Jasbir Sarai The respite since the handing over of Wing Commander Abhinandan to India by the Pakistani authorities is being viewed with a degree of relief by many. There is a perception of receding war clouds. The question here is - is this a lull before the storm? The situation along the Line of Control (LOC) is heated up with both sides resorting to intensive … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s posture: A lull before the storm
Gen Qamar Bajwa
Barbaric violence against innocents: Kashmir policy of Pakistan Army is crumbling
"Pakistan and India have an undeniably challenging relationship. We, however, owe it to our peoples, especially the future generations, to peacefully resolve all outstanding issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute....,” wrote Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 September, even as reports came in about the killing and mutilation … [Read more...] about Barbaric violence against innocents: Kashmir policy of Pakistan Army is crumbling
Imran Khan fits the bill for the Pakistan Army
Vikas Khanna About a week back, Imran Khan visited the Pakistan Army Headquarters at Rawalpindi. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Army Chief, General Qamar Bajwa and briefed on operational matters. He was accompanied by his senior cabinet colleagues, the Ministers of Defence, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Information and Minister of State for Interior. Khan is said to … [Read more...] about Imran Khan fits the bill for the Pakistan Army
Pakistan: The Army rules while charade of democracy continues
Mehtab Karan Singh In the course of history there are innumerable instances of political power being usurped through deceit. The world has seen proxy rulers, all powerful regents to monarchs, alternative power centers et al. In the modern context, where democracy and empowerment of the people has emerged as the most preferred and acceptable political choice, many dictatorships … [Read more...] about Pakistan: The Army rules while charade of democracy continues
To survive Pakistan has to overcome its self destructive narrative
Mehtab Karan Singh It is very interesting to note Pakistan’s posture vis-a-vis Jammu and Kashmir on its Independence Day celebrated on 14 August. In a significant departure from tradition, the angst that marks statements on Indian, especially Jammu and Kashmir, was considerably toned down. Pakistan’s acting High Commissioner to India, Syed Haider Shah, called upon India and … [Read more...] about To survive Pakistan has to overcome its self destructive narrative