Tag Archives: S M Hali
China and Diaoyu Islands
Posted on21. Sep, 2012 by S M Hali.
China’s principled stand on Diaoyu Islands By S. M. Hali Japan’s annexation of the Diaoyu Island along with the affiliated Nan Xiaodao and Bei Xiaodao through its illegal purchase and subsequent nationalization of the islands is unlawful and contrary to historical facts. Recorded legal documents indicate Chinese possession since ancient times. The islands were discovered, [...]
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Reopening of NATO supplies
Posted on19. May, 2012 by Raja Mujtaba.
A nation being sold in the name of 'National Interest' By Raja G Mujtaba S M Hali conducted his TV Talk on the subject, whatever views the participants may have but they are not seeing the reality, they cannot read the walls. Messages coming from distance are quite different than the official versions. The video [...]
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US overtures and Pakistan’s Stand
Posted on22. Mar, 2012 by Raja Mujtaba.
Defence & Diplomacy By Raja G Mujtaba Mr. S M Hali held his weekly talk on PTV on the subject where on the panel; author was also present along with Dr. Simbal Khan. Pakistan has paid a very heavy price for American friendship and at the end of the day Pakistan stands isolated and humiliated [...]
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Pakistan Being Subjected to Economic Terrorism
Posted on07. Mar, 2012 by Raja Mujtaba.
Defence and Diplomacy By Raja G Mujtaba (This paper is based on S M Hali’s weekly TV program Defence and Diplomacy where on the panel he had two eminent personalities who are considered to be authority in their fields of expertise. The video clipping is at the end of the article.) “The challenge of securing [...]
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Indian naval upsurge
Posted on29. Feb, 2012 by S M Hali.
By S. M. Hali Pakistan Naval (PN) Chief Admiral Asif Sandila, in an interview to the US weekly, Defense News, responding to a question regarding the threat Pakistan faces from an Indian nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed ballistic submarine upsetting the current strategic balance in South Asia, stated that “The strategic dimension of India’s naval buildup is a [...]
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Pitfalls in switching NATO supplies on NDN routes
Posted on03. Feb, 2012 by S M Hali.
"By attacking Salala, America has shot herself in the foot, the American arrogance has brought her to this point of no return. One day, she will again have to eat a humble pie the way she has eaten by opening up dialogue with Taliban, the US President will offer apologies to the people of Pakistan." [...]
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The reprehensible drone attacks
Posted on25. Jan, 2012 by S M Hali.
By S. M. Hali The reprehensible drone attacks in Pakistan commenced in 2004, nearly three years after the US-led invasion of Afghanistan. They have been conducted by the Special Activities Division of CIA. The question of the drone attacks targeting terrorists in Pakistan’s Wild West, the tribal areas is rather complex. To date 285 drone [...]
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Denouncing Terrorist Schemes
Posted on18. Jan, 2012 by S M Hali.
By S. M. Hali Terrorism