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Group Captain Muhammad Naeem Khaliq (Retd) joined the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies as Director in December 2025. He served in the Pakistan Air Force for 26 years in the GD(P) Branch, building extensive operational and professional experience. During his career, he flew a wide range of fighter, trainer, and AWACS aircraft, and held key command and staff appointments. He holds a Master’s degree in War Studies from the National Defence University, Islamabad. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) from Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and is a Qualified Flying Instructor certified by both PAF and PCAA. Additionally, he possesses multiple professional qualifications in Aviation Safety and Aircraft Accident Investigation.
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Have you noticed a significant decline in our willingness to listen during everyday conversations? There was a time when our elders stressed the importance of letting someone finish their thoughts before responding.
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Barbers are generally very talkative. They always like to give their point of view on host of issues, ranging from what’s happening in locality to politics and sometimes even religion. I try and get a haircut at least once a month and visit different barber shops. Last month when I visited a nearby barber shop, the barber was very quiet which was a bit unusual.
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When the Indian Airforce (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas showcased its capabilities at the prestigious Bahrain International Air Show, all eyes were on it, especially since the Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Airforce (CAS PAF) was also in Bahrain for an official visit.
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