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
Women in combat role: Proving their mettle in J&K
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Winds of change are taking place in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in more ways than one. A welcome development in recent times is enhancement in induction of women in security forces operating in the region. The ball was set rolling in August, 2020 with deployment of what the media termed as "Rifle Women" on duty along the Line of Control (LOC). … [Read more...] about Women in combat role: Proving their mettle in J&K