The Punjab Pulse

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Let’s not forget the horrific Chittisinghpura massacre

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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 paid a visit. The place holds great sanctity for the Sikh community that has been residing over … [Read more...] about Let’s not forget the horrific Chittisinghpura massacre

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Peshawar terrorist strike has many lessons for Pakistan

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Jasbir Sarai The Mosque targeted by terrorists in Peshawar, Pakistan On Friday, 04, March,  a lone suicide bomber shot the police guards at the entrance of a packed Shia Mosque at Peshawar's historic Qissa Khwani Bazar with a pistol. He then entered the Mosque and blew himself up in the middle of worshippers offering Friday prayers. At least 60 people were killed and … [Read more...] about Peshawar terrorist strike has many lessons for Pakistan

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Militarisation of Kashmir: An adverse foreign sponsored fallacy

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Jasbir Sarai Foreign sponsored terrorism in Kashmir On 1 January, the troops of the Indian Army and the Pakistani Army exchanged sweets along the Line of Control (LOC), at Chilehana - Tithwal Crossing Point, to celebrate the spirit of the new year, share a gesture of goodwill and reiterate the will to maintain peace. It is notable here that the ceasefire has witnessed … [Read more...] about Militarisation of Kashmir: An adverse foreign sponsored fallacy

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J&K: Pakistan frustrated by foiled Infiltration bids yet undeterred in spreading terror

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Onkareshwar Pandey Arms recovered in infiltration bid in Uri In a spectacular, intelligence based operation along the Line of Control (LOC) alert troops of the Indian Army foiled a huge infiltration attempt from Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) in the Hathlanga forest area of Rampur, District Uri, Kashmir. The Indian forces deployed along the LOC had been on … [Read more...] about J&K: Pakistan frustrated by foiled Infiltration bids yet undeterred in spreading terror

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Power play & fissures in Pakistan Army pose danger internationally

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Jaibans Singh  Pakistan ISI Chief, Lt. General Faiz Hameed with Taliban leadership The Pakistan army is going through a huge internal crisis, fissures are visible through the rank and file of the organisation. While discontent at the lower level is quite apparent, it is the power play within the senior leadership that is more significant; it is the result of a succession … [Read more...] about Power play & fissures in Pakistan Army pose danger internationally

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The world must realise that Pakistan is a rogue state

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Jaibans Singh The 9/11 anniversary this year has brought in its wake old memories and new horrors. After two decades and Trillions of Dollars down the drain the world is back to square one, the difference being that, yet again, a super power stands humiliated while the extremists and terrorists are having the last laugh. Strategic analysts across the world are voicing … [Read more...] about The world must realise that Pakistan is a rogue state

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US exit from Afghanistan and its impact on India

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Col. Iqbal Singh (Retired) In the wake of the proposed US/NATO exit from Afghanistan, some major regional and geopolitical changes and some major disruptions are expected. Pakistan and Afghanistan, mainly the Taliban, are going to be in focus. Amid these developments, the situation in Kashmir may remain problematic for India. To comprehend the complexity in Afghanistan … [Read more...] about US exit from Afghanistan and its impact on India

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Handwara: India stands united in paying homage to her fallen heroes

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Jaibans Singh In Handwara, Kashmir, five sons of India, from different parts of the country, different security forces (Indian army and JK Police), different castes and communities, different ranks and responsibilities, found common cause in meeting a heroes death for the singular objective of upholding the sanctity and security of their country. By their gallant act they … [Read more...] about Handwara: India stands united in paying homage to her fallen heroes

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Terrorist attack on Kabul Gurdwara elicits universal condemnation, Pakistani hand suspected

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Jaibans Singh A 400 year old Gurdwara in Shor Bazaar, Karte Parwan, Kabul, Afghanistan, is  one among only three remaining Gurdwara's of the Sikhs in Kabul. On  25, March, several Sikhs families had gathered in the Gurdwara  for morning prayers. The total strength of the worshippers in the Gurdwara is said to be about 200. One reason for the large gathering was to offer … [Read more...] about Terrorist attack on Kabul Gurdwara elicits universal condemnation, Pakistani hand suspected

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