Simrit Kahlon "You are free; you are free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other place of worship in this State of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion or caste or creed -- that has nothing to do with the business of the State". This was the promise made by Muhammad Ali Jinnah to the people of the country that he carved out of the … [Read more...] about Mindless destruction of religious heritage in Pakistan should stop
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It is time to contain the China-Pakistan nuclear nexus
Prabhakar Gupta Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif seems to be taking his additional duties as foreign minister of the country a bit too seriously; most of the time he is out of the country. What is important is to analyse the methodology behind his visits; the fact that he has gone maximum to the US, Saudi Arabia, China, Turkey speaks it all. Most of the countries fall in … [Read more...] about It is time to contain the China-Pakistan nuclear nexus
Pakistan unconcerned as Taliban smells victory
Jaibans Singh International headlines over the past month or so, on the crucial aspect of the much heralded talks between the government of Pakistan and the militant Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) also called the Pakistan Taliban run something like this - “Pakistan-Taliban peace talks begin in Islamabad,” Reuters February, 06. “Pakistan suspends peace talks with … [Read more...] about Pakistan unconcerned as Taliban smells victory
Afsal Guru: the emerging patron saint of Pakistani Jihadists
Jaibans Singh Jihadist groups in Pakistan have taken it upon themselves to make an Islamic icon out of Afsal Guru. In September, 2013, a 94-page book titled, “Ahle Imaan Ke Naam Saheed Mohammad Afsal Guru Ka Aakhri Paigam,” was released by JKLF leader, Nayeem Khan, at a Srinagar hotel. Published by National Front, a constituent of the Hurriyat Conference, the book is said to … [Read more...] about Afsal Guru: the emerging patron saint of Pakistani Jihadists
Dealing with the TTP: vacillation will not get Pakistan anywhere
Jaibans Singh The manner in which the much touted talks between the government of Pakistan and the militant conglomerate Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are developing is confusing to say the least. In the very first meeting with the negotiating committee, the TTP representatives had clarified that they do not recognise the constitution of Pakistan. The cleric of the Lal … [Read more...] about Dealing with the TTP: vacillation will not get Pakistan anywhere