Mehtab Karan Singh Violence during the Ashura procession is not new to Pakistan; in fact this is one occasion when the minority Shia community is specially targeted over and above the violence and fear that they have to face all the year round. This year, unprecedented security arrangements across the country were put in place to ensure a peaceful passage of the event. … [Read more...] about Sectarian violence in Pakistan is attaining dangerous proportions
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Civil-military liaison conference: a positive development
Jaibans Singh It is very heartening to see the Indian Army and the government of Jammu and Kashmir holding a Civil-Military Liaison Conference (CMLC) at the highest level in a cordial and friendly environment. The matter gains significance due to the fact that the last such conference was held four years back in 2009. The Army Commander, Lieutenant General Sanjiv Chachra, most … [Read more...] about Civil-military liaison conference: a positive development
The line of control is awaiting a statesman
Simrit Kahlon It has been many months now that India and Pakistan are trying to come to grips with the potentially explosive situation of cease fire violations along the line of control and the international border. The beheading of an Indian army soldier in the beginning of this year (2013) and killing of one more was the precursor to a situation that has worsened over the … [Read more...] about The line of control is awaiting a statesman
Deciding the future of Tosa Maidan
Jasbir Sarai A professional military establishment like the Indian army needs to constantly hone its skills with rigorous training. An important aspect in this regard is weapon training whereby the soldiers are given practice in the use of their weapons. This facet has gained more importance in modern times since weapons are technologically advanced and remaining in constant … [Read more...] about Deciding the future of Tosa Maidan
Pakistan stands more at risk from itself than India
Jaibans Singh There seems to be no end to the volatility along the line of control and international border between India and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. Voices of reason have been firmly side-lined in a concerted attempt to ensure that the region remains one of the most militarised in the world. Even after the Prime Ministers of the two Nations had agreed to work towards … [Read more...] about Pakistan stands more at risk from itself than India