Jaibans Singh After more than six decades of independence, there are a million plus citizens of India who are languishing under foreign occupation, being suppressed, humiliated and exploited by mercenary forces for economic gains. This statement may come across as ludicrous to all those who are unaware about the state of affairs in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Jammu and … [Read more...] about India’s moral responsibility towards Gilgit-Baltistan
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Avalanche catastrophe in Kashmir: Are Army’s sacrifices being ignored?
Jaibans Singh This winter, the Kashmir valley has witnessed an unusually high degree of nature’s wrath. It has been hit by a spate of avalanches in the last few weeks especially so in Gurez and Sonamarg, leading to loss of life, communication breakdowns, and many other hardships. It is the Army units posted in these remote areas who have faced the brunt of this huge natural … [Read more...] about Avalanche catastrophe in Kashmir: Are Army’s sacrifices being ignored?
Pakistan’s lost war against the Taliban
Prabhakar Gupta Having suffered enough casualties and loss of face to an extent which threatens to derail his comeback bid, President Obama is in his hurry to find a `quick-fix’ solution to the Afghan imbroglio. By now it is evident that he is not even averse to courting the Taliban, his enemy number one, to achieve this objective. When seen in real terms, this policy … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s lost war against the Taliban
Pathribal case:More to it than meets the eye
Jasbir Sarai Two decades of terrorism and insurgency in the Kashmir Valley has brought in its wake a unique set of problems and issues. More than once, those who have been entrusted with the responsibility of countering this menace have found themselves in the dock with allegations of misconduct, misdemeanor and even outright killing of civilians. The most famous amongst such … [Read more...] about Pathribal case:More to it than meets the eye
Balochistan: In the eye of the storm
S Ranjan Baluchistan, the westernmost province of Pakistan is the largest in the country occupying 43 percent of its total area of 796,000 square kilometers. It is also the least populated with just five percent of the total population. This Province has been struggling for its rights ever since the creation of the Pakistan nation. In the absence of a positive response from … [Read more...] about Balochistan: In the eye of the storm