Mehtab Karan Singh The sacking of six army personnel on charges of corruption by Pakistan Army Chief, General Raheel Sharif is eliciting all the right noises in the political, media and social circles of the country. Here is a man, his sycophants are saying, who has not stopped at even punishing his own to give a righteous message to the nation. He is being heralded as the … [Read more...] about Corruption in the Pakistan army and its effect in Baluchistan
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Can India take Pakistan at its face value?
Vikas Khanna Has India scored a self-goal by inviting Pakistani investigating team to Pathankot? It would be naive to expect from Pakistan to agree to any amount of evidence shared with it in terror-related activities in India. For, any kind of admission will expose Pakistan to be bracketed as a rogue state, inviting harsh sanctions. Therefore, Pakistan cannot be expected to … [Read more...] about Can India take Pakistan at its face value?
Pakistan Day highlights need for a “Re-tryst with Destiny”
Jaibans Singh “Today, we are confronted with unprecedented threats and challenges in the form of extremism and terrorism, but we are resolved to defeat these evils. The menace of terrorism and extremism will be completely wiped out from our soil,” said Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in his written statement o released on the occasion of Pakistan Day on March 23. These … [Read more...] about Pakistan Day highlights need for a “Re-tryst with Destiny”
F-16 Sweetner! Suspicious US flirts with Pakistan yet again
Vikas Khanna Over the years, the US has been found vacillating in its approach towards Pakistan. The US’ public posturing does not match with its actions. Its decision to sell $700 million F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan has not only riled India but divided members of the US’ Congress as well. The lame duck President Barack Obama administration’s decision to go ahead with the … [Read more...] about F-16 Sweetner! Suspicious US flirts with Pakistan yet again
Gilgit-Baltistan: Being blatantly exploited by Pakistan yet again
Mehtab Karan Singh Media in Pakistan has, in recent times, been abuzz with the efforts that the Government of Pakistan is making to formally incorporate Gilgit-Baltistan as an integral part of the country. The Government of Pakistan, it seems, is once again poised to play around with the political status of the suppressed people of the region. Gilgit-Baltistan is a part of … [Read more...] about Gilgit-Baltistan: Being blatantly exploited by Pakistan yet again