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Occupy your brain with nonsense - this loves politicians! Bread and Circuses is a metaphor for a simplistic means of appeasement. In the case of politics, the phrase is used to describe the creation of public approval, not through exemplary or excellent public service or public policy, but through the mere satisfaction of the immediate, shallow requirements of a populace. The phrase also implies the erosion or ignorance of civic duty amongst the concerns of the common man. In modern usage, the phrase has become an adjective to deride a populace that no longer values civic virtues and the public life. To many across the political spectrum, left and right, it connotes the triviality and frivolity that defined the Roman Empire prior to...

Enter the Dragon August 2, 2023 By Air Cdre (R) Muhammad Ali, SI(M) Beginning of a New Era It became apparent that the PAF needed a next generation aircraft and needed it fast. The ageing aircraft had to be replaced with a more potent, reliable weapon system which could counter the emerging threats, in case of any future eventuality. Luckily, keeping the challenges in mind, the PAF has taken things into a new direction by acquiring the most suitable platform of present times. Enter the Dragon. The J-10C ‘Vigorous Dragon’s’ unique design reflects the aircraft’s mission. The large delta wing area, canards and full fly-by-wire characteristics, all contribute to the J-10C’s excellent manoeuvrability particularly at low speeds. Its...

Special report: The Breakup of Pakistan 1969-1971 The haunting tell-tale image on the top is symbolic of the plight of those who had survived the trauma of the 1971 war, which had led to the dismemberment of Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh. She was captured through the lens of acclaimed Indian photographer Raghu Rai who had accompanied the Indian forces to Dhaka during the war. Raghu Rai has gifted his photographs to Dawn for this Special Report. Elections and massacre By S. Akbar Zaidi IN her book, The Struggle for Pakistan: A Muslim Homeland and Global Politics, Ayesha Jalal writes about Gen Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan, who imposed martial law after replacing Gen Ayub Khan in March 1969 as president of Pakistan when the...

Squadron Leader Asim Jawad (KIA) It was an aerobatic show that went wrong during a tricky Aileron Roll maneuver It was not a training mission. No mechanical failure was observed This mission was organized for the military guests who came to visit BAF Zahurul Haque Air Base Squadron Leader Asim Jawad'a (KIA) MaeWest Survival Vest failed to function BAF/ISPR is hiding the facts and blaming the Russian manufacturers' fault On May 9th, a Bangladesh Air Force Russian-made trainer jet, Yak-130, crashed in the Patenga area of Chittagong. The Air Force initially stated that the crash was due to mechanical failure, but analysis of a recently published video revealed that the YAK-130 attempted three Aileron Rolls at a very low altitude and...

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