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Airpower and Counterterrorism: Lessons from Afghanistan
Airpower and counterterrorism evolve as Pakistan fights terrorism in Afghanistan with airstrikes, intelligence, and advanced tech.
April 25, 2025
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Group Captain Sultan Mehmood Hali, a distinguished veteran of the Pakistan Air Force, transitioned to a successful career in journalism after accumulating 4,500 flying hours and commanding various units. He holds Master’s and M Phil degrees in Mass Communication and Broadcast Journalism from the USA.
A trailblazer in electronic media, Hali founded Indus Vision TV Channel, Private Radio FM Channels, and the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)’s Video News Service. His contributions extend to print media, with regular articles in The Nation, Nawa-i-Waqt, and various national and international journals.
Since March 2009, Hali has hosted the weekly English talk show “Defence & Diplomacy” on PTV News. Recognizing his meritorious service, the Government of Pakistan honored him with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (M).
Post-retirement, Hali evolved into a prominent journalist, authoring ten books on current affairs. He is a columnist for Pakistan Today, South Asia, and serves as an analyst, columnist, and international lecturer. Notably, his book “Tormented Truth 1971 & Beyond,” published in 2021 by the National Book Foundation, provides a well-researched analysis of the factors leading to the 1971 Pakistan-India War and challenges the prevailing narrative regarding the events that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
A trailblazer in electronic media, Hali founded Indus Vision TV Channel, Private Radio FM Channels, and the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)’s Video News Service. His contributions extend to print media, with regular articles in The Nation, Nawa-i-Waqt, and various national and international journals.
Since March 2009, Hali has hosted the weekly English talk show “Defence & Diplomacy” on PTV News. Recognizing his meritorious service, the Government of Pakistan honored him with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (M).
Post-retirement, Hali evolved into a prominent journalist, authoring ten books on current affairs. He is a columnist for Pakistan Today, South Asia, and serves as an analyst, columnist, and international lecturer. Notably, his book “Tormented Truth 1971 & Beyond,” published in 2021 by the National Book Foundation, provides a well-researched analysis of the factors leading to the 1971 Pakistan-India War and challenges the prevailing narrative regarding the events that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
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