Vikas Khanna The chest-thumping by Indian politicos as well as TV journalists on imposition of sanctions by the United States on the Hizbul Mujahedeen (HM), after declaring it a foreign terrorist organisation, gave an impression of a major battle having been won against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. But is it? How does it make any difference if the US freezes any assets … [Read more...] about Declaring Hizbul Mujahedeen a terrorist organisation is no big deal
Pakistan
To survive Pakistan has to overcome its self destructive narrative
Mehtab Karan Singh It is very interesting to note Pakistan’s posture vis-a-vis Jammu and Kashmir on its Independence Day celebrated on 14 August. In a significant departure from tradition, the angst that marks statements on Indian, especially Jammu and Kashmir, was considerably toned down. Pakistan’s acting High Commissioner to India, Syed Haider Shah, called upon India and … [Read more...] about To survive Pakistan has to overcome its self destructive narrative
Ouster of Nawaz Sharif is a setback for Pakistan, challenge for India
Jaibans Singh “Elected governments in Pakistan have less to fear from the Indian Army than from their own- with good reason. For almost 60 years, since October 1958, politicians have lost every battle to gain the higher ground of civilian supremacy,” these fateful words by a well known Pakistani author and intellectual, F.S. Aijazuddin, adequately sum up the current situation … [Read more...] about Ouster of Nawaz Sharif is a setback for Pakistan, challenge for India
Pakistan must dismantle terror infrastructure or face international isolation
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The pressure on Pakistan to put a cap on proliferation of terror from its soil is on the rise. Yet another indictment has come in the form of the US Country Report on Terrorism (CRT) 2016. The report that covers the period of January, 01, 2016 to December, 31, 2016 has retained Pakistan’s name in its list of nations providing “safe heavens” to … [Read more...] about Pakistan must dismantle terror infrastructure or face international isolation
The Kargil War: How courage prevailed upon cowardly duplicity
Jaibans Singh Eighteen years have elapsed since the fateful day, 26 July 1999, when India emerged victorious in the Kargil war. The ignominious designs of a belligerent neighbour (Pakistan) to violate the territorial integrity of the nation were thwarted by a military action that has no parallel in the annals of military history. On this day, the brave soldiers of the Indian … [Read more...] about The Kargil War: How courage prevailed upon cowardly duplicity