Capt. Anil Gour The state of Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with the untimely demise of one of its tallest leaders of all times, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. There are volumes being written about the man that he was. He is being hailed as experienced leader who gave prime importance only to the good of the state and its people, a patriot and nationalist to the core, he was known … [Read more...] about PDP-BJP coalition: Mufti Sahab’s legacy must survive at all cost
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Ping-Pong in Indo-Pakistan talks needs a pause
Vikas Khanna An attack on an airbase in the border town of Pathankot by Pakistan-based terrorists poses a serious challenge to immediate engagement between New Delhi and Islamabad. The siege, which continued for more than 72 hours, left seven Indian soldiers dead and scores others injured. The January 15 foreign secretary level talks seem to be in jeopardy. That National … [Read more...] about Ping-Pong in Indo-Pakistan talks needs a pause
Gilgit-Baltistan must figure predominantly in Indo-Pakistan talks
Mehtab Karan Singh There is positivity in the air so far as relations between India and Pakistan are concerned. Concerted efforts to resurrect the broken relationship are being made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. These are bearing encouraging results, despite the political constraints imposed on the Sharif by the Pakistan Army. All eyes are … [Read more...] about Gilgit-Baltistan must figure predominantly in Indo-Pakistan talks
Time for Sharif to stand up and be counted
Jaibans Singh The impromptu visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Pakistan to greet his counterpart Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on his birthday has taken the world by surprise. In fact it has created a diplomatic history by virtue of its sheer boldness and diversion from convention. One thing that stands out is that the Prime Minister of India has the capacity to change the … [Read more...] about Time for Sharif to stand up and be counted
Dormant India-Pakistan ties need a jolt
Vikas Khanna It was not a surprise stopover when Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Lahore from Afghanistan to meet and greet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on his 66th birthday. It was the visit shrouded in secrecy. Since the PMO has taken over reigns of foreign affairs with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the helm, diplomacy has acquired a new meaning. … [Read more...] about Dormant India-Pakistan ties need a jolt