The human rights watchdog Amnesty International, tried, for the millionth time on Saturday to raise support for the Kashmiri men and women reeling under a “vicious crackdown” by an oppressive regime.
The United States and Pakistan have had a complex and often disappointing "love-hate" relationship since 1947 — one severely tested during the 20-year U.S.-led intervention in Afghanistan.
An estimated 3.5 million Afghan refugees are present in Pakistan since the 1980s, half of which are registered, and it is speculated that about an equal number of them are living unregistered.
The world must pay attention to the fact that the Indian nuclear arsenal has now fallen in the hands of the fascist BJP government which is supported by the well-known extremist organization RSS.
Many countries are concerned that this alliance will become a trap for Pakistan, but the reality is that China has repeatedly proven itself to be a reliable ally. Relations between the two countries go beyond the economy.
There are many instances when Pakistani people unfeelingly adopted the different aspects of foreign culture only to the dismay of a few intellectuals who are particularly sensitive about the local culture and traditions.
Currently, Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, has been suspended and businesses are being urged to close, as torrential rains cause deadly flash flooding and infrastructure damage, leaving at least 15 dead.
According to Stephen Cohen, there are armies that defend their country's territory, armies that are concerned about defending their own position in society and armies that defend a cause or ideology, and "the Pakistan Army does all three".
