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Once again the set precedent leaves little to be desired in terms of how the other's nationals are treated in our respective countries. The precedent is hardly positive. There haven't been suitable steps taken from either side. I fully agree, every individual is entitled to a fair chance at...

I'm inclined to wait for the ICJ's verdict before I pass my own. As far as KJ's own status goes, the man is undoubtedly a spy, although one might say that the state is pinning too much on him, the fact remains that he was not here to distribute sweets to orphans. There was some sinister motive...

How and why would we find good lawyers in Pakistan when bad lawyers can purchase a ruling from a judge for as low as PKR 10,000? The legal profession in Pakistan is a joke, sadly. The judiciary is inefficient and corrupt to the core. Our "best lawyers", such as Babar Awan and Aitazaz Ahsan...

Indian border forces kill 60-year-old 'Pakistani' woman for 'trespassing' Indian border forces allegedly killed a 60-year-old 'Pakistani' woman early on Monday on the suspicion that she was intruding into Indian territory, The Hindu, an Indian daily, reported. The Indian Border Security Force...

Putting myself in his position, I might have been inclined towards ramming someone if they threatened my men but I would have chosen to avoid confrontation if possible. That being said, I am a bit too libertarian to consider tying someone to the front of my vehicle. But I am prepared to allow...

29 March 2017 I have the honor, by direction of the President of the lslamic Republic of Pakistan to declare that [the] Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan recognizes as compulsory ipso facto and without special agreement in relation to any other State accepting the same obligation...

Absolutely spot on. COIN is a complex field to navigate. The enemy is not monolithic, he is very unpredictable and will resort to means that a conventional military won't. A conventional military fights with tactical and strategic objectives in mind, an insurgent fights to incur as much casualty...

Thorough pleasure having this discussion with you!

I agree land reforms and gun control were both tried later on but it was too little too late. It is absolutely essential to strip the citizenry of weapons if there is to be any semblance of peace in the country however voluntary surrender of arms, even with a cash incentive has proven to be...

At the time of partition, the Tribals were promised that they would be allowed to maintain their autonomy and way of life. At that time, I don't think anyone could have anticipated that we would be in such a pickle. Accordingly, FATA was exempt from much of the laws that governed the country...

At the moment, there is intensive work going on towards mainstreaming FATA and in doing so, hopefully these archaic laws can be done away with. As it stands, the Tribal Areas are largely self-governed outside of the roads and FC/Civil Administration Forts (yes they live in forts). There is no...

I would be able to give a more satisfying answer if you were not foaming at the mouth like a lunatic. Boys and girls need to remember: Trolling in response to trolling is still trolling. Thus he who trolls remains a troll, regardless of why he trolls. - Mufti Abdul Qavi

Very interesting question. Yes, they do. I wouldn't say that's in keeping with the spirit of modern law and respect for property but it is the law of the land. The dynamics of the tribal society demand it. The tribes that support the PA had the same treatment meted out to them and so when they...

From a major's perspective, it obviously made sense. He is responsible for the security of his party and he ensured that but the greater ramifications of his actions serve to undermine India's narrative on Kashmir. We go back to the "Mad Colonel Hypothesis against tactical nuclear weapons", a...

The non-colonial way is NOT tying civilians to military jeeps and parading them through towns. You don't need to be an expert to figure that out, maybe need a third of a disposable brain cell.

It was a very "colonial" way of securing a "good outcome".

Of course. Nobody is immune to death and injury :-).

That is the MO actually. Whilst fire is ongoing, the targeted post cannot respond without taking substantial casualties and the men seek shelter in underground bunkers for the duration of the shelling.

Indeed, which is why I have stated numerous times that the "rejected' tweet should never have been sent out. It was a stupid and half-assed attempt at currying favour with the reeling masses already baying for blood. That being said however, the Army cannot function like the people want it to...