Zohaib Altaf

On 19th October, Pakistan launched its first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from a Chinese launch centre. Hyperspectral imaging, as a study published in the Journal of Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience explains, is a special kind of …

Even the most limited form of people-to-people contact, which in the past was treated as a confidence-building measure, is now being met with outrage and political exploitation. Read Complete Article

Clearly defined red lines regarding the use of proxies and low-cost precision systems against strategic assets are requiredOn July 21, reports confirmed that militant groups in Pakistan have begun using …

Precision strikes at blistering speed are increasingly central to India’s military planning. That incentivizes Pakistan to consider a pre-emptive strike.On July 16, India reportedly tested its most advanced hypersonic cruise missile under …

Claims that Pakistan is developing intercontinental ballistic missiles misread its strategic priorities and economic constraints. The real trajectory toward ICBM capability in South Asia lies with India—driven by global ambitions, …

As political trust collapses and new military technologies compress decision time, even small accidents have to potential to spiral into a major conflict.Tensions between India and Pakistan are once again …

Outer space is no longer just for global superpowers and large multinational corporations. Developing countries, start-ups, universities, and even high schools can now gain access to space. The democratization of space has …

With no rules in place, a breakthrough that shreds our system underpinning security will bring chaos and deepen the global tech divideEarlier this month, a research team from China’s University …

Starlink could help close the urban-rural internet access gap — if the rollout is inclusive, affordable, and thoughtfully managed.On March 21, 2025, Pakistan granted a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Starlink, …