Terminal X (abbreviation: TX) was launched on August 14, 2010 as an emerging forum on selected intelligence, geopolitics and defence news based in Pakistan. The website started off as a news aggregate and with time, started publishing exclusive in-house analyses and reports.
Today, TX is as a recognized and registered organization based in Pakistan. Our team of analysts and news monitors provide an alternative Pakistani worldview on situations and events that have a substantive impact on geopolitical and military affairs both domestically and abroad.
With its global headquarters in Lahore (Pakistan), Terminal X offers its audience with original, timely and comprehensive news and analyses on issues of international significance.
Spotlight came to TX when it exposed the hoax attack on Abbottabad by US Navy SEALs after which the website went international with its interview to TVN Chile for their documentary on the raid and recently, an interview to Press TV.
Among the aims of the team at Terminal X is to archive selected news which are considered significant. We maintain a diverse audience which includes serving/retired military and intelligence officials, defence manufacturers, businessmen and media organizations (besides civilians); we are proud to have attracted such a dedicated readership over a short period of time.
[Staff Members]
Zaki KhalidDirector General, Editor-in-Chief, Senior Analyst
Bachelors of Arts in French, Journalism and Education from the University of Punjab, Lahore. He has been writing on international geopolitics, current affairs and intelligence/security matters for a variety of online news forums including a few mainstream publications.
Muhammad Masood Saleem Director Human Intelligence, Senior Analyst
A senior financial analyst by profession, he maintains the information network for the organization. He has a keen interest in studying prevailing world affairs and is based in Karachi, Pakistan.
BurraqSenior Analyst (Pakistan military operations and defence)
Nom de plume of an accountant who writes research reports on the latest developments related to the operations of the Pakistani military establishment and is known for his feasible policy recommendations for concerned authorities. Based in Lahore, Pakistan.
Ali Qasmi Finance Head, Incharge Marketing
A chartered management accountant by qualification working at an international firm in Saudi Arabia. He looks after the financial affairs of the organization and is responsible for due allocation of necessary budgeting.
Syed Usama Gilani Incharge, Islamic Intelligence Unit
An IT professional by occupation, he writes research papers on world developments in light of dedicated study of authentic Islamic teachings. He also assists as the Assistant Webmaster. Based in Lahore, Pakistan.
Nauman Umair Khan Incharge, Kashmir & Palestine Affairs
An accountant by qualification and educationist by profession, he manages the back-end affairs for the organization especially inter-departmental coordination and communication management. He is an on-ground activist for Kashmir and Palestine based in Bhimber (Azad Kashmir, Pakistan) and Glasgow (Scotland).
Ziyad al-Shamsi Incharge, Middle East Affairs
Nom de plume of a civil engineer based in Helwan, Egypt who provides critical intelligence information from a vast array of sources spread across the Middle East region including Turkey.
Enl Ecs Incharge, Network Support & Africa Affairs
Nom de plume of a senior IT executive based in Karachi, Pakistan. He supervises the online systems of the organization including backup support and also maintains a network of highly credible sources.
Waqqas Qasmi Marketing Officer (Middle East), Representative in Saudi Arabia
He is an Oracle executive by qualification who works at a government organization in Saudi Arabia as Manager Import & Finance. Besides being a representative for TX in Saudi Arabia, he promotes the organization among the readership circles in the Gulf country.
Mona Yousef Incharge, TX Translation Desk (Arabic) & Middle East Affairs
Based in Amman (Jordan). She manages the nascent Arabic portal for the organization. Besides translation services, she also provides insight on geopolitical developments taking place in the Middle East particularly with regards to Israel.
Ahmed Omar al-Qarout Senior Analyst (Middle East Affairs)
Based in Gaza, occupied Palestine. He is a Civil Engineer by qualification (University of Palestine) and Old Dominion University (Atlanta, US). He brings with him a vast experience in psychosocial research and geopolitical understanding between various nation states. In addition, he leads the Palestinian Institute for Youth Policy Making as its Founder and President.
Harris Khurram Incharge, Mobile Content Development & Multimedia
A software engineer by qualification from FAST Lahore and currently a mobile games designer at a private company. He is responsible for the multimedia department which includes AV recording and the upcoming web shows.
Hassan Tariq Assistant Incharge, Multimedia
A software engineer by qualification from FAST Lahore and currently a senior programmer at a renowned software house based in Lahore, Pakistan. He provides complete behind-the-scenes support for the organization including strategy planning for upcoming projects.
Uzma Mushtaq Incharge, TX Translation Desk (Urdu)
She translates exclusive reports from English to Urdu. A student of M.Phil International Relations at the prestigious National Defence University in Islamabad, Uzma is currently working on her thesis.
Faran Awais Butt Advisor, Technical Affairs & Multimedia Department
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology Lahore and Masters in Computer Engineering from the prestigious Lahore University of Management Sciences. His research topics include Electronic Warfare and Counter Measures. He is currently a lecturer at a renowned university in Lahore and a guest expert for the organization on issues related to electronic warfare and digital security systems; in addition, he gives creative advice for our Multimedia department.
Talha Tariq Advisor, Multimedia Department
He holds a Bachelors in Architecture from the University of South Asia in Lahore, Pakistan. A skilled visual artist and concept artist by talent, he will provide crucial digital artwork for the upcoming web shows and currently gives creative advice for the multimedia department.
