Tag: Pakistan

Why was “the Monkey” a prized catch for Pakistan?

July 16, 2019

Any ICJ verdict short of acquittal will strengthen Pakistan’s stance on India-funded and India-sponsored acts of terrorism in Pakistan HUSSAIN SAQIB When Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian Navy officer seconded to RAW, was apprehended for espionage, sabotage and terrorism in Pakistan, nobody believed he was the most important Indian spy ever arrested in Pakistan and … More Why was “the Monkey” a prized catch for Pakistan?

India’s misplaced jubilation over designation of Masood Azhar as global terrorist

May 1, 2019

The reaction of Indian intelligentsia clearly suggests that India lost its latest diplomatic battle to isolate Pakistan and designate Pakistani State as sponsor of terrorism. Modi may exploit the illiterate masses for his electioneering, but Pakistan has emerged victor, with Chinese help, totally un-bruised and unscathed. HUSSAIN SAQIB India lost its diplomatic battle at the … More India’s misplaced jubilation over designation of Masood Azhar as global terrorist

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Will it change anything for the Indians?

April 29, 2019

Modi’s reelection as the prime minister can throw India and the region into political turmoil and instability. India is facing insurgencies and separatist movements in many of its states and Modi’s reelection and continuation of his extremist policies and hegemonic designs can give some boost to these insurgencies and separatist movements. Under a second tenure, … More Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Will it change anything for the Indians?

India’s euphoria over Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to New Delhi

February 18, 2019

Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is arriving in India only a day after announcing $20 billion initial investment during his visit to Pakistan, a country India is seeking to isolate internationally. HUSSAIN SAQIB While Pakistanis are jubilant over the outcome of a 2-days Pakistan visit of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Indians have their … More India’s euphoria over Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to New Delhi

Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia will remain a non-starter

April 1, 2016

India’s misplaced hopes to drive some wedge between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are out of touch with ground realities HUSSAIN SAQIB India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia from April 2, 2016 on special invitation of Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz ibn-Saud. This visit may be very important milestone for India’s diplomacy in … More Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia will remain a non-starter

Uncle Sam should worry about Russia and Europe and not Pakistan’s tactical nukes

November 10, 2015

HUSSAIN SAQIB It is in the news again; and if the source of all news is an editorial of The New York Times, it is almost official. The US is going to broach the issue of Pakistan’s ever-expanding nuclear arsenal, particularly its tactical nuclear weapons, with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) during his upcoming … More Uncle Sam should worry about Russia and Europe and not Pakistan’s tactical nukes

Why Pakistanis have so much contempt for their Parliament?

November 5, 2015

HUSSAIN SAQIB It is not Salim Bukhari; it is the crooks entering the House through fake degrees, rigged polls and proceeds of crime who insult the Parliament Chairman of Pakistan’s Upper House of Parliament, Mian Raza Rabbani, is furious again; not because someone mentioned the M word but because of some loose remarks which slipped … More Why Pakistanis have so much contempt for their Parliament?

US fails to prove espionage charges against Robin Raphel, a Pro-Pakistan diplomat

October 11, 2015

India may have lost its case against a pro-Pakistan US diplomat Robin Lynn Raphel but it has not lost hope as its lobbyists are still trying to pursue the case on different charges. US Justice Department has no substantial evidence to prosecute her on charges of spying for Pakistan, as reported by The New York … More US fails to prove espionage charges against Robin Raphel, a Pro-Pakistan diplomat

Syria: Russia’s attack on a major US proxy could trigger a wider conflict

October 6, 2015

Who would be Sovietized this time around is something which we would witness with bated breath and crossed fingers. HUSSAIN SAQIB The worst has finally happened. Russia has joined a conflict in the Middle East which has the potential to turn into a war of wider scale between the two nuclear-armed giants. Weakened by the … More Syria: Russia’s attack on a major US proxy could trigger a wider conflict