Tag: Kashmir
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United States: The Most Allied Ally?
Let me take you back in time… On October 20, 1947 diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the United States were officially established. But it was in General Muhammad Ayub Khan’s era that Pakistan and USA came so close that he declared USA as “the most allied ally†of Pakistan. It was partly because of the…
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Permanent Membership for Permanent Nuisance
New Delhi is currently on cloud 9 and there is a good reason for this aswell. Team Manmohan has got the backing of President Obama for its quest to join the permenant member squad in UN Security Council. Although the aspiration is not new but its timing as well as its future implications have raised…
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Marching Kashmir and the Shameless Silence!!
Kashmiris in the occupied territory have protested as long as I can search my memory, and the issue has been highlighted time and time again with nearly the same result….. “Ignorance†Till now it was the international power centers ignoring their voice and one comes up readily with the justification being the “power politicsâ€. But…
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Most Indian Muslims can’t open bank accounts!
Muslims in India are treated worse than Dalits. They are widely perceived as being pro-Pakistani and supporters of self-determination for the people of Kashmir. So it’s not surprising to hear that Indian banks are denying banking facilities to most Indian Muslims. According to The Hindu, Indian banks have designated those areas where Muslims are in…
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State Terrorism!
Till now I have limited this terminology to the actions different states execute against their adversaries, who are either across the border or some rebel group operating inside the borders. Keeping this in mind, the Israeli siege of Gaza for the last 3 years and the creation of biggest “human cage†is the best example…
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Proxy Warriors “ Newly trained and financed militia to protect Pakistan Army
Since creation of Pakistan, its army is fortunate enough that large numbers of volunteers are alw…
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Karachi’s two biggest problems – Traffic Jams and late marriages
Karachi is Pakistan’s biggest city and it’s growing tremendously, so are its problems. Karachii…