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”
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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
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”