Pakistan’s parallel terror economy: Narcotics, charities and counterfeit cash

May 21, 2025 1:45 PM

Pakistan’s parallel terror economy: Narcotics, charities and counterfeit cash

According to the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP), Pakistan is home to 83 proscribed terrorist organisations. Of these, 45 remain active, spreading violence not only in India but across Asia and far beyond. Many are indigenous creations; others are trans-national networks that Islamabad’s ruling establishment, and its all-powerful army, openly courts or covertly protects, whether governing the country directly or de facto. A Who’s Who of Pakistan-Backed Extremism The roll-call of jihadis...

‘Pakistan risks fragmentation if war escalates,’ warn army veterans and defence experts

May 9, 2025 2:45 PM

‘Pakistan risks fragmentation if war escalates,’ warn army veterans and defence experts

As tensions between India and Pakistan intensify, prominent defence experts and retired military officers have warned that any further escalation by Islamabad could have catastrophic consequences, potentially leading to the disintegration of Pakistan itself. Defence analyst Sanjeev Srivastava stated, “If a declared war breaks out, Pakistan could face fragmentation. The internal situation there is already dire, with growing independence movements in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-...

Indian statistical institute celebrates 59th convocation with Prof. Abhijit Banerjee as chief guest

February 4, 2025 11:19 PM

Indian statistical institute celebrates 59th convocation with Prof. Abhijit Banerjee as chief guest

The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), a premier institution for statistical research and education, held its 59th Convocation Ceremony at its Delhi Center on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for its graduates. The event, presided over by Prof. Sankar Kumar Pal, President of ISI, featured Dr. Saurabh Garg, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), as the special guest, and Nobel Laureate Prof. Abhijit Banerjee as the Chief Guest, who delivered th...