Debunking Aryan-Dravidian Myth
For some it takes an Ivy League university’s research to accept a position; for others the stamp of approval from a prestigious think tank is necessary. But there are some people who dare to rely less on the authority of western institutions and more on their own “indigenous” common sense. When my wife wrote an article challenging the myth of the Aryan-Dravidian divide several years ago, I was less than impressed.
Kashmir at the UN- has Pakistan changed course?
You will not hear the roars of ‘free Kashmir’ at the United Nations General Assembly but the issue will be debated at the margins – the ministerial meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) contact group on Kashmir. The annual co-ordination meeting of the foreign ministers of OIC member states will be held on September 28 – when the head of states would have already gone home.
Why doesn’t Pakistan arrest Hafiz Saeed?
Let me be very clear that we should cleanse our society of parasites like Hafiz Saeed – but we must do it for the right reason. We should NOT, and I repeat, NOT do this because India wants us to.
What Is India Doing in Afghanistan?
India is already hoping for a Karzai win: President Karzai who studied in Indian University and has enjoyed living there during his youth fully embraced India in his last term. India is looking for access to the energy-rich Central Asian states like Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan and views Kabul as a gateway. India is also eager to neutralize Pakistan’s influence.
Open Letter To Indian Prime Minister
Sat Sari Akal from Pakistan! As a native of Pakistan – I am excited to have a sagacious leader at the helm of affairs next door. Especially as our countries have a history of bitter relations having fought three wars since our independence from Britain in 1947. We both claim the Himalayan region of Kashmir, [...]
Ibrahim Sajid Malick is a Pakistani-American writer, technologist, and social entrepreneur. He has been writing on Pakistani society and politics since 1986. He has held several media, communications, and technology positions for organizations large and small. Mr. Malick graduated from New School for Social Research with a master’s degree in anthropology. He holds several technology and management certifications. He works for a leading technology firm and blogs at www.ibrahimsajidmalick.com