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The article discusses the heartwarming story of Ayesha Rashan, a Pakistani woman who received a heart transplant in India. It highlights the historical complexities and tensions between India and Pakistan, including the partition of British India in 1947 and conflicts over the disputed region of Kashmir. Despite these challenges, the article emphasizes the power of compassion and solidarity across borders, as demonstrated by the Indian family who chose to donate their deceased relative's heart to Ayesha. The article acknowledges the underlying challenges that hinder cooperation between the two nations but also highlights the importance of people-to-people initiatives and grassroots movements for peace. Ayesha's story serves as a catalyst for reimagining the relationship between India and Pakistan beyond geopolitics and emphasizes the transformative power of compassion and solidarity. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the historical context and current state of relations between India and Pakistan. It highlights the partition of British India in 1947 and the subsequent conflicts and attempts at peace between the two countries. It also examines Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach to Pakistan in his previous terms, emphasizing his initial gestures of goodwill followed by a shift towards a more hardline stance. The article explores the current geopolitical landscape, including domestic and international pressures, and suggests potential avenues for improving relations, such as diplomatic engagement, addressing core issues, and economic cooperation. It acknowledges the challenges and roadblocks, including the trust deficit, domestic political considerations, and external influences. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of sustained efforts and a multifaceted approach to breaking the diplomatic deadlock and achieving a stable and peaceful South Asia. [Extracted from the article]

Border politics in South Asia is shaped by historical grievances, territorial disputes, security concerns, economic opportunities, and water sharing disputes. The partition of British India in 1947 led to mass migration and territorial disputes, particularly over Kashmir. South Asia also faces security challenges, including terrorism and insurgency, and has unresolved territorial disputes such as the Siachen Glacier and Sir Creek. Water scarcity exacerbates tensions between riparian states, and the region also deals with refugee and migration issues. External powers like the United States, China, and Russia play a significant role in shaping border politics. The India-Myanmar border has a complex historical background, with cultural, ethnic, and economic interactions predating colonialism. The border has witnessed security challenges, including insurgency and smuggling activities, and occasional tensions between the two countries. Disputes over boundary demarcation and pillar installations have arisen, particularly in remote areas. India and Myanmar have mechanisms to address border disputes and maintain peace, including regular diplomatic talks and joint border surveys. Recent developments include security operations, infrastructure development, and humanitarian efforts in the border region. Despite administrative restrictions, there are people-to-people contacts and diverse interactions between the two countries and their border communities. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the tension between Hindutva (Hindu nationalism) and secularism in South Asia, specifically focusing on India and Nepal. It highlights the historical context of religious divisions in the region, including the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan as an Islamic country. The article also discusses the rise of Hindu nationalism in Nepal, influenced by the Indian government's support for Hindu nationalists. It emphasizes the importance of secularism in promoting peace and harmony among religious communities. [Extracted from the article]

As they resist and survive the forced migrations thrust upon them, Lenny, Pooro and Simran reject a twice displacement and continue to exist. Gradually, Pritam shifts to addressing Hamida in her text instead of Pooro, confirming the migration is absolute, and Pooro's exile is made permanent both, geographically and communally on the Pakistani side of Punjab with a Muslim husband and his children. P#46#P The Partition of India in 1947 is a central historical event in the twentieth century that functions as a defining moment which is neither the 'beginning nor end and continues to influence how the peoples and states of postcolonial South Asia envisage their past, present and future'. [Extracted from the article]

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed in 1960, is a pivotal agreement governing the distribution and utilization of water resources between India and Pakistan. Regarded as one of the most successful water-sharing treaties in the world, IWT has played a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability between the two nations for decades. [Extracted from the article]

Furthermore, India's claims sharply contrast with Pakistan's ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and promote regional security. As the host country for this important SCO Foreign Minister's meeting 2023, India was responsible for leading the way for constructive dialogue and mutual cooperation. The international community has praised its proactive actions to tighten border controls and carry out successful counter-terrorism operations.5 Contrarily, the recurrent allegations by India that Pakistan is sponsoring terrorism are not backed by credible evidence and have been widely refuted. [Extracted from the article]

Thus began the dominance of Judiciary by Executive in Pakistan to the extent that Judiciary became almost a handmaiden of the Executive. It is indeed ironical that the institution responsible for the undermining of the Judiciary, that is the Army, by a strange quirk of fortune caused the revival rather resurgence of Judiciary. Since the Executive itself could not confront the Judiciary openly because of the judicial edicts being binding, the Executive used the Legislature to confront the Judiciary by resorting to making laws that would be anathema to the Judiciary. [Extracted from the article]

The way India has treated Kashmiris for the past 76 years makes it clear to India that after a plebiscite, Kashmiris will never opt to stay with India because they are not free individuals. If India has been working for the progress and prosperity of Kashmir, and if only Pakistan is involved in sponsoring terrorism against India, then why is India so fearful of a fair plebiscite? India's stance regarding the status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) manifests its aggressive posturing and belief in its sovereign right to handle internal affairs without external interference showing complete disregard for international law, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions and bilateral arrangements between India and Pakistan. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the economic, political, and social conditions prevailing in Pakistan. It states that total power generation of Pakistan stands at 24830 MW including 7030 MW from hydel and 16961 MW from thermal plants. The majority of military assets and hardware were retained by India against the decision of division of assets at the time of partition. The nuclear and missile defence of the country has grown to a level where Pakistan is projected to dominate India by a great margin.

