار پیش کرنے کی کوشش کی اور بھارت کو اقوام متحدہ کے چارٹر اور سندھ طاس معاہدے کا احترام کرنے کی تلقین کی۔ لیکن وہ پاکستانی عوام جنہوں نے ان کی سربراہی میں عدلیہ کی حالت دیکھی ہے، ان کے اس بیان کو کھلی منافقت سمجھتے ہیں۔ ‏جسٹس عیسیٰ کی عدالتی مدت، خاص طور پر آخری سالوں میں، غیرجانبداری یا قانون کی بالادستی کی بجائے ایسے فیصلوں سے بھری رہی جنہیں عوام نے سیاسی اور قومی اداروں کے لیے نقصان دہ قرار دیا۔ ان کے دور میں عدالتوں کو بار بار جمہوریت کو کچلنے کے لیے استعمال کیا گیا، خاص طور پر پاکستان تحریکِ انصاف اور عمران خان کے خلاف۔ ان کا پی ٹی آئی کی انتخابی علامت کی منسوخی اور جماعت کے خلاف قانونی کارروائی میں کردار آج بھی کروڑوں پاکستانیوں کو یاد ہے۔ ‏اگر جسٹس عیسیٰ واقعی انصاف اور قانون کی بالادستی پر یقین رکھتے، تو وہ ملک کے اندر عدالتی زیادتی، میڈیا پر پابندیوں، اور سیاسی انتقام کے خلاف آواز بلند کرتے۔ مگر وہ ان تمام معاملات پر خاموش رہے اور اب ریٹائرمنٹ کے بعد دنیا کو قانون کا درس دے رہے ہیں۔ ‏جب خود اپنے ملک میں انصاف کی پامالی پر خاموشی اختیار کی جائے اور باہر دوسروں کو ضمیر کا درس دیا جائے تو یہ دوغلا پن ہوتا ہے۔ قاضی عیسیٰ جیسے افراد کو دوسروں کو قانون کا احترام سکھانے کا کوئی اخلاقی حق حاصل نہیں۔ ‏ڈان نیوز کا انہیں بغیر کسی جوابی مضمون کے جگہ دینا صحافتی توازن کو نقصان پہنچاتا ہے۔ قارئین کو دونوں رخ دیکھنے کا حق ہے، خاص طور پر جب بات متنازع شخصیات کی ہو۔ ‏ہمیں یاد رکھنا چاہیے: انصاف کی شروعات اپنے گھر سے ہوتی ہے۔ جن لوگوں نے پاکستان کی عدلیہ کو بدنام کیا، انہیں یہ حق نہیں کہ وہ اب اپنے ماضی کو ایک مضمون کے ذریعے صاف کرنے کی کوشش کریں۔ ‏پاکستان کو اصلاحات کی ضرورت ہے، نہ کہ تاریخ کو دھونے کی۔ ‏کوئی اس کو پبلش کر واسکتا ہے ؟ ‏

Azmat Ullah Khan

5/16/2025, 1:41:34 AM

Title: The Irony of Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s Preaching on Rule of Law and International Treaties By Azmat Khan In a recent opinion piece published in Dawn, former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, attempted to position himself as a champion of international law, urging India to respect the UN Charter and the Indus Waters Treaty. But those of us who have witnessed the state of Pakistan’s judiciary under his leadership find this sermon profoundly hypocritical. Justice Isa’s judicial career, especially in his final years, was marked not by neutrality or commitment to the rule of law, but by decisions that many believe were politically charged and institutionally damaging. During his tenure, the courts were repeatedly used as instruments to undermine democracy—particularly the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its leader, Imran Khan. His perceived complicity in the denial of PTI’s electoral symbol and the legal persecution of its members remains fresh in the minds of millions. If Justice Isa truly believed in fairness, law, and justice, he would have spoken against the judicial overreach, media censorship, and political victimisation occurring within Pakistan—some of it during his watch. Instead, he remained largely silent on those issues, only to reappear post-retirement to offer unsolicited advice on global governance. To call for India’s accountability while never addressing domestic legal failures is not just tone-deaf—it’s a betrayal of the very principles he now claims to uphold. Justice Isa cannot lecture others on the sanctity of legal frameworks while having failed to protect those same principles at home. Moreover, Dawn News giving him a platform without offering a counter-view undermines its journalistic balance. Readers deserve to hear both sides—especially when controversial public figures are involved. Let us not forget: justice must begin at home. And those who contributed to the collapse of faith in Pakistan’s judiciary should not be allowed to cleanse their record through well-timed editorials. Pakistan needs reform, not revisionism. @MoeedNj @MinhasNajma I’ve Emailed you at @GVS_News to publish this article / opinion I need your support @dawn_com must publish my counter-article to Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s one-sided opinion. He has no moral authority to preach law when he undermined it in Pakistan. Give the public a fair platform. #RightToReply #PakistanJudiciary #DawnNews

