Nawaz Sharif is possibly the only Prime Minister of Pakistan who views relations with neighbouring countries from a different prism. He had always believed that the only way forward for Pak’s economic development was to enhance ties with its neighbours and stop support to terror groups. For him, economic development and talks was better than a national policy of ‘supporting […]
In a hot-line conversation on Tuesday, the scheduled day for talks each week, Indo-Pak Director General’s of Military Operations, ‘agreed to fully implement the ceasefire understanding of 2003 in letter and spirit forthwith.’ A near identical statement was issued which stated that both sides, ‘agreed to ensure that henceforth the ceasefire will not be violated. In case of any issue […]
The world always knew that the Pak deep state ruled the country from behind, was responsible for implementing employment of terror groups as part of state policy, had hidden Osama Bin Laden next to a major military training centre in Abbottabad and was openly flaunting and supporting international terrorists, Hafiz Saeed and Azar Masood. Everyone was also aware that the […]
The recent unilateral decision by the defence minister in opening army cantonments across the nation, without taking the views of the army hierarchy, solely based on inputs from the Defence Estates Officer (DEO) and MPs is a major retrograde step. As per press reports this decision was taken unilaterally based on requests from MPs of the concerned areas. MPs, being […]
The IB and the LoC are active, casualties are mounting on both sides, civilians being targeted, posts being destroyed with firing all through the day. There were news reports of Pak Rangers seeking peace, post the destruction of their bunker by the BSF in retaliation, however the next day, tempo from their side increased. This could possibly have been on […]
At a seminar in the Vivekananda International Foundation last week, the navy chief, Admiral Sunil Lanba stated, ‘Maldives is a challenge for us. The present government in Maldives is more inclined towards China. The constitution has been tweaked and some islands have been handed over to the Chinese for development. We will have to wait and watch.’ He added that […]
It began with Secunderabad, where the Local Military Authority (LMA) shut multiple roads for use by civilians residing in colonies located around the cantonment. In some cases, it led to commuters covering an additional distance of seven Kms. Angered residents created multiple social organizations to challenge the authority of the LMA and the powers of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board. Requests, […]
Trump walking out of the Iran nuclear deal, India’s growing proximity to the US including they seeking to designate India as a major strategic ally, India’s close relations with Israel and Saudi Arabia, both arch enemies of Iran, and immense investments in the Chabahar port, when assessed together appears to be a diplomatic nightmare. Added to this confusion is India […]
A massive armed forces veteran rally was held on 20th May at Jantar Mantar. Over five thousand veterans from the three services, spread across the rank and file, representing 14 states from Kerala to J and K, attended the same. The rally was also marking the 1071st day of the agitation, demanding OROP, which commenced on 16 Jun 15. Those who gathered […]
The Pak army chief had recently stated during the passing out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy, ‘It is our sincere belief that the route to peaceful resolution of Indo-Pak disputes, including the core issues of Kashmir, can be found through comprehensive and meaningful dialogue.’ He added, ‘While such dialogue is no favour to any party, it remains the inevitable […]