A memoir challenging false international narrative about Pakistan, offering insights from four decades of counterintelligence experience.

The author believes that all international strategic manoeuvrings in the region, mostly rely on information that is entirely fabricated and portrayed by Pakistan’s adversaries to harm its national interests. In his opinion, knowing a realistic picture of Pakistan and the Pakistan army in its true perspective, is important not only for people inside the country but also for the international community, so that they may pursue their relationships and cooperation in the region based on ground realities.

Considering his personal experiences in security and counterintelligence operations during last four decades, he thought of writing this book. He believes that his narrative provides a virtuous material for analysts to ponder history through an authentic premise and predict futuristic security scenarios based on a realistic perspective.

To present his arguments with facts and figures, in a cohesive manner, the author has presented the narrative in shape of a memoir of his lifelong experiences in a cohesive manner, taking full measure of the individuals, institutions and organizations that made a strong impression on his life. During the process, an effort has been made to take the readers along the same curve he followed so that they can clearly grasp the dynamics that drives the life of a Pakistani soldier.

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• 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’63
    • 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
• 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 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 for 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
• Plates