Azmat Ullah Khan

5/25/2025, 2:27:50 PM

📰 Crowning Collapse: Field Marshal Munir and the Militarization of Pakistan’s Future By Azmat Khan May 20, 2025 ⸻ On May 20, 2025, the federal cabinet of Pakistan, led by a prime minister accused of orchestrating a fraudulent election, approved the promotion of General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal—the second such title in the nation’s history. Celebrated by state media as a reward for “exceptional leadership” in recent military operations against India, this five-star promotion is not a symbol of victory, but a stark reminder of Pakistan’s deepening authoritarianism. The move comes as the country teeters on the edge: inflation exceeds 30%, civil liberties have been crushed under the boot of military tribunals, and unrest in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa grows more desperate by the day. While cities burn and citizens protest, Munir crowns himself with a ceremonial rank, shielding failure behind grandiosity. ⸻ From Mangla to the Pinnacle of Power Born in 1968 in Rawalpindi, Asim Munir took a path less traveled. A graduate of the Officers Training School (OTS) in Mangla—not the elite Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul—he rose through the ranks with persistence. Awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour, Munir held critical posts including Director General of Military Intelligence (2017) and later, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) (2018–2019). His ISI tenure, however, ended abruptly—reportedly after clashing with then-Prime Minister Imran Khan. Facing retirement as Quartermaster General in late 2022, Munir’s career was seemingly over. But in a dramatic twist, the Ministry of Defence rejected his retirement request just days before it would take effect. On November 24, 2022, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif—reportedly under the influence of his brother, Nawaz Sharif—appointed Munir as Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The decision sparked widespread speculation that a compliant general was being installed to secure the ruling elite’s grip on power. In 2024, his term was quietly extended to five years. ⸻ The 2024 Election: Manufactured Legitimacy Munir’s rise cannot be separated from the events of the 2024 general elections—widely condemned as a sham. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was barred from campaigning, its iconic symbol removed from ballots, and its leader, Imran Khan, imprisoned since May 2023. Journalists were muzzled, activists disappeared, and entire constituencies were reshaped overnight. In this manipulated environment, the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) secured an unearned victory. Observers accused Munir of playing kingmaker, orchestrating the vote to install a pliable government. With military courts now approved by the Supreme Court to try civilians, dissent is criminalized. Political opponents vanish under vague anti-terror laws. This is not stability—it is submission. ⸻ A Hollow Promotion, a Tarnished Legacy The government claims Munir’s elevation to Field Marshal is in recognition of his leadership during Operations Bunyan-um-Marsoos and Marka-i-Haq, launched after the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, India, that killed 26 civilians. In retaliation, India’s Operation Sindoor reportedly targeted 11 Pakistani airbases, including Nur Khan and Rahim Yar Khan. Munir’s command response was slow and confused, with reports of him coordinating from a secure bunker in Rawalpindi as Indian airstrikes exposed Pakistan’s vulnerabilities. Despite the chaos and destruction, Pakistan signed a ceasefire within days. State media spun it as a “diplomatic victory,” but independent analysts saw it as capitulation. That this is being used to justify a Field Marshal promotion reveals how detached the military elite is from reality. Crowning defeat as triumph only deepens the public’s disillusionment. Balochistan: The Nation’s Open Wound While Asim Munir celebrates his elevation, Balochistan burns. The resource-rich yet impoverished province is gripped by insurgency, fueled by decades of economic neglect, political exclusion, and military repression. On March 11, 2025, militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express, killing non-Baloch passengers and paramilitary personnel. Protests in Gwadar, Quetta, and Dera Bugti demand autonomy and an end to what locals call “state looting.” Former Chief Minister Sardar Akhtar Mengal has warned that the unrest may surpass the 1971 Bangladesh crisis. Munir’s response has been to authorize a “brutal crackdown” on 1,500 alleged insurgents—ignoring the deeper grievances that fuel the conflict. Simultaneously, the region is a hub of oil smuggling. Cheap fuel flows in from Iran, enriching smugglers allegedly protected by military and political elites. A 2024 economic report estimated losses of $1.5 billion annually, a figure that represents not just economic mismanagement, but complicity. ⸻ Enforced Disappearances: The Forgotten Thousands Perhaps the most damning stain on Munir’s tenure is the continued crisis of enforced disappearances. Human rights organizations estimate that over 5,000 people have gone missing since 2001—activists, students, journalists, and ordinary citizens, many of them Baloch or Pashtun. Families camp outside government buildings, holding faded photographs of loved ones. Yet the state labels them “terrorist sympathizers,” refusing accountability. ⸻ The Real Cost of War and Silence The recent India-Pakistan clash left hundreds dead, though Pakistan has released no official figures. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, drone strikes—many reportedly U.S.-approved—have killed over 200 civilians in the last year alone. Women and children make up a disproportionate number of casualties. Inflation spirals, unemployment soars, and more than 5,000 officers have reportedly resigned or sought early retirement since April 2025. Yet amidst all this, Munir dons a ceremonial rank few believe he earned. The contradiction is jarring: a general honored for a war that destabilized the region and for presiding over a military that continues to erode the nation’s social and democratic fabric. ⸻ A Nation Betrayed General Asim Munir’s promotion to Field Marshal is not a reward for excellence—it is a desperate attempt to cement his legacy and tighten the military’s grip on a fragile republic. It will not rebuild airbases. It will not silence the cries of the missing. It will not stop oil smuggling, inflation, or insurgency. Pakistan’s real heroes are not in Rawalpindi headquarters, but in Gwadar’s streets, Quetta’s protest camps, and Peshawar’s schools. They are the mothers of the disappeared, the journalists who still dare to report, and the youth who refuse to be silenced. Munir’s title is a hollow crown. It signifies not strength, but the military’s increasing isolation from the people it claims to protect. Until Pakistan dismantles this culture of impunity and restores civilian supremacy, no title—no matter how grand—can redeem the betrayal of its people. ⸻ Azmat Khan is a writer and political analyst based in the UK, with an interest in South Asian politics, civil-military relations, and human rights.

