Mehtab Karan Singh There is no doubt that Sharif is the most powerful man in Pakistan - but which Sharif? Definitely not Nawaz Sharif who is more interested in foreign junkets than the state of his country, but the new Pakistan Army Chief, General Raheel Sharif. The chair of the Army Chief has not lost its power or its sheen after the exit of the all powerful General Ashfaq … [Read more...] about Pakistan Army’s vicious role in India-Pakistan relations
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Gool-Ramban incident has the signature of an ISI operation
Jaibans Singh It is very unfortunate that Jammu and Kashmir had to witness, in the holy month of Ramadan, an incident of violence in Gool, Ramban that has led to the death of four civilians and injury to about 42 persons. In the aftermath, divisive forces directed their full might towards mobilising a mass protest, this time not only in the valley but also south of the Pir … [Read more...] about Gool-Ramban incident has the signature of an ISI operation
Mian Nawaz Sharif has no magic wand to wave
Simrit Kahlon Nawaz Sharif is finally on the hot seat; this comes as quite a relief because the Indian media went irritatingly overboard with his election, selection and anointment. One wonders at such exuberance for a country which, as things stand, is quite inimical towards us. With the euphoria over, it is time to look at the situation logically. There is no point in … [Read more...] about Mian Nawaz Sharif has no magic wand to wave
Pakistan: towards good times or bad?
Jaibans Singh Pakistan is standing on the threshold of history, for the first time in its turbulent existence an elected government, however corrupt and ineffectual, has completed its full term and general elections have been declared for May, 11, 2013, by President Asif Ali Zardari. In accordance with the constitution of the country a care taker government needs to be … [Read more...] about Pakistan: towards good times or bad?
India has a national obligation to support the people of POK
Prabhakar Gupta On February, 17, 2013, Ali Murtaza, a 22 year old resident of Gulhar, Kotli, in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) proceeded on a visit to his relatives residing near the line of control (LOC) with India. Three days later, his body was delivered back to his family by the district administration; it bore terrible marks of torture and mutilation. The devastated … [Read more...] about India has a national obligation to support the people of POK