India’s Jingoistic Gambits on January 10, 2024BJP’s government has consistently remained engaged in supporting any electoral campaign with hate-mongering, fictitious and politically motivated propaganda against Muslims in India in general and Pakistan in particular. Ironically, India’s Hindutva-driven society succumbs to such political gimmicks and BJP succeeds in securing electoral victory. A recent opinion article by Sachin Parashar in The Times of […]
From Grief to Triumph on December 16, 2023An unsettling recollection of the horrific terrorist attack that took place at the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar on December 16, 2014, lingers in the hearts of the people of Pakistan. The responsibility for this appalling incident lies with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claiming the lives of 134 students, teachers, and the school principal. […]
Hindutva Driven Justice on December 14, 2023The verdict by the Indian Supreme Court on December 11 has caused a stir around the world and brought attention to the Hindutva ideology’s supremacy over justice. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and a bench that was predominately composed of non-Muslims organized this historic ruling, which affirmed the contentious repeal of Article 370 and stripped Jammu […]
Straightening the Twist on November 26, 2023When Pakistan gained its independence, it struggled with a very weak economic base and inadequate infrastructure. Many experts at the time were alarmed by LIFE Magazine’s prescient forecast, published in its January 1948 edition, that Pakistan would collapse within six months as a result of anticipated economic instability. This dismal prognosis resulted from the country […]
Strong Military Forces on November 6, 2023Throughout the annals of history, countries have often been embroiled in conflicts and power struggles as they endeavor to safeguard their sovereignty and security. Weaker states with limited military might were often subjugated by larger ones with strong armies. The contemporary Gaza conflict is an apt example of this harsh reality; it is a stark […]
Kashmir’s Struggle: Black Day on October 30, 2023The conflict in Kashmir has a complicated past that dates back to the division of British India in 1947. Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, was offered the option of joining either India or Pakistan. The First Kashmir War and ensuing tensions followed the country’s choice to join […]
SC Verdict – Ramifications on October 25, 2023A perennially divisive topic in legal and political debates across the globe is the trial of civilians in military courts. The argument that only military courts should hear trials involving state-sponsored attacks is supported by the conviction that these organisations have the knowledge and security procedures required to handle national security-related issues. It is crucial […]
Indian propaganda exposed on October 23, 2023In the history of politics and influence, propaganda has always been a potent tool. It entails the spread of information, frequently information that is skewed or false, in order to support a specific political cause or point of view. Recently, Hindu nationalist propaganda from India has acquired popularity across a range of channels, including the […]
Urgency to deal with TTP threat on October 2, 2023Following a two-decade absence, the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has had an impact on the security dynamics of surrounding nations. Pakistan, which shares a lengthy and porous border with Afghanistan, is one of the countries most impacted. In addition to raising questions about the stability of the area, the Afghan Taliban’s comeback has […]
Cricket’s Darkest Hour on October 1, 2023Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reign has been characterized by a number of divisive choices and policies that have had a significant impact both domestically and internationally since he came into power in 2013. The Modi administration’s advocacy of a Hindu Rashtra and its reorientation of foreign and security policy toward a stronger partnership with the […]