Indo-Pak and Pak internal

Indo-Pak and Pak internal

Diplomatically engaging Imran The Excelsior 18 Aug 18 Once the appointment of Imran Khan as the PM of Pak was confirmed, Modi called and congratulated him. As per the statement released by the Indian government, Modi expressed hope that democracy will take deeper roots within Pak. He also reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood. In […]

Kashmir

Kashmir

Article 35A indicates the fault lines within the state CENJOWS 16 Aug 18 The debate on Article 35 A continues. The supreme court would now hear the case in the last week of this month to determine whether it deserves to be referred to a constitutional bench. Legal issues aside, the re-emergence of the debate has brought to fore the […]

How long will Imran Khan’s honeymoon with the army continue ORF 08 Aug 18

How long will Imran Khan’s honeymoon with the army continue ORF 08 Aug 18

The recently concluded Pak elections almost went according to the script as determined by the deep state. The two reigning political parties, which have shared power over decades were pushed into the side lines and an almost obscure playboy politician, with no experience in governance, brought to power. Denying level playing fields to political parties other than Imran’s PTI, curbing […]

Review the intake process to reduce shortfall levels in the armed forces CENJOWS 06 Aug 18

Review the intake process to reduce shortfall levels in the armed forces CENJOWS 06 Aug 18

In a reply to a question raised in parliament, the government stated that the army faces a shortfall of 7,298 officers. The statement read, ‘As on 01 Jan 2018, the authorised strength of the army was 49,933 but it has 42, 635’. This shortfall impacts the lowest levels of leadership. It is this cutting edge of leadership which has ensured […]