By Asif Haroon Raja Terrorism is the foremost problem of the world but ironically it is yet to be defined. What is the yardstick for defining a terrorist since ‘one person’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter’ and vice versa? Difference between terrorism and freedom struggle has also not been defined. No explanation has been rendered as to how come religious extremism and terrorism have been exclusivel ...

Asif Haroon Raja India’s worst fears with regard to the situation in Afghanistan are in all likelihood coming true. The United States was India’s closest partner in Afghanistan venture and both had jointly worked up regional objectives for mutual benefits. This mutually beneficial partnership remained strong till as late as 2012 during which Indo-US, Indo-Afghan and Afghan-US strategic partnership agreement ...

Asif Haroon Raja Sudden emergence of Tehrik-e-Taliban-Pakistan (TTP) in December 2007 under unknown Baitullah Mehsud (deceased) from nowhere was in reaction to Gen Musharraf’s pro-US policies and its continued vendetta is because of the role of liberal parties pursuing Musharraf’s policies. The banned TTP is exploiting the disillusionment of the youth and frustration of the have-nots and has stepped up its ...

By Zaheerul Hassan 49 years old Indian terrorist and RAW Spy Sarabjit Singh died of cardiac arrest at Jinnah Hospital Lahore late on Thursday after being comatose for nearly a week following an assault by other inmates identified as Rizwan and Amir who attacked Sarabjit — were on the death row. His mercy petitions were rejected by the courts and former President Pervez Musharraf. According to Mahmood Shauka ...

By Sajjad Shaukat                  Pakistan’s Army Chief Gen. Ashfaq Pervez Kayani held talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on April 24, this year in Brussels in a meeting hosted by the US Secretary of State John Kerry aimed at easing tensions over border disputes and the stalled peace process. Recently, tension arose between Pakistan and Afghanistan when Kabul blamed Islamabad for mortar attacks and c ...

By Major Muhammad Ijaz Khattak On 22 March 13, I have observed a common but very encouraging phenomenon. A plethora of writings are present on motivational subjects, what inspired me to express my heartfelt happiness was a simple, shinning and contented smile on face of two sons of my unit hero, Major Ehsan (shaheed). Aarish and Basil, natty among their age mates, yet secured 90% and above in their 3rd and ...

By Zaheerul Hassan According to South Asia Terrorism Portal, from January IST 2013 to April 21, 1536 individuals have been killed and 1263 sustained injuries as result of terrorism in Pakistan. However, in last eight days, 55 individuals killed and over 120 injured. Elections are being held just after few days on 11 May 2013.  But the visible elections campaign can only be seen in Punjab, whereas dreadfulne ...

By Asif Haroon Raja The year 2007 marked the beginning of end of Gen Musharraf’s rule which he commenced in October 1999 after deposing an elected government of Nawaz Sharif through a coup launched by his team of Generals while he was on his way back from Colombo. Lt Gen Aziz (CGS), Lt Gen Mahmood (Commander 10 Corps Rawalpindi), Lt Gen Usmani (Commander 2 Corps Karachi) and 111 Brigade Commander Brig Salah ...