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
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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