Jaibans Singh On November 24, the President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, promoted Lt General Asim Munir Ahmed, to the rank of General and appointed him as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Pakistan Army. The appointment, for once, has been made on the grounds of seniority, which mostly does not happen in Pakistan. Nevertheless, the selection process generated intense controversy … [Read more...] about New chief of the Pakistan Army : Implication and impact on India
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Pulwama attack: India avenged the dastardly act, but the threat persists
Jaibans Singh Valentine Day is India comes with a note of sobriety since 2019 as it also marks a dastardly VBIED (Vehicle Based Improvised Explosive Device) attack by enemies of the nation on a CRPF convoy at Pulwama, Kashmir, which left 40 brave soldiers of the nation dead. As in the preceding years, this year too, the Indian nation rose in memory of those who … [Read more...] about Pulwama attack: India avenged the dastardly act, but the threat persists
Pakistani propaganda in Afzals name stands exposed and marginalised
Jaibans Singh Mohammad Afzal Guru, a native from Sopore, Kashmir and an active member of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) was arrested and charged for his role in the planning and execution of the attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001. Complete judicial process was followed in the ensuing case against him and he received a death sentence. The verdict was … [Read more...] about Pakistani propaganda in Afzals name stands exposed and marginalised
Pakistan’s Socio-economic instability makes it dangerous for India
Jaibans Singh India has celebrated the 50th anniversary of the decisive victory over Pakistan in the war of 1971 as "Swarnim Vijay Varsh" with great enthusiasm. Functions were held, battles remembered and veterans of the war felicitated. With the infectious enthusiasm over and done with, it is time for a reality check - did the great victory break Pakistan and eliminate … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s Socio-economic instability makes it dangerous for India
Kashmiri leaders need to introspect, apply course correction
Dr. Simrit Kahlon A good political leader always feels the pulse of the people and modifies his policies accordingly; those who fail to move with the times become politically irrelevant. The leaders of the so-called mainstream parties of Kashmir, mainly the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) are, sadly, unable to adjust to the new reality of … [Read more...] about Kashmiri leaders need to introspect, apply course correction
J&K: Running the last lap requires complete synergy of effort
Jaibans Singh The Tri-colour flying proudly in Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Kashmir and other places across the valley is a very joyful sight indeed. It brings about a feeling of relief at the prospect of the trouble torn region, at last, moving towards normality. While admitting that the desired end state is yet to be achieved, there is a fair degree of positivity among the … [Read more...] about J&K: Running the last lap requires complete synergy of effort
Power play & fissures in Pakistan Army pose danger internationally
Jaibans Singh The Pakistan army is going through a huge internal crisis, fissures are visible through the rank and file of the organisation. While discontent at the lower level is quite apparent, it is the power play within the senior leadership that is more significant; it is the result of a succession battle that is now raging with the second, and possibly final, term of … [Read more...] about Power play & fissures in Pakistan Army pose danger internationally
The world must realise that Pakistan is a rogue state
Jaibans Singh The 9/11 anniversary this year has brought in its wake old memories and new horrors. After two decades and Trillions of Dollars down the drain the world is back to square one, the difference being that, yet again, a super power stands humiliated while the extremists and terrorists are having the last laugh. Strategic analysts across the world are voicing … [Read more...] about The world must realise that Pakistan is a rogue state
Syed Geelani: Architect of a dark, turbulent period in the history of Kashmir
Jaibans Singh "It is a real tragedy that Geelani was buried in India and not in Pakistan." This statement posted on Facebook by Indu Jalali, a Kashmiri Pandit lady living in Europe, aptly summarises the widespread sentiment at the demise, due to old age, of the Kashmiri separatist, Syed Ali Geelani, at age 91, on 1 September. Geelani was the kingpin of separatism in … [Read more...] about Syed Geelani: Architect of a dark, turbulent period in the history of Kashmir
Afghanistan: India needs to remain conscious of security concerns
Hardeep Bedi Afghanistan is, once again, going through a very challenging phase marked by uncertainty. Even as the Government of Afghanistan exudes confidence, there is news of the Taliban gaining ground and power across the country. Reports emanating from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) suggest that the Taliban is, as yet, contained in the southern areas … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: India needs to remain conscious of security concerns