This Love for writing continued along with my career in the P.A.F. As I gained experience, I learned the value of research and study only during the last 8 years, I wrote more than 60 articles in English and an equal number in Urdu. A ompiliation of some of my articles is currently under publication.
Some of the Articles are listed below with their Title,
Newspaper,Date of publication and
main idea :
1. RAW AT WAR-I & II
The Nation 23.5.1999 & Pt-II on 30.5.1999
The article is in two parts and traces out the history of secret agencies
in ancient India and gives the detailed modus operandi of RAW and enumerates
is successes and failures.
2. B-57 Bombers in Pakistan Air Force
Defence Journal May, 1999
The article gives a description of the aircraft, its history in PAF
and some memorable and daring episodes, PAF aircrew performed on this
aircraft.
3. Quaid-E-Azam & Pakistan Air Force
Daily Dawn 07.09.1997 Pakistan
Observer 29.12.1998
Shaheen (PAF Journal) Winter- 1998
Defence Journal 1998
Quaid's concept of airpower, his visions for building PAF and his support
to the fledgling airforce are depicted in this article.
4. Chanakya and the Taxila
Pak Army Journal June, 1988
Traditions of Defence Management.
Defence Journal July, 1998
Chanakyan guile, deceit and machination for usurping power and holding
on to the seat of Government and managing armed forces have been researched
and presented in this historical essay.
5. In Quest of Chanakya's Dictums
Shaheen (PAF Journal) Summer -1995
Defence Journal April, 1998
6. Chanakya's Administration of War
The Nation 10.11.1999
In both the articles ( No 5&6) discuss Chanakyan principles of Sam,
Kam, Dand and Bheet for preaching treachery and subjugating minorities
have been presented.
7. Dalbandin & Chaghai -Memories of an Earlier Visit
Ummat 05, 6, 7.07.1998
The Nation 10.07.1998
Frontier Post 25, 26.07.1998
The Muslim 01.07.1998
Pulse 7-13.08.98 & 14-20.08.98
Defence Journal July, 1998
The experience of carrying out Aero-Magnetic Survey in Balochistan
and Sindh in 1976 and some episodes at Dalbandin have been described.
8. A Day in the Life of a Technician
Defence Journal August, 1998
Dawn,
Pakistan Times,
Pakistan Observer,
and Khyber Mail on 6 September, 1998.
The active, adventurous and interesting life of a Technician has been
described in first person to give a glimpse of the working on the flight
lines of PAF.
9. 14 Squadron in Defence Of Pakistan's Western Borders in the Afghan War
Dawn 01.11.1998
No 14 Squadron played a very important role in the defence of the western
aerial frontiers of Pakistan during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
( 1979 - 1989 ). The article traces out some of the prominent air battles
during this period.
10. Halifax Hp-57 Bombers in RPAF
Defence Journal April, 1999
The brief sojourn of the Halifax Bombers in RPAF and their operational
and interesting employment have been presented in this article.
11. The Air War in 1971-Revisited
The News 21, 29.10.1997
Pakistan Observer 27,28,2930,31.12.97
Frontier Post 27,28,29.12.1997
Mashriq 16, 17, 18.01.1998
This detailed article provides an insight into the air operations both
in the eastern and western theatres of the 1971 War. It also depicts some
of the heretofore undescribed air battles of the War.
12. Can Pakistan Afford to Let Its Air Guard Down After
Achieving Nuclear Weapon State Status
Defence Journal May, 1999
Power This article discusses the efficacy of airpower and shoots down
the theory that the advent of nuclear capability precludes the need for
an airforce.
13. "There is No Destination Beyond My Reach" The Story of PAF's Air Transport Command
Defence Journal September, 1998
The Air Transport Command of PAF has a very rich history and has passed
through many periods of trials and tribulations. The article goes at length
to describe some of the daring missions carried out by PAF Transport Aircrew.
14. "True Grit" : 14 Squadron's Tale of Indomitable Courage in 1971
Dawn 01.11.1998
This article is dedicated to the valour and courage of the pilots of
No 14 Squadron at Dhaka, who were pitted against ten combat squadrons
of the Indian Air Force during the 1971 War.
15. "Tail Choppers" : Brief History of 50 Years of Excellence of PAF's "Fighting Fourteen"
The Muslim 02.11.1998
Dawn 01.11.1998
This article was specially written to commemorate the Golden Jubilee
of No 14 Squadron and depicts its rich history spread over 50 years.
16. First S. J. for PAF
Nawa-e-Waqt, Muslim, Dawn, The Nation, The News, Jang,
and Pakistan Observer on 04.11.1998
Defence Journal November, 1998
To observe the 50th anniversary of this daring encounter of an unarmed
Dakota aircraft of PAF being attacked by Indian Air Force fighter aircraft
and its pilot Flying Officer Mukhtar Dogar successfully evading them,
this article was written and published in all the major dailies.
17. PAF's Gallant Christian Heroes Carry Quaid's Message
Pakistan Observer, Pakistan Times, . Balochistan Times,
Nation, Jang and Nawa-e-Waqt on 25.12.98
The Friday Times Jan 29 to Feb 04, 1999
Defence Journal December, 1998
To commemorate the gallantry and services of the Christian Officers
of PAF, this article was written and published on Christmas-1998.
