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
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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