Dr. Simrit Kahlon Ramzan is a sacred month when Muslims across the world observe fasts and other religious activities. The holy month is called "Ramadan" in Jammu and Kashmir and is observed with great reverence. This year the holy month of Ramadan has commenced on 14 April and will culminate with celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr on 13 March. Ramadan is not only about fasting. … [Read more...] about Ramadan: A month of reflection, spirituality and piety
Indo-Pak Ceasefire: Pakistan’s end game and the Indian response
Dr. Simrit Kahlon It is now two weeks since India and Pakistan, through their respective Director Generals of Military Operations (DGsMO), recommitted to maintenance of the ceasefire protocols that were established in 2003. Ayesha Siddiqa, one of Pakistan's most authoritative analysts has said that the move has the approval of General Qamar Bajwa who, as is well known, is the … [Read more...] about Indo-Pak Ceasefire: Pakistan’s end game and the Indian response
Pakistan should also cease its social media propaganda in J&K
Dr. Simrit Kahlon India and Pakistan armies have agreed to cease firing along the Line of Control (LoC) from midnight of February 24-25, 2021. The agreement has been reached through deliberations of the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of the two countries. “The two sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and all other sectors in a free, frank … [Read more...] about Pakistan should also cease its social media propaganda in J&K
Fiscal mismanagement will lead to disastrous consequences in Pakistan
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Pakistan’s economy has been hurtling southwards for more than a decade now. Its present growth rate, hovering around 2-3 percent, makes it one of the lowest growing economies in South Asia trailed only by Sri Lanka and Maldives. Imran Khan won the general election on the promise of resurrecting the economy, instead, his short tenure has witnessed about 20 … [Read more...] about Fiscal mismanagement will lead to disastrous consequences in Pakistan
Pakistan’s tryst to move from virtual dictatorship to actual democracy
Dr. Simrit Kahlon "Politics makes strange bed fellows" - this proverb, meaning that that political alliances in a common cause may bring together those of widely differing views, is today most applicable to Pakistan. Eleven political parties, including the PML (N) and the PPP that are sworn enemies have come together under an umbrella organisation named Pakistan Democratic … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s tryst to move from virtual dictatorship to actual democracy