18. Triumph in the East
Defence Journal November, 1998
The deeds of valour of PAF's sole squadron in East Pakistan have been
described in this article.
19. No. 9 Multi-Role Squadron
unpublished
Pakistan Air Force The article presents a brief history of No 9 Squadron
which is not only the oldest combat squadron of PAF but also has the unique
honour that seven of its Squadron Commanders have to date gone on to Command
the Pakistan Air Force.
20. Tayran Àbäbïl
Dawn 07.09.1999
The Quranic injunctions for the use of airpower provided in Surah Al-Feil
have been presented in this article along with a brief history of the
advent of air power.
21. "B-130 Bombers"
Dawn 7.09.1999
Kawish, Nawa-e-Waqt, News Asas, Din, Jang, Jurat, Pakistan, Yadgar and
Kohistan on 6.09.1999
PAF's incredible saga of courage and improvisation in turning the wide
bodied and defenceless C-130s into the role of heavy bombers and attack
targets deep inside India has been described in this article.
22. "A Flying Start"
The News, Jang, Nawa-e-Waqt, Mashriq, Ausaf and Khabrain
On 06.09.1999 Defence Journal October, 1999
On 1st September, 1965, Squadron Leader Sarfraz Rafiqui and Flight
Lieutenant Imtiaz Bhatti battled with and destroyed four Indian Air Force
Vampires which were attacking Pakistan Army's ground positions. The audacity
of the PAF pilots forced the Indian Air Force to ground all its Vampires
and Ouragons which comprised 35% of its Air Force. This article provides
an insight into this epic air battle which opened the account for Pakistan
Air Force in 1965.
23. I Flew the Indian Air Force, Gnat
Dawn 07.9.99
PAF fighters forced an Indian Air Force Gnat to surrender and land
at the disused airfield of Pasrur on 3rd September, 1965. Flight Lieutenant
Saad Hatmi flew this aircraft and also provided a close look at the adversary
to enable our pilots to combat this agile enemy fighter aircraft. This
article gives an account of this unique event.
24. Political Philosophy of Sir Muhammad Iqbal
unpublished
25. F-86F & E Sabres in Pakistan Air Force
unpublished
This article eulogises the services of the F-86 Sabre aircraft in Pakistan
Air Force and provides details of various combat operations on this aircraft.
26. The Passing of An Era :Wing Commander
Muzaffar
Ali Syed
The News 18.2.200
The Friday Times Feb 8-24, 2000
Nawa-e-Waqt 29.2.200
Asas 15.2.200
Defence Journal March, 2000
Wing Commander Muzaffar Ali Syed was a renowned critic and writer.
He also served in Pakistan Air Force as an Education Instructor. This
article is an eulogy and an obituary note.
27. PAF Sabre Draws First Blood
unpublished
This is the story of the first aerial encounter of a PAF combat aircraft
with an enemy intruder, an IAF Canberra, which had sneaked into Pakistan
on Eid Day, April 10, 1958. Flight Lieutenant M Yunis, who was on Air
Defence Alert Duty, was scrambled to intercept it. He destroyed the Canberra
at 55000 ft and thus drew first blood for Pakistan Air Force.
28. The End of a Legend
The News, The Nation, Pakistan Times, Frontier Post,
Pakistan Observer, Pakistan, Kaynat, Asas, Aaj, Nawa-e-Waqt, Jang, Mashriq,
Markaz and Ausaf on 26.02.1999.
Defence Journal Feb-March, 1999
The sad demise of AVM Tawab, former Chief of Bangladesh Air Force and
war veteran of 1965 Indo-Pak War left his admirers all over the world
filled with grief. The article is an obituary note to the departed soul.
29. F - 6 Aircraft of Pakistan Air Force
Defence Journal July, 2000
This article enumerates the services of the F-6 aircraft in Pakistan
Air Force for more than three decades.
30. The Advent of Air Power and Pakistan Air Force
The Nation 01.11.1999
The development of airpower and its efficacy in modern warfare has
been discussed in detail.
31. Media Imperialism
Shaheen ( PAF Journal) Summer, 1999
Defence Journal May, 2000
The postulates of media imperialism, the tentacles of western mass
media and information warfare and use of media for propaganda have been
discussed in detail.
32. F-104 Starfighters in Pakistan Air Force
Defence Journal June, 2000
The brief but effective role played by F-104 Starfighters in PAF and
their combat performance has been presented in this article.
33. Islamic Concept of Motivation to Work
The Nation 09.12.1999
The Islamic injunctions for motivating a person to work harder and
their comparison with modern motivation theories has been provided in
this article.
34. Devastation of Pathankot
Unpublished
The attack on Indian airfield of Pathankot on 6 September, 1965 is
termed as one of the most successful air strikes of modern air warfare.
This article provides intricate details of this classic mission.
35. The Role of Media in War
unpublished
The article examines the methods of improving the effectiveness of
the media in war in light of lessons learnt from the Gulf War and the
Kargil Crisis.
36.The PAF Falcons Make History : First-in-the-World 16 Sabres Formation Loop
unpublished
37. Challenge and Response: The Latest Phase in Pakistan's Military Situation
Pakistan Army Journal March, 1990
Shaheen(PAF Journal) Spring, 1990
This article was entered in the Joint Services Essay Competition, 1989
and won a prize. The article reviews the threat to Pakistan and recommends
a strategy to respond to the threat.