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Daughter of An Army Soldier
I am a daughter of an army soldier, I am stronger and bolder than all other children. I have seen fathers give their children goodbye kisses every time, And promising that they will come back sometime. My father has been serving in the army for 18 glorious years, Every time he used to miss my birthday party, I held back my tears. When on leave...
Will Diamer Bhasha Dam get a share in the CPEC Pie?
In early January 2016, Pakistan’s Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, emphasised his government’s commitment towards the much anticipated, controversial and delayed Diamer Bhasha Dam (DBD) project. The likelihood of Chinese assistance towards DBD was also flagged by Iqbal, who has lately been at the forefront of DBD...
India-Pakistan Relations under Modi Government: A Roller Coaster Ride
“You can change friends, but not neighbors” This quote by the former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee is an apt reminder of the phases of turbulent relationship India has shared with her neighbors. Clearly, Pakistan was in his mind when he made this statement. Year 2015 was greeted by the continuing ceasefire violations. The...
26/11 Trial: To save face, Pakistan will not admit Headley as approver
After the Pathankot terror attack, India has once again shared evidence with Pakistan which points towards the involvement of terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in planning and executing the attacks on India from the Pakistani soil despite being banned in the government files there. Pakistan has also once again promised to cooperate....
Trends and Prospects for Cooperation with the Middle East
One week is too long a time in the Middle East and it is difficult, even dangerous, to be an optimist. The choice, therefore, is between the uncertain status quo and an unpredictable nightmare. With that as caveat, one can visualize five short-to-medium term challenges. Religious extremism and sectarian tensions are here to stay and political...