Dr. Simrit Kahlon Nawaz Sharif may have appointed six army chiefs for his country during his multiple stints as prime minister, but each instance has posed for him a different set of challenges; this time round is no different. It is quite apparent that Nawaz Sharif would like to see the exit of the incumbent army chief, General Raheel Sharif, and that too as soon as … [Read more...] about The “Raheel” factor: Possibilities and ramifications
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Punishing Pakistan: India is on the right track
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The feeling of outrage that has swept India in the aftermath of the Uri attack has found expression in a number of steps that government has taken to punish Pakistan. It has to be appreciated that the government has to move deliberately, while keeping the long term implication in mind. It does not have the luxury of getting swept away by emotion like the … [Read more...] about Punishing Pakistan: India is on the right track
India must remain steadfast on Balochistan
Mehtab Karan Singh “Today from the ramparts of Red Fort, I want to greet and express my thanks to some people. In the last few days, people of Balochistan, Gilgit, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir have thanked me, have expressed gratitude, and expressed good wishes for me.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with this statement in his address to the Nation on the 70th Independence Day … [Read more...] about India must remain steadfast on Balochistan
Modi’s principled stand against Pakistan’s duplicity
Jaibans Singh India has finally taken a firm and righteous stand with regard to the spiralling state and radical Islam sponsored violence in Pakistan. The posture now adopted by the Government of India with regard to the atrocities and human rights violations being committed in Baluchistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) should have come by a long time back. … [Read more...] about Modi’s principled stand against Pakistan’s duplicity
India’s posture on Baluchistan and POJK: On course at last
Jasbir Sarai Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, during the celebrations of his country’s 70th Independence Day, has given yet another demonstration of his governments over riding interest in Kashmir, regardless of the same being immoral and dishonourable. “As far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, we are dedicating this year’s Independence Day to the freedom of … [Read more...] about India’s posture on Baluchistan and POJK: On course at last