The Punjab Pulse

Centre for Socio-Cultural Studies

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Brigadier Pritam Singh: The Saviour of Poonch

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Col Alok Mathur, SM This is a true story of a brave and resilient soldier, Brigadier Pritam Singh, MC who commanded 1 Para  (Kumaon) in the Battle of Shalateng against a strong force of Pakistani raiders led by Pakistan Army officers which had almost reached Srinagar. … [Read more...] about Brigadier Pritam Singh: The Saviour of Poonch

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Pervez Musharraf: A General mired in notoriety and controversy

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Col Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) General Pervez Musharraf Tom Weiner of New York Times, when referring to the sensational series of coups in Pakistan on 14 October 1999 said, "For months Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and General Pervez Musharraf were like two scorpions in a … [Read more...] about Pervez Musharraf: A General mired in notoriety and controversy

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Instability in Pakistan poses huge security concerns for India

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Onkareshwar Pandey The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has been cornered from all sides for quite some time now. The opposition is baying for his blood and has moved a motion of no-confidence against him due to the many defections from his own party; the Army … [Read more...] about Instability in Pakistan poses huge security concerns for India

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Northern Command holds Investiture Ceremony, honours gallant & distinguished Indian soldiers

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Jaibans Singh Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, AVSM, General Officer Commanding- in-Chief (Army Commander), Northern Command, on 15 March, 2022, presented gallantry awards and distinguished service awards to the gallant Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Rank of … [Read more...] about Northern Command holds Investiture Ceremony, honours gallant & distinguished Indian soldiers

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Indo-Pak ceasefire holds for one year while mistrust prevails

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Jaibans Singh Indian soldiers on LOC On 24 February, 2021, the Director General's of Military Operations (DGsMO) of India and Pakistan jointly recommitted to a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LOC) and International Border (IB) that was first declared in 2003. “In the … [Read more...] about Indo-Pak ceasefire holds for one year while mistrust prevails

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