Jaibans Singh Majid Khan, a budding footballer of Anantnag, Kashmir, joined the terrorist outfit, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in beginning November this year, only to quit and surrender to security forces a week later due to an appeal by his family. The incident acted as a catalyst for more appeals by Kashmiri families to their rebellious wards to disown the cult of terrorism and … [Read more...] about Surrender by militants: A positive trend but not without pitfalls
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Dragon drags its feet on fight against terror
Vikas Khanna Can China be a trusted ally in the global war against terrorism? The question assumes significance due to the country’s steadfast protection to Masood Azhar, the chief of Pakistan-based terror organization Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The country has been consistently scuttling the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) effort to declare him a global terrorist. India … [Read more...] about Dragon drags its feet on fight against terror
Caught, stumped, hit wicket: Red Card awaits Pakistan
Vikas Khanna Of late, Pakistan has been failing to read the new pitch laid-out by the global community, particularly, the United States. Accustomed to playing on a placid wicket with straight deliveries, Pakistan has been facing bouncers since the ascendency of Donald Trump as US President. Taking off from his statements while announcing the US administration’s Afghanistan … [Read more...] about Caught, stumped, hit wicket: Red Card awaits Pakistan
Will China walk the talk on terror?
Vikas Khanna Unpredictability seems to be the mantra of China’s foreign policy! To everyone’s surprise, China joined hands with the four other BRICS nations and endorsed the Xiamen declaration that named militant groups based in Pakistan as a security concern in the region. The groups named in the declaration included Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Afghan … [Read more...] about Will China walk the talk on terror?
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