The passing spectacle

ONE year ago, Pakistan scored a big victory in the May war against India and a round of applause went up around the country for the valiant efforts of our armed forces. Today, Pakistan is on the brink of securing a historic peace deal between the US and Iran. This is an impressive roster of victories on the geopolitical stage for a country that everyone was ready to write off only a few years ago. But as these successes roll in, it is worth our while to remember what a strong defence is all abou...