Jaibans Singh Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan has managed to keep alive its rather ignoble tradition of no prime minister completing his/her full term in office. Imran Khan almost reached there, only to be shunted out unceremoniously at the tail end. Let us briefly … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s premiership will not be a cakewalk for Shehbaz Sharif
The world should be wary of burgeoning instability in Pakistan
Jaibans Singh Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been in the eye of a huge political storm for the past few months. The opposition has been baying for his blood since 8 March when the motion of no-confidence was submitted before the National Assembly Secretariat. Khan, … [Read more...] about The world should be wary of burgeoning instability in Pakistan
Sand mining in Punjab: The problem and its manifestation
Jaibans Singh Sand mining is the process whereby sand is extracted from river beds and lake shores for the purpose of construction. Unrestricted extraction of sand can lead to several ecological problems. The inbuilt water filtration capacity and absorbing characteristic … [Read more...] about Sand mining in Punjab: The problem and its manifestation
Let’s not forget the horrific Chittisinghpura massacre
Jaibans Singh The horrific carnage by terrorists at Chittisinghpura. Kashmir Village Chittisinghpura, District Anantnag, is the biggest village of the Sikh community in the Kashmir Valley. It is located about 8 kms from Mattan where Guru Nanak, the first Guru of the Sikhs … [Read more...] about Let’s not forget the horrific Chittisinghpura massacre
Heed the cry for change emanating from Punjab
Jaibans Singh The significant Vidhan Sabha elections in five states culminated on 10 March with declaration of results. They have dominated the political debates across the country for a long time now. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the biggest gainer … [Read more...] about Heed the cry for change emanating from Punjab