Dr. Simrit Kahlon Gilgit-Baltistan, is once again witnessing a public insurgence against the repressive Pakistani regime. For more the three months now, since early November 2017, the local people, especially traders, are out in the streets in protest against the “immoral and unlawful” taxes being imposed upon them by the Government of Pakistan. Complete shutdown and public … [Read more...] about Pakistani repression: Local protests in Gilgit-Baltistan merit global attention
Pakistan
Hafiz Saeed surviving on support of Pakistan Army, but for how long?
Vikas Khanna The international terrorist Hafiz Saeed has been repeatedly thumbing his nose at the Pakistani establishment as well as at the United States, but Islamabad remains obdurate in not taking any action against him. Some news items of the possibility of his organizations being taken over by the state are doing the rounds. Even a child can understand that these are … [Read more...] about Hafiz Saeed surviving on support of Pakistan Army, but for how long?
Pakistan: On the brink of international isolation and ignominy
Jaibans Singh Pakistan is, quite apparently, rattled by the extensive support that the call for a “Free Balochistan” is getting across Europe. Its foreign office is engrossed in attempts to scuttle the meetings and demonstrations being organised by the Baloch activists in many European countries with increasing frequency. The meetings and demonstrations are successfully … [Read more...] about Pakistan: On the brink of international isolation and ignominy
Hafiz Saeed’s release should elicit strong US response
Vikas Khanna That Pakistan is a reluctant player in the global war against terror is well known to the world. The frequent flip-flops by world powers have only emboldened the country to carry out its state policy of sponsoring terrorism with impunity. Due to the unflinching support from its all-weather ally China, which has often misused its position of veto power … [Read more...] about Hafiz Saeed’s release should elicit strong US response
Hafiz Saeed is a bigger threat to the world than to India
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The macabre game plan of Pakistani terrorist Hafiz Saeed is in full swing. His recent release from “House Arrest” by a Pakistani court on grounds of lack of evidence has opened yet another chapter in his already colourful history. It proves that this criminal is not only above the government but also the instrument of law in Pakistan. In that country such an … [Read more...] about Hafiz Saeed is a bigger threat to the world than to India