Pakistani politics is so important for India that we Indians can't be faulted for being obsessed with it. But must we continue to be ignorant and self-servingly patronising about it?
For all the smartness of its political class and all powerful army, Pakistan has lost half of its people and territory, has less of Kashmir and is now seen as a global migraine.
Sir William Jones’ monument with Hindu religious imagery was accommodated in a Christian church as independently validated proof of the truth of Christianity.
Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.
New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
One finds it difficult to believe that the army had no role to play in the outcome of this case. Great pity that when it already has a veto over policies relating to India and other major relationships, it chooses to play such an outsize role in the politics of Pakistan. If Pakistan is not doing well at home, in so many ways, it must accept responsibility, not project itself as the ultimate guarantor the country’s well being.
One finds it difficult to believe that the army had no role to play in the outcome of this case. Great pity that when it already has a veto over policies relating to India and other major relationships, it chooses to play such an outsize role in the politics of Pakistan. If Pakistan is not doing well at home, in so many ways, it must accept responsibility, not project itself as the ultimate guarantor the country’s well being.