Azmat Ullah Khan

5/18/2025, 2:56:24 PM

سچ ہے بالکل سچ۔۔۔ ابا حضور اپنے ایک رشتے دار کے بارے بتاتے ہیں کہ ان کو دیا گیا قرضہ واپس مانگنے کوئی جاتا تو اپنے آپ کو برا بھلا کہنا شروع کردیتے ۔۔ میں کن۔جر کہیں بھاگا جا رہا ہوں؟؟ میں ںے غیرت یہ شہر چھوڑ رہا ہوں کیا؟ میں ( شدید غیر اخلاقی گالی) مر گیا ہوں کیا؟؟ ایسی کیا قیامت آگئی کہ مجھ (ماں یا بہن کی گالی)سے مانگنے آگئے؟ اس قدر واویلا مچاتے کہ قرض خواہ پریشاں ہوجاتا کہ اب اسے کونسی گالی دے؟؟ ساری تو خود کو خود دے چکا۔ ۔تو اس کی دل آزاری پر معذرت خواہ ہو کر واپس چلا جاتا۔😅

Azmat Ullah Khan

5/13/2025, 4:20:55 PM

‏اخر عورت کا وہ ہاتھ مل گیا جو ہر کامیاب مرد کے پیچھے ہوتا ہے 🤣🤣