Jaibans Singh While India is crying hoarse for criminal action against Hafiz Saeed and the United States has gone to the extent of declaring his organization, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) a terrorist outfit, the amiable emir continues to be a hero in Pakistan. This is so because he has the support of the Pakistani government as was very obvious from the statement of the … [Read more...] about Pakistan must wake up to the dangers of radicalisation
China: Will new leadership mean new ideas?
Jaibans Singh A comment made by the Indian Naval Chief about enhanced Indian geo-strategic involvement in the South China sea has, as expected, raised the heckles of the Chinese leadership. The stringent response by the Chinese foreign ministry has come at a time when there is increasing speculation about the effect that the eminent leadership change will have on the relations … [Read more...] about China: Will new leadership mean new ideas?
Counter terrorist operations and human right violations
Jaibans Singh Even as the world is gearing up to celebrate world human rights day on December, 10, in India, it seems, that the National Human Right Commission (NHRC) is gearing up to take cognisance of a very bizarre allegation. If news reports are to be believed, the commission has asked its Director General (Investigation) to collect facts and submit a report, within eight … [Read more...] about Counter terrorist operations and human right violations
Chicanery in defence reporting: A dangerous trend
Jaibans Singh Defence and security is a serious business since the issues involved deal with lives of human beings and can, as such, not be trifled with. The nation takes to defence and security with utmost seriousness; the slightest hint of weakness generates hysteria with a cascading effect. Defence reporting provides no room for speculation, innuendo, … [Read more...] about Chicanery in defence reporting: A dangerous trend
Hurriyat leadership has no business to visit Pakistan
Jaibans Singh There is a lot of excitement in the Hurriyat camp these days; its leaders are getting ready for their periodic sojourn to Pakistan which, after due deliberation with the Pakistani diplomatic set up in India, has been slated for December, 15, onwards. The agenda would include a visit to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) to confer with the political leadership of the … [Read more...] about Hurriyat leadership has no business to visit Pakistan