Jaibans Singh The restive Xinjiang province in China has been in the throes of violent incidents for the past one month or so. In the most recent incidents, about 20 people have reportedly been killed by members of the minority Uighur community in what is being termed as ‘terrorist attacks”. In yet another incident, about a week ago, rioters stormed a police station in Hotan; … [Read more...] about Violence in Xinjiang may lead to China-Pakistan impasse
Kulgam rape case: Disruption of peace should be challenged
Jaibans Singh The alleged rape of a mentally unstable woman from Gujjardara village in Manzigam, Kulgam, supposedly by two unknown Army personnel, is presently in the eye of a storm. Even as the hapless woman and her family are trying to come to grips with the problem and also going through the investigation process, vested interests are on overdrive in their attempt to gain … [Read more...] about Kulgam rape case: Disruption of peace should be challenged
Pakistan must forget Kashmir; focus on internal problems
Jaibans Singh A Pakistani newspaper, The Express Tribune, in an article dated June, 30, 2011 and titled, ‘Leave Kashmir alone and focus on internal problems: Manmohan tells Pakistan” has stated that the, “Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed hope that Pakistan will “leave Kashmir alone”, as it has its own share of internal problems to deal with”. The newspaper … [Read more...] about Pakistan must forget Kashmir; focus on internal problems
People must draw inspiration from the Amarnathji Shrine
Jaibans Singh The State of J&K is steeped in history and culture and has its fair share of mythology and religious folklore, based predominantly on the principles of Kashmiriyat, social harmony, peaceful coexistence and homogenised society. The Dargah’s of Sufi saints are revered by Hindus and Muslims with equal fervour, so is the holy shrine of Amarnathji which is an … [Read more...] about People must draw inspiration from the Amarnathji Shrine
Pakistan’s doctrine of strategic depth is a strategic blunder
Jaibans Singh Pakistan’s military thinking has perennially focused on the creation of strategic depth against India. Always wary of India’s military might, Pakistan looks towards Afghanistan and the Central Asian Republics (CAR) as land masses that can meet its most significant strategic requirement. This has been the primary reason for its assisting Afghanistan during the … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s doctrine of strategic depth is a strategic blunder