After the partition of India on 14 and 15 August 1947, the millions of Muslims left behind in India are now suffering immensely under the “Hindutva” sectarian populism, just so that Modi can win elections. Like the rulers of Pakistan, the rulers of Bangladesh are adopting the policy of restraint before, and surrender to, the Hindu State.

After intense attacks on the armed forces of Pakistan in the tribal regions, many delegations of the Government of Pakistan have returned from Kabul, without success. Despite some cross-border attacks, operations in the tribal areas and threats of more attacks inside Afghanistan, the issue is a major bone-of-contention, just as it was for Britain, Russia and the United States in history.

Debate has now erupted amongst Pakistan’s people of power and its strategic community, regarding the role of Pakistan in the region. On 25 July 2023, the United States’ Central Command issued a press release that stressed, “particular focus on counter-terrorism.” The day before, on 24 July 2023, the US General Michael Erik Kurilla met Pakistan’s army chief.

After the meeting between Joe Biden and Narendra Modi on 22 June 2023, a joint statement was issued by the US and India, that has triggered concern within Pakistan’s strategic community. This declaration reaffirms comprehensive