View from the other side – An open letter to Gen Kayani
This article appeared in The News yesterday 14th April 2009, a letter from an Indian Colonel to Pakistans COAS General Kiyani, it raises some very valid questions but more importantly the mere fact that the Signal Corps of the Pakistan Army cannot locate the broadcast center of Mullah Umar’s weekly radio transmission, broadcasted on a [...]
This is Not Cricket
Guest blog by Temporal from Baithak Blog The Sri Lankan cricket team was attacked in Lahore yesterday by terrorists. SSS terms this a “shift”. I think it is a “deterioration” or “escalation” of lawlessness. If Pakistan is to retain its independence this tide will not be curbed easily by a solitary act (like the restoration [...]
Sri Lankan players attack amid a ‘political’ security lapse
Early today morning a number of terrorist people on foot attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team as it was approaching Gaddafi Stadium the bus was brutally attacked by almost twelve gunmen as it passed through the Liberty Roundabout. The bus was miraculously shielded from about two rocket attacks and serious damage was avoided as Police [...]
The Partition of Territory, Not Hearts
Guest Blog by Vaneet Kundra THE Partition of India ranks, beyond a doubt, as one of the 10 greatest tragedies in human history. It was not inevitable. India’s independence was inevitable; but preservation of its unity was a prize that, in our plural society, required high statesmanship. That was in short supply. A mix of [...]
Stop, Think, Cry, Love: A young girl’s thoughts on the Madness in Mumbai
This article was written by a 14 year old girl who discusses the Mumbai incident, worth a read Written by Payoshi Roy (Class XI) Bishop Cottons Girls School (Bangalore). The siege on Mumbai left the most experienced of us stunned. Even those who have become immune to grief and tragedy stopped for a second. The [...]
Why is India behaving like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)?
Guest Blog by Azhar Aslam India today is considered by the world to be an established state. Indians think they are on the brink of acquiring super power status. LeT on the other hand is a banned organization considered to be a terrorist non-state actor. So why is it that the belligerence and jingoism Indian [...]
A Blessing in Disguise
Guest Post by Temporal from Baithak Blog The UN Security Council Committee condemning LeT and its parent JD should be a blessing in disguise for the political leadership of Pakistan. They could use this powerful international nudge to clamp down on the ISI and the terrorist breeding factories masquerading as madaris and religious charitable organizations. [...]
Heartfelt letter to the Leaders of Pakistan – Stop Taking Dictations & Start Taking Actions
I received this email from Fuaad Alawi, who happens to be an email subscriber of this blog where he shares his comments with me probably after reading the Indian Jet incursion post late last night. When I did get around to reading his email, I must admit, I felt in-sync with the sentiments conveyed by [...]
Indian Jets intrude Pakistani Airspace – a technical analyses
Considering the heated debate surrounding the Indian Jet ‘inadvertently’ invading Pakistani airspace yesterday afternoon. Saad Abdullah analyses the situation in detail, he believes the Indians deliberately needed to test the preparedness of the PAF which has inferior aircrafts. But considering the quick intercept done within 4km of the intrusion it does go to show that [...]
Indian Planes Violate Pakistani Airspace – An act of WAR
It is being widely reported that around 12:40am today December 14, 2008 fully armed Indian fighter jets violated Pakistani airspace at two specific locations, one around Kashmir area and the other near Lahore traveling 4km into the territory. Agile Pakistani fighter jets were scrambled and distracted the Indian encroachment very quickly. The official response by [...]
Mumbai attacks, a wakeup call for both arch rivals
Guest Blog by Amjad Malik Recent 26 November Mumbai shoot out which is decaled by some as India’s 9/11 though is condemnable, but this symbolic attack on western outlets of Taj and Oberoi has a double edged consequences. On one hand it unfolds the destruction in the commercial hub of India and on the other [...]
10 lessons all Pakistanis must learn
Guest Post by Hassan Baig “Mulk khud hi chalta rehay ga” (approximate translation: the country doesn’t need our contribution to thrive) is a sentence many Pakistanis are prone to saying. I confess that till a few years ago, I myself was confident of this misleading notion. Misleading and dangerous – especially in today’s volatile climate. [...]
Response to Thomas Friedman’s article “Calling All Pakistanis”
Guest Blog by Asim Khan Dear New York Times Editors Response to Mr Friedman’s article “Calling All Pakistanis“..He wanted ordinary citizens of Pakistan to protest. Well here is the protest in words, from an ordinary Pakistani which is more effective rather than being on the streets. Mr Friedman must realise that his statements cannot be [...]
Mumbai vs Karachi: is the blame game ever going to end?
Before I begin this rant, I must out-rightly condemn all terrorism activities, be it from a ruthless terrorist in India or even in Pakistan wherever there is loss of life it must be condemned regardless of who is suffering The Mumbai attacks were shocking for everyone, for the three days the killers were on rampage [...]
Strategic Motivations for the Mumbai Attack
STRATFOR: Strategic Forecasting Inc. In its weekly series of articles has discussed the motivations behind the attacks in Mumbai, I think its definitely worth reading to better understand the issue with a more neutral perspective without getting embroiled in a heated Indo-Pakistan debate Last Wednesday evening, a group of Islamist operatives carried out a complex [...]
