Sunday, September 5th, 2021
Indian, Pakistani veterans see slim chance of full-scale war
Military veterans from India and Pakistan foresee a slim chance of a full-fledged war between the two nuclear neighbors, dubbing it an “inconceivable” idea on the 56th anniversary of the 1965 war. They also called for “political engagement” to resolve long-pending disputes, including the Kashmir issue. Retired Lieut. Gen. HS Panag, an Indian war veteran, who participated in the 1971 war as a young captain against Pakistan, observed that the “nuclear factor” massively diminished the chances of a full-scale war. “In 1998, both countries became nuclear powers. Now nuclear nations don’t fightRead More
Afghan civil war ‘likely’: top US general
WASHINGTON, SEPT 5 – Afghanistan will “likely” erupt in civil war, the top US general told US media Saturday, warning that those conditions could see a resurgence of terrorist groups in the country. As American forces began their withdrawal, the Taliban took over Afghanistan in a lightning campaign, with only the northern province Panjshir holding out against the hardline group. “My military estimate… is that the conditions are likely to develop of a civil war,” General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told Fox News. He questioned whetherRead More
At least 3 martyred, 20 injured in suicide attack targeting FC checkpost on Quetta’s Mastung Road
QUETTA, SEPT 5 – At least three people were martyred and 20 injured on Sunday in a suicide attack near a Frontier Corps (FC) checkpost on Mastung Road in Quetta, Deputy Inspector General of Quetta police Azhar Akram confirmed. He said that 18 of the injured were security officials while two were bystanders, adding that the number of casualties could rise. A suicide bomber on a motorcycle packed with six kilogrammes of explosives rammed one of the vehicles in an FC convoy, Akram was quoted as saying by Reuters. The bannedRead More
Pakistan, Iran agree to continue consultations on Afghanistan situation
Islamabad : Pakistan and Iran have agreed to continue consultations in the wake of evolving situation in Afghanistan. The understanding to this effect was reached during a telephonic conversation between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Ameer Abdollahian. The two sides exchanged views in detail about latest developments in Afghanistan. The two Foreign Ministers also agreed on holding a virtual conference of Afghanistan’s neighbours at the level of representatives in the upcoming days. Speaking on the occasion, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan attaches special significance toRead More
The Silk Cushion Inn
By : Zeenat Iqbal Hussain In heaven, on a cloud, was the Silk Cushion Inn. So beautiful was it that no words were sufficient to describe’ it. The Silk Cushion Inn had “the. softest,, most .tender, structure ever seen, Everything-looked like it was j made up of fluffy cotton balls! or some candy floss. There was no sound of pitter-patter, on the floors for the legs were sunk in the clouds. The walls were so soft that reclining hard against them would mean sinking in. Sleeping here mean that youRead More
Challenges and Defense of Pakistan
By Zamir Awan Pakistan is the only Muslim country with nuclear power in the whole world. With a population of 220 million, stands for the second largest Muslim country just after Indonesia. Its geostrategic location makes it a pivotal state. It connects Asia, Africa, Europe, Middle-East, and Eurasia. Pakistan has been playing a crucial role in geopolitics in the past and always played decisive roles. Having said all above, it is to bring to your kind attention that Pakistan is not digested by some of the adversaries and they areRead More