Indo-Pak and Pak internal – Page 27 – Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (Retd.)

December 26, 2018

Is there a middle point in Indo-Pak relations (English Version) Rakshak News 26 Dec 18

http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/is-there-any-middle-path-between-indo-pak-relations Is there a middle point in Indo-Pak relations? (English Version) Rakshak News 26 Dec 18 There are multiple indicators flowing from Pakistan in recent times. The letter from Imran Khan seeking a meeting between foreign ministers in New York on the side lines of the UN General Assembly session was the start point. Following it have been statements that […]

December 18, 2018

Is Pak being pressurized to change its approach towards India CENJOWS 18 Dec 18

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=126 Is Pak being pressurized to change its approach towards India? CENJOWS 18 Dec 18 There have suddenly been multiple overtures from Pak to India, seeking to mend fences and recommence dialogue. These have flowed from Imran Khan and the spokesperson of their army, quoting their army chief. During the ground-breaking ceremony of the Kartarpur corridor on the Pak side, […]

December 4, 2018

Pak may have ulterior motives behind the opening of the Kartarpur corridor CENJOWS 04 Dec 18

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=124 Pak may have ulterior motives behind the opening of the Kartarpur corridor CENJOWS 04 Dec 18 The opening of the Kartarpur corridor has been a long-standing demand by India to meet the aspirations of the Sikh community, which considers the Kartarpur Gurdwara as amongst its holiest shrines. The Gurdwara is located inside Pak, approximately 3–4 Kms from the international […]

November 30, 2018

Kartarpur- what does it convey (English version) Amar Ujala 30 Nov 18

https://www.amarujala.com/columns/opinion/what-is-the-real-intention-of-pakistan?src=top-lead Kartarpur- what does it convey (English version) Amar Ujala 30 Nov 18 Pakistan agreeing to open the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims to visit the famous Kartarpur sahib Gurdwara is a welcome step, however needs to be viewed with caution. The Gurdwara is located inside Pak, approximately 3–4 Kms from the international border. The Gurdwara was established in 1522 […]

November 27, 2018

Trump has his facts right on Pakistan The Statesman 27 Nov 18

Trump has his facts right on Pakistan Trump has his facts right on Pakistan 27 Nov 18 From January this year, President Trump has been targeting Pakistan on multiple occasions. In a tweet on New Year’s Day, Trump stated, ‘The US has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 Billion Dollars in aid over the last 15 years, and they have […]

November 20, 2018

A race Pakistan cannot win The Statesman 20 Nov 18

A race Pakistan cannot win A race Pakistan cannot win 20 Nov 18 The completion of the first deterrence patrol by INS Arihant, India’s first home developed nuclear powered submarine, completing the nuclear deterrence triad, procurement of the S 400 missile systems from Russia and the induction of new heavy calibre guns for the artillery are changing the balance of […]

November 1, 2018

ISI shaping Pak to be run by army ORF 31 Oct 18

https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/isi-shaping-pakistan-run-army-45287/ ISI shaping Pak to be run by army ORF 31 Oct 18 Modern battlefields are shaped by intelligence agencies employing multiple resources available to them. It is intelligence inputs which enables a commander to employ his reserves at the point of decision. While this may be the norm in battle, in Pakistan it is the ISI which is shaping […]

October 31, 2018

Cohesive strategy against Pak is lacking The Excelsior 31 Oct 18

Cohesive strategy against Pak is lacking Cohesive strategy against Pak is lacking 31 Oct 18 Imran Khan’s latest comment in Riyadh that he would again reach out to India post 2019 elections, indicates his desperation in recommencing dialogue. On the same day home minister, Rajnath Singh, stated in Kashmir that talks and terrorism cannot go together, ruling out talks. Earlier […]

October 10, 2018

India must get over its Pak fixation

India needs to get over its Pak fixation India needs to get over its Pak fixation The Excelsior 10 Oct 18 During her speech at the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Sushma Swaraj, India’s external affairs minister, devoted approximately half her speech on Pakistan. This has been the norm over the years. Is this because Pak dominates Indian political space […]

October 9, 2018

No free lunches in fund raising The Statesman 09 Oct 18

The Statesman No free lunches in fund raising 09 Oct 18 Pak has foreign exchange reserves for less than two months of imports. It immediately requires USD 12 Billion as a bailout to clear pending dues. The IMF has recommended stronger measures to be adopted by Pak to restore its financial status. Pak announced its willingness to adopt these measures, […]