Jasbir Sarai A political logjam capable of ushering winds of change in Pakistan is becoming visible. The opposition has joined hands against the incumbent Imran Khan led government. The situation may well lead to a constitutional deadlock. The Pakistan Army, interestingly, is in the eye of the storm. The opposition is using Imran Khan to target the Army, and particularly, the … [Read more...] about Pakistan Army: In the eye of the storm within Pakistan
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Pakistan’s tryst to move from virtual dictatorship to actual democracy
Dr. Simrit Kahlon "Politics makes strange bed fellows" - this proverb, meaning that that political alliances in a common cause may bring together those of widely differing views, is today most applicable to Pakistan. Eleven political parties, including the PML (N) and the PPP that are sworn enemies have come together under an umbrella organisation named Pakistan Democratic … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s tryst to move from virtual dictatorship to actual democracy
General Qamar Bajwa: De-facto dictator of Pakistan
Onkareshwar Pandey A change in command of the Pakistan Army normally gives way to a degree of romanticism that the new Chief will be different from his predecessors, will remain within the ambit of his military domain and allow democracy to flourish. Such a thought process was witnessed when General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani took over in what heralded the end of a decade long … [Read more...] about General Qamar Bajwa: De-facto dictator of Pakistan
Colonisation of Gilgit-Baltistan: Imran Khan has taken off from where Nawaz Sharif left
Mehtab Karan Singh The Imran Khan led Government of Pakistan is exhibiting great determination towards integrating Gilgit-Baltistan as the fifth province of the nation and, in this evil design, it has the complete support of the pliant Judiciary. It may be recalled that PML (N) Government led by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had promulgated the Gilgit-Baltistan Reforms … [Read more...] about Colonisation of Gilgit-Baltistan: Imran Khan has taken off from where Nawaz Sharif left
Pakistan: The Army rules while charade of democracy continues
Mehtab Karan Singh In the course of history there are innumerable instances of political power being usurped through deceit. The world has seen proxy rulers, all powerful regents to monarchs, alternative power centers et al. In the modern context, where democracy and empowerment of the people has emerged as the most preferred and acceptable political choice, many dictatorships … [Read more...] about Pakistan: The Army rules while charade of democracy continues
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
Ouster of Nawaz Sharif is a setback for Pakistan, challenge for India
Jaibans Singh “Elected governments in Pakistan have less to fear from the Indian Army than from their own- with good reason. For almost 60 years, since October 1958, politicians have lost every battle to gain the higher ground of civilian supremacy,” these fateful words by a well known Pakistani author and intellectual, F.S. Aijazuddin, adequately sum up the current situation … [Read more...] about Ouster of Nawaz Sharif is a setback for Pakistan, challenge for India
The Kargil War: How courage prevailed upon cowardly duplicity
Jaibans Singh Eighteen years have elapsed since the fateful day, 26 July 1999, when India emerged victorious in the Kargil war. The ignominious designs of a belligerent neighbour (Pakistan) to violate the territorial integrity of the nation were thwarted by a military action that has no parallel in the annals of military history. On this day, the brave soldiers of the Indian … [Read more...] about The Kargil War: How courage prevailed upon cowardly duplicity
Pakistan should looks inwards to allay fears of the world
Mehtab Karan Singh Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s consistent efforts to highlight to the global leaders, the need to unite in the fight against terror received a big boost during his recent meetings with United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. The joint statement issued post his meeting with President Donald Trump deviated … [Read more...] about Pakistan should looks inwards to allay fears of the world
Pakistan Army Chief has scripted the Kulbhushan Jadav case
Jaibans Singh A close scrutiny of Pakistan media lays bare the fact that in the case of Kulbhushan Jadav, the Pakistan Army is following a script carefully laid out by the Pakistan Army chief personally. Jadav is an Indian national who has been awarded a death sentence on charges of spying by a military court in Pakistan.here is evidence to prove that the decision to award the … [Read more...] about Pakistan Army Chief has scripted the Kulbhushan Jadav case