Col Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) Tom Weiner of New York Times, when referring to the sensational series of coups in Pakistan on 14 October 1999 said, "For months Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and General Pervez Musharraf were like two scorpions in a bottle waiting to strike." General Musharraf was detailed to go to Colombo to attend a week long Golden Jubilee celebration of … [Read more...] about Pervez Musharraf: A General mired in notoriety and controversy
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Pakistan needs to focus more on economy than Politics
Jaibans Singh Change of regime has not helped Pakistan get over its economic woes, the fiscal situation is continuing with its southward plunge with the new government spending more time in the proverbial blame game rather than taking some concrete steps to improve the situation. Even a novice economist would advise Pakistan to impose a financial emergency under Article … [Read more...] about Pakistan needs to focus more on economy than Politics
Pakistan’s premiership will not be a cakewalk for Shehbaz Sharif
Jaibans Singh Pakistan has managed to keep alive its rather ignoble tradition of no prime minister completing his/her full term in office. Imran Khan almost reached there, only to be shunted out unceremoniously at the tail end. Let us briefly run over the drama that was played out to bring about the regime change. Shehbaz Sharif exhibited his astute political skills by … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s premiership will not be a cakewalk for Shehbaz Sharif
The world should be wary of burgeoning instability in Pakistan
Jaibans Singh Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been in the eye of a huge political storm for the past few months. The opposition has been baying for his blood since 8 March when the motion of no-confidence was submitted before the National Assembly Secretariat. Khan, however, has proved to be a tough nut to crack. Before the no-confidence motion could be tabled by the … [Read more...] about The world should be wary of burgeoning instability in Pakistan
Instability in Pakistan poses huge security concerns for India
Onkareshwar Pandey The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has been cornered from all sides for quite some time now. The opposition is baying for his blood and has moved a motion of no-confidence against him due to the many defections from his own party; the Army Chief, General Qamar Bajwa is also disenchanted with him and has declared that the Army will stay neutral in … [Read more...] about Instability in Pakistan poses huge security concerns for India