-Quaid-i-Azam on Cripps Proposal The westwards advance of Japan and the precarious war situation forced the British in 1942 to revisit the Pakistan demand. In this brief piece, we will discuss how the partition of India became "inevitable", forcing the British Government to announce on June 3, 1947 (Partition Plan), 'The Cabinet Mission Plan [of 1946]... offers the best basis for solving the Indian problem... But, as Indian leaders have finally failed to agree on a plan for a united India, [sic] partition becomes the inevitable alternative'... The British had indeed pinned their hopes on the successful implementation of its May-June 1946 Cabinet Mission Plan, their last politico-constitutional plan to keep India united. The plan, as one eminent historian of Pakistan, Ishtiaq Husain Qureshi, observed, passed a "sentence of death on Mr. Jinnah's Pakistan". The British Government stated that it 'could not contemplate the transfer of their present responsibilities for the peace and welfare of India to any system of Government whose authority is directly denied by large and powerful elements in India's national life'. [Extracted from the article]

Jinnah built such a pressure on the British Government and the Congress leaders that they failed to impose any decision on Jinnah. Had the Quaid's position as the designated Governor-General of Pakistan not been recognized, all the partition matters would have been decided arbitrarily by the British and the Congress without consulting Jinnah or the Muslim League. When Jinnah did not agree, British Government in connivance with the Hindu leaders led by Jawaharlal Nehru tried to befool Jinnah by ignoring them to join the Interim Government in August 1946. Largely, Jinnah was successful in making the new state of Pakistan to put it on a workable position.31 Establishment of Pakistan, August 14, 1947 The other important step was the ceremony of the transfer of power to Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly which had already started functioning. [Extracted from the article]

The article discuses the All India Muslim League (AIML). It is reported that the objective of AIML was to promote and secure civil and political for Muslims, creating loyalty among Muslims towards British government and to prevent the prejudice against other Muslim communities in India. It is further noted that The All India Muslim League was renamed as Pakistan Muslim League after the 1947 partition.

Professor Francis Robinson, a British historian, has written several books on the subject of Islam in South Asia. More than an account of a Muslim scholar with international repute and reach, Jamal Mian's biography is a bittersweet portrayal of a cosmopolitan cleric, who throws principles overboard in pursuit of worldly gains. Holding the inherited mantle of Farangi Mahall, Jamal Mian completed the four levels of madrassa education and entered politics at the age of 18 when he was precipitately asked by Muhammad Ali Jinnah to address the 25th session of the All-India Muslim League in Lucknow in 1937. [Extracted from the article]

Pakistan's politics turned chaotic on April 9, 2022 when the Imran-led federal government in Islamabad was ousted in a no-confidence vote, which the former prime minister says was part of a US-backed regime change operation. Punjab is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and the second-largest province of Pakistan by land area (205,344 km2). [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who led the independence of Pakistan on August 14, 1947. It mentions that Jinnah serves as the first Governor-General of Pakistan until his death in 1913. It notes the Partition Plan prepared by Louis Mountbatten, a British statesman and naval officer who floated as the common Governor-General of Hindustan and Pakistan on June 3, 1947. It discusses the effort made by Jinnah to established the Pakistan Armed Forces on August 15, 1947.

Kashmir is the most complicated issue between India and Pakistan, and both countries have fought three wars over the years. India-Pakistan relations have remained complex throughout history. Other than the Kashmir conflict, some other major issues between India and Pakistan include the water dispute, border issues and terror disputes. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the dialogue session between Liaquat Merchant, the grandnephew of Quaid-e-Azam, the man who created Pakistan, and Walid Iqbal, the grandson of Allama Iqbal, the person who had the vision for Pakistan. It discusses the events leading to the making of Pakistan after partition in 1947, the role of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his leadership qualities, and a combination of political acumen leading to negotiation with the British to make Pakistan.

Noor Jahan's artistic journey led her from Allah Wasai to Baby Noor Jehan, then to Madam Noor Jehan, and finally to the title of Malika-e-Tarannum (Queen of Melody) in a country brimming with female singers. Malika-e Taranum was a queen of substance, famed for her silk saris, brilliant and dazzling eye make-up, hairdos, and gleaming jewellery. Although Noor Jehan was famous for her singing and acting before 1965, the songs "Aye Watan ke Sajeelay Jawano" and "Aye Puttar Hattan Te Nahi Wikde" were the most captivating. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on how the Pakistan Military Academy was born with a new nation in 1947. It is noted that future Indian officers were being trained by Indian Military Academy (IMA) staff consisting of British and Indians of all religions and ethnicities in August 1947. It is stated that in one of the last courses of IMA before partition, two opposing brigade commanders in Kargil sector were course mates after ceasefire in 1971.

This attitude of Gandhi and Nehru indeed forced Jinnah to break completely from the Congress and its creed, the so-called Indian "nationalism". In a speech during the 1945-46 elections, which the League ultimately won by an overwhelming majority by securing 460 out of 533 Muslim seats, Jinnah emphatically stated that 'Our demand of Pakistan is clear. This article explores the reasons behind the paradigm shift in Jinnah's thinking, from an embodied symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity to a different trajectory, mapping out his views and advocacy for a separate homeland. Jinnah was at the peak of his early political career in 1916 as Gandhi arrived in India from South Africa in 1915, and eventually entered politics "through the good offices of Gokhale". [Extracted from the article]