Jaibans Singh On November 24, the President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, promoted Lt General Asim Munir Ahmed, to the rank of General and appointed him as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Pakistan Army. The appointment, for once, has been made on the grounds of seniority, which mostly does not happen in Pakistan. Nevertheless, the selection process generated intense controversy … [Read more...] about New chief of the Pakistan Army : Implication and impact on India
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Imran Khan’s outlandish statements against India
Jaibans Singh This year, Imran Khan, the “selected” Prime Minister of Pakistan, chose to celebrate the infamous “Kashmir Solidarity Day” in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK). Predictably, a major part of his speech at Mirpur in POK was directed against India and specifically against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that, "200 million people of Pakistan and its … [Read more...] about Imran Khan’s outlandish statements against India
Pakistan is moving ahead to devour occupied territories of J&K
Jaibans Singh Raja Farooq Haider Khan, the puppet prime minister of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) recently said that, “he may be the last prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).” AJK is the fallacious name that has been given to such territories of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir that have remained under illegal occupation of Pakistan since independence. … [Read more...] about Pakistan is moving ahead to devour occupied territories of J&K
New map of India: Raising heat in Pak & China
Mehtab Karan Singh Within two days of the momentous and historical change of bifurcating the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories being implemented, the Union Government issued the modified map of India released by the Survey of India. The territories of Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) were shown in their new dispensations with their respective … [Read more...] about New map of India: Raising heat in Pak & China
Frustrated Pakistan deep state is reacting to its failure in a graceless manner
Jaibans Singh The Line of Control is heated up yet again! The last few days have seen a heavy exchange of artillery fire. The recent face-off is the result of Indian retaliation to unprovoked fire by Pakistan from its terrorist launch pads in the Jura, Athmuqam and Kundalsahi in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK). It is quite apparent that the Indian Army had specific … [Read more...] about Frustrated Pakistan deep state is reacting to its failure in a graceless manner
J&K: What Pakistan can do and how India should respond
Onkareshwar Pandey The change in status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir carried out in the most legitimate and constitutional manner is essentially an internal matter of the Indian nation. What is galling here is the undesirable and disgusting interference that is being attempted by neighbouring Pakistan. It was of course, expected, since the all-powerful political and … [Read more...] about J&K: What Pakistan can do and how India should respond
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir: Fragile eco-systems being destroyed by covetous Pakistan
Jasbir Sarai The beautiful Neelam Valley in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) stands devastated due to a cloudburst that led to flash floods. The calamity took place on 15, July; most badly hit was the Laswa area, where many houses and a few Mosques have been swept away. More than 23 people are reported killed while many are still missing. The usual media blackout that is … [Read more...] about Pakistan Occupied Kashmir: Fragile eco-systems being destroyed by covetous Pakistan
OHCHR has no understanding of dynamics of Kashmir issue
Jaibans Singh The fatuous approach of the United Nation towards understanding the dynamics of the Kashmir issue came to the fore once more in the second report presented by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on the situation of Human Rights in Kashmir and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The report covers the period from May 2018 to April 2019. On 14 June 2018, … [Read more...] about OHCHR has no understanding of dynamics of Kashmir issue
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement: The game changer in Pakistani politics
Jaibans Singh The people of Pakistan are looking for a game changer political leadership. It is so because, for too long now, the Pakistan Army has maintained proxy control over politicians and political parties. It has either ruled through dictatorships or by proxy, as it is doing presently by placing a pliable Imran Khan at the helm of the political spectrum. Such a … [Read more...] about Pashtun Tahafuz Movement: The game changer in Pakistani politics
Stalling delimitation in J&K: Unjust political opportunism by Kashmiri leadership
Onkareshwar Pandey Jammu and Kashmir is definitely the most talked about state in India. Reams are being written about the situation and environment prevalent there. Every incident of violence, social disruption, perceived economic inequality, elections, government formation, et al is meticulously recorded and spoken about by a whole range of “experts.” What is normal for … [Read more...] about Stalling delimitation in J&K: Unjust political opportunism by Kashmiri leadership