From support to removal: AAP’s past decision undermines their current rhetoric

Aam Aadmi Party’s recent complaints against Centre’s ordinance contradict their earlier support for the removal of Jammu and Kashmir’s state status

Imran Khan’s rollercoaster ride: Twists, turns in Pakistani Politics

Pakistan’s political landscape is in turmoil, with Imran Khan’s acrobatics, surprising twists in US interests, and hidden power plays within the Pakistan Army. As the political circus unfolds, the future looks uncertain for Khan

Could the West switch horses to back a resilient Imran Khan?

Observers of the fraught situation in Pakistan have been intrigued by senior US negotiator-diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad’s tweets targeting Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir. Khalilzad repeatedly demanded Munir’s resignation in a series of directly-worded tweets on May 12, May 15, and again on May 19. (His tweets on May 13 were neutral, welcoming the restoration of […]

Imran Khan vs Gen Asim Munir: Who will checkmate the other?

Having taken aim directly at Pak army chief, Khan has redrawn the intense chess game in such a way that one of the two must get flicked off the board after checkmate

Could a changed Pakistan be more amenable to peace efforts?

On the face of it, the strengthening of former PM Imran Khan seems like a thumbs down for the prospect of rapprochement between India and Pakistan

Could a shadow cold war be at play in Pakistan’s turmoil?

A huge question mark hangs over whether another power may covertly be fanning these flames of rebellion

How deeply is Pakistan’s army divided over Imran Khan imbroglio?

Former Pakistan PM had already targeted the very heart of Pakistan’s real establishment, the ISI

How China & Russia might seek to end US dominance

If several important trading countries opt to settle dues in a currency other than the US dollar, the US economy could be thrown into crisis. Particularly since the 2008 financial crisis, the US has run up very large debts.

Secessionist provocation from British soil isn’t new; it’s time to act

It is time for the political authorities to step in and take prompt and firm action. This must stop.

Is Pakistan reaching out? If so, drive a suitable bargain – in secret

It is in India’s interest to prevent Pakistan from becoming an outright Chinese colony