Dr. Simrit Kahlon International pressure and concern notwithstanding, China is now poised to change the maritime strategic equation in the South Asian region. Media reports suggest that the Gawadar port in Balochistan, Pakistan is likely to become operational in April, 2015. Work is in full swing to establish free-trade zones, where a large number of national and international … [Read more...] about Gawadar port operationalisation: India, US need to redraw maritime strategy
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Pakistan Day: for non-entity Hurriyat, Pakistan is risking peace with India.
Ranjan Chauhan Pakistan celebrated its national day (Pakistan Day) on March, 23, with great fanfare! The celebrations assumed importance this year because the traditional parade was held after a gap of seven years. The last military parade took place on March 23, 2008, when General Pervez Musharraf was President; ever since it has been cancelled due to security concerns. These … [Read more...] about Pakistan Day: for non-entity Hurriyat, Pakistan is risking peace with India.
Pakistan: Running with the hares and hunting with the hounds
Jaibans Singh The suicide bomb attack on two churches in Lahore, Pakistan, has created a feeling of disgust in the collective psyche of the international community. Leaders from across the world have expressed horror over the barbaric act and have condemned it in the strongest possible manner. A spokesman of the Pakistan Taliban, Ahsanullah Ahsan, has claimed responsibility … [Read more...] about Pakistan: Running with the hares and hunting with the hounds
Pakistan is bound to energise its dirty tricks department in J&K
Jaibans Singh Every year on February, 5, Pakistan plays out a charade of celebrating “Kashmir Day.” This year also the usual functions were held by militant organisations and the usual statements were made. “Pakistanis must not back an inch from their position on Kashmir.” “We should celebrate Kashmir Day in such a way that the dream of hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris is … [Read more...] about Pakistan is bound to energise its dirty tricks department in J&K
Islamic State aspires to be sole arbiter of Jihad in Indian sub-continent
Jaibans Singh Sartaj Aziz, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on National Security and Foreign Affairs has, of late, shown a penchant for brushing aside all talk of the presence in Pakistan of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) also called the Islamic State (IS) and “Daish.” The situation on ground, however, belies scope for such optimism which is yet another … [Read more...] about Islamic State aspires to be sole arbiter of Jihad in Indian sub-continent