Jaibans Singh Going through Pakistani newspapers is a painful experience. Loot, rape, bomb blasts, militant actions and such like disturbing activities are covered under a thin sheen of lies and deceit. The newspapers talk of governance where there is none, development where there is none, tall claims of the Army’s victories against militants where there are none and worst of … [Read more...] about Joke of the day : Pakistan says Indian Army is indisciplined
Address the larger issues exposed by Wikileaks
By Jaibans Singh Wikileaks has created a storm in the Indian parliament. A cable sent by the US embassy in India to its political masters regarding “cash for votes” during the no trust motion against the UPA government in 2008 has triggered the opposition towards a unified demand for the resignation of the Prime Minister on grounds of corruption. A day or so earlier, the … [Read more...] about Address the larger issues exposed by Wikileaks
The interlocutor’s are on the right track
By Jaibans Singh The panel of three interlocutors appointed by the government of India to engage the people of Jammu and Kashmir in a sustained dialogue so as to understand their problems and their aspirations and then chart a course for the future, is ready to submit an 'initial document' to the government. This document is expected to spell out the contours for a political … [Read more...] about The interlocutor’s are on the right track
The emerging challenges call for a strong response from India
By Jaibans Singh While all eyes are focused on the Afro-Asian region, in the aftermath of the Tunisian and Egyptian upheaval followed by volatile situation now unfolding in Libya, the fact that Pakistan is fast hurtling into a crevice of Islamic fundamentalism is passing off largely unnoticed. The blatant day light assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, the Minister of Minorities of … [Read more...] about The emerging challenges call for a strong response from India
Lashkar : The army of the pure or rampant criminals
By Jaibans Singh The recent incidents of killing of two young girls in Sopore and gunshot injuries sustained by two innocent girls in Pattan have once again exposed the hazards of the gun in the hands of people who have scant value for human life. Kashmir is, unfortunately, a battleground for Pakistan to fructify its unholy ambition of dissecting India. As a result, innocent … [Read more...] about Lashkar : The army of the pure or rampant criminals