Jaibans Singh The May, 24 meeting of QUAD leaders at Tokyo for the second person-to-person summit has activated the strategic community worldwide into speculation about the global power play in the region, including the Asian mainland and the Indo-pacific. The main issue that is being contemplated is the possibility of China too being confronted with a two-front threat, as … [Read more...] about India has no room for complacency when dealing with China
Pakistan needs to focus more on economy than Politics
Jaibans Singh Change of regime has not helped Pakistan get over its economic woes, the fiscal situation is continuing with its southward plunge with the new government spending more time in the proverbial blame game rather than taking some concrete steps to improve the situation. Even a novice economist would advise Pakistan to impose a financial emergency under Article … [Read more...] about Pakistan needs to focus more on economy than Politics
Pakistan’s premiership will not be a cakewalk for Shehbaz Sharif
Jaibans Singh Pakistan has managed to keep alive its rather ignoble tradition of no prime minister completing his/her full term in office. Imran Khan almost reached there, only to be shunted out unceremoniously at the tail end. Let us briefly run over the drama that was played out to bring about the regime change. Shehbaz Sharif exhibited his astute political skills by … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s premiership will not be a cakewalk for Shehbaz Sharif
The world should be wary of burgeoning instability in Pakistan
Jaibans Singh Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been in the eye of a huge political storm for the past few months. The opposition has been baying for his blood since 8 March when the motion of no-confidence was submitted before the National Assembly Secretariat. Khan, however, has proved to be a tough nut to crack. Before the no-confidence motion could be tabled by the … [Read more...] about The world should be wary of burgeoning instability in Pakistan
Tourist surge in Kashmir : Maintenance of momentum is crucial
Dr. Simrit Kahlon In Kashmir, the advent of the much awaited summer tourism season is heralded with the opening of the famous Tulip garden, Siraj Bagh, on the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains in Srinagar. In 2021, when the garden opened, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted “Whenever you get the opportunity, do visit Jammu and Kashmir and witness the scenic Tulip … [Read more...] about Tourist surge in Kashmir : Maintenance of momentum is crucial
Let’s not forget the horrific Chittisinghpura massacre
Jaibans Singh Village Chittisinghpura, District Anantnag, is the biggest village of the Sikh community in the Kashmir Valley. It is located about 8 kms from Mattan where Guru Nanak, the first Guru of the Sikhs paid a visit. The place holds great sanctity for the Sikh community that has been residing over there for ages. On the fateful evening of March, 20, 2000, … [Read more...] about Let’s not forget the horrific Chittisinghpura massacre
Northern Command holds Investiture Ceremony, honours gallant & distinguished Indian soldiers
Jaibans Singh Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, AVSM, General Officer Commanding- in-Chief (Army Commander), Northern Command, on 15 March, 2022, presented gallantry awards and distinguished service awards to the gallant Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Rank of the command. Sena Medal, Bar to Sena Medal, Yudh Seva Medal and Vashisht Seva Medal were awarded. The … [Read more...] about Northern Command holds Investiture Ceremony, honours gallant & distinguished Indian soldiers
Human trafficking and exploitation: Existential crisis in Pakistan
Jaibans Singh Prime Minister Imran Khan is under fire for multiple reasons; politically, with the build up to the vote of no-confidence gaining momentum, he is staring at an ignominious removal . Khan and his party are trying every trick in the book and doing whatever it takes to defeat the motion. In the process, all norms of the already weak constitutional process are … [Read more...] about Human trafficking and exploitation: Existential crisis in Pakistan
Indo-Pak ceasefire holds for one year while mistrust prevails
Jaibans Singh On 24 February, 2021, the Director General's of Military Operations (DGsMO) of India and Pakistan jointly recommitted to a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LOC) and International Border (IB) that was first declared in 2003. “In the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders, the two DGsMO agreed to address each other’s … [Read more...] about Indo-Pak ceasefire holds for one year while mistrust prevails
POJK: Give closure to unfinished agenda of partition
Jaibans Singh On 22 February 1994, a unanimous resolution was passed by the Indian Parliament, wherein, it was stated that the only outstanding issue between India and Pakistan, so far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, is retrieval of such territories that are under illegal occupation of the neighbouring country. This was the first time in the long history of conflict in … [Read more...] about POJK: Give closure to unfinished agenda of partition