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
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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
Pakistan’s militant genie may not go back into the lamp
Brigadier (retired) Atul Nagpal As Pakistan and the world come to terms with the Bachha Khan University (BKU) carnage, there is a realisation, now more than ever, of the persisting gaps and vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s security infrastructure, which terrorists have time and again exploited quite easily. The brutal attack also highlights the threats to the internal security … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s militant genie may not go back into the lamp
Pakistan’s fatuous “Kashmir Solidarity Day”
Jaibans Singh Pakistan is all geared up to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day on 5, February. This is an annual ritual since 1990. The stated objective of this exercise is to highlight the so-called aspirations of the people of Kashmir who are supposedly struggling to achieve self-determination. The actual objective is downright propaganda, totally divorced from the reality on … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s fatuous “Kashmir Solidarity Day”
Restoration of Indo-Pakistan dialogue: The sooner the better
Brig. Atul Nagpal (Retired) Even when faced with the improbability of making much headway on terrorism and Kashmir in any resumed dialogue in the future, it remains important for India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue with each other. What both the countries must recognise is the failures and fallacies in policies and approaches so as to avoid points of saturation and allow … [Read more...] about Restoration of Indo-Pakistan dialogue: The sooner the better