Baluchistan figures prominently in the list of major political challenges Pakistan has been dealing with ever since its independence. The nationalistic movement augmented by ethnic grievances including the claims over provincial discrimination and injustices, gave impetus to the problem and it continued to intensify till it spilled over beyond a […]
Author: Sadia Kazmi
Reminiscing 1965: A hard earned right to celebrate
Going through the tales of 1965 war always brings a sense of pride to the whole nation. This 6th September marked the 50th anniversary of excellent gallantry displayed by Pakistani forces back in 1965. The unimaginable passion to offer sacrifices for the sake of one’s motherland gave us legendary stories […]
India-Pakistan NSA level talks and the US, what’s missing?
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” – Albert Einstein Stalemate is not a new phenomenon between India and Pakistan neither is the ceasefire violations along the LOC. Talks have been stalled before, visits have been canceled earlier, violent official rhetorics have been […]
Slum Demolition: Security “fortified” or “compromised?”
Security concerns remain at the forefront of Pakistan’s policy agenda. Whether it is the internal or external security issues, the state authority is continuously grappling with the task at various levels. In a bid to remove all types of security risks in the capital, the Islamabad High Court recently sanctioned […]