Caught in the Crossfire : The Inside Story of Pakistan's Secret Services.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Khan, Naseem Akhtar.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intelligence service.

National security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

Caught in the Crossfire: The Inside Story of Pakistan's Secret Services by Naseem Akhtar Khan offers an insightful exploration into the complex world of the Pakistan Army and its intelligence agency, the ISI. Through his personal experiences and eyewitness accounts, Khan unveils significant geo-strategic events impacting Pakistan's national security. The book delves into military history, highlighting the challenges faced by Pakistan's security forces in safeguarding the nation against both internal and external threats. Khan's narrative serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intricacies of Pakistan's military operations and the evolving security landscape. The work is aimed at readers interested in military history, intelligence operations, and regional security dynamics. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

BOOK REVIEWS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Contents

FOREWORD - I

FOREWORD - II

PREFACE

PART 1 THE ARC OF MY LEARNING CURVE

CHAPTER 1 THE OPENING SHOT

The Spotlight

Flashback

The Storyline

CHAPTER 2 AT 'RED-CLAY CASTLE'

The Guardian Angels

My Comrades

The 'Taat' School

The Breeze at the Dawn

CHAPTER 3 THE GAME CHANGER

In a Different World

The Formative Process

Narrow Escape

Thank You, CCH

PART 2 IN THE KHAKIS

CHAPTER 4 THE BRIDGEHEAD OPERATION

Assault Across

The Bridgehead Battle

CHAPTER 5 THE BREAKOUT MANOEUVRES AND THE MENTORS

The Dasher's Way

Battling in the Silent War Zone - Part 1

Back to the 'Dasher's Den'

An Exposure to Martial Law Duties

Becoming Wiser than an Owl

On the Line of Control

'Hannibal' of Murree Hills

Leading the 'Dashers'

At Army General Headquarters

Battling in the Silent War Zone - Part 2

Exposure To International Diplomacy

Battling in the Silent War Zone - Part 3

CHAPTER 6 IN THE KHAKIS: AN INFINITE BLESSING

A Personal Treasure

The Army Values of a Pakistani Soldier

PLATES

PART 3 JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHANGING WORLD ORDER

CHAPTER 7 DIRECTION AND INTENSITY OF THE CROSSFIRE

Crossfire from Across the Borders

The Enemies Within

A Treasonous Interplay with Staggering Consequences

CHAPTER 8 EMERGING SECURITY CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD

An Overview of Regional Security Challenges

Major Security Concerns for Pakistan

Role of Pakistan Armed Forces

The Way Forward

PART 4 FAREWELL TO ARMS AND POST-RETIREMENT VENTURES

CHAPTER 9 RETIREMENT FROM THE ARMY AND A JERKY RE-START

Transition to Civvies

The Close Circuit Routine

Soldiering Through a Patch of Turbulence

CHAPTER 10 QUESTIONING LIFE IS NEVER AN OPTION

Getting into Warrior's Mode.

The Fightback

Lessons Learnt

Private Security Sector, My New Playground

CHAPTER 11 GLOBAL SECURITY PATTERNS: TRENDS RESHAPING PRIVATE SECURITY PROTOCOLS

The Prevailing Security Framework

Emerging Trends in Private Security

Expanding Horizons of the Security Professionals

CHAPTER 12 BEYOND THE FRONTLINES: A SILENT TRIUMPH

The Base of Fire

The Infinite Gain

Bridging the Realms: From Guns to Books

CONCLUSION

THANK YOU NOTE

GLOSSARY

Index

Back cover.

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ISBN:

9781036105112

1036105113

9781036105099

1036105091

OCLC:

1455140532