Dr Simrit Kahlon Acknowledgement of achievements is an important aspect of nation building. It give a sense of pride to the recipients for having their efforts recognised by the society that they live in and motivates others to strive beyond their capabilities to achieve something memorable. Such acknowledgements become all the more important in regions like Jammu and Kashmir … [Read more...] about Indian Army’s motivational initiative in Jammu and Kashmir
Narcotic Smuggling Cross-LOC: Law should take its course
Dr Simrit Kahlon Confidence Building Measures (CBM’s) between India and Pakistan, quite fragile in the best of times, are going for a toss yet again with the stand-off regarding narcotics smuggling from Pakistan through the conduit of cross line of control trade continuing for almost two weeks despite diplomatic intervention at the highest level. It is obstinacy on the part of … [Read more...] about Narcotic Smuggling Cross-LOC: Law should take its course
Baba Jan: ‘Che Guevara’ of Gilgit-Baltistan
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Baba Jan Hunzai is not a terrorist, he is the chairperson of Progressive Youth Front of Pakistan Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan and member of the central executive committee of the Pakistan Labour Party; a simple and motivated social activist who had the courage to raise his voice for the sake of his people. For this, he along with his associates was imprisoned, … [Read more...] about Baba Jan: ‘Che Guevara’ of Gilgit-Baltistan
Internal displacement in Jammu and Kashmir: A serious human rights issue
Dr Simrit Kahlon The United Nations established a commission on human rights in 1946 with Eleanor Roosevelt as its chairperson. The commission drafted the Declaration of Human Rights which received unanimous approval from the member states on December, 10, 1948. It was through this document that the UN defined the qualities of a decent standard of living for all people … [Read more...] about Internal displacement in Jammu and Kashmir: A serious human rights issue
From Kayani to Raheel: Charting of Pakistan’s destiny
Simrit Kahlon The handing taking over ceremony between chiefs of the Pakistan army is a huge public affair. It is held in a beautifully laid out stadium packed with army officers, civilian dignitaries and even children. The process includes a ceremonial parade, handing over of the baton from the outgoing to the incoming chief and an address by both chiefs. This process, by … [Read more...] about From Kayani to Raheel: Charting of Pakistan’s destiny