Dr. Simrit Kahlon It is heartening to see the government at the centre and at the state level in Jammu and Kashmir exhibit a rare confidence in dealing with the situation in trouble torn Kashmir. Undoubtedly, there is political and social pressure accentuated by a shrill media, but it has not deterred the government from pursuing a well laid out policy and consistent posture … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
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Human Rights abuse in Pakistan
Jaibans Singh A seminar on “Human Rights abuses in Pakistan” was organised by the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in collaboration with Asian-Eurasian Human Rights Forum on June, 22. The areas addressed were disappearance of minorities from the demographics of the country; persecution of minority communities like the Sikhs, Hindus and Christians and particularly non-Sunni … [Read more...] about Human Rights abuse in Pakistan
Pakistan Day: A celebration of failure and dissension
Jasbir Sarai “March 23, 1940, we pledged to make Pakistan, and we were successful. Let’s make a pledge today that we will cleanse Pakistan of terrorism, because, this is our Pakistan,” said General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of the all powerful Pakistan Army on the eve of the 77th Pakistan Day. Pakistan Day, celebrated on 23, March and also called Yaum-e-Pakistan, has a dual … [Read more...] about Pakistan Day: A celebration of failure and dissension
Chittisinghpura: Terrorism was defeated then, will be defeated in future too
Mehtab Karan Singh Seventeen years back on the fateful evening of March, 20, 2000, the Kashmir Valley witnessed an incident of extreme brutality and barbarity, which sent shock waves across the region. Terrorists dressed in military fatigues and masquerading as soldiers of the Indian Army entered Village Chittisinghpura, District Anantnag, Kashmir and shot to death 36 … [Read more...] about Chittisinghpura: Terrorism was defeated then, will be defeated in future too
Sharif versus Saeed: Internal politics at play
Mehtab Karan Singh General elections are due in Pakistan in mid-2018. They will witness a fair amount of acrimony and belligerence with political parties leveraging all the clout and muscle that they can muster. Of particular value for all contesting parties will be the militant lobby that holds tremendous power and resources. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has … [Read more...] about Sharif versus Saeed: Internal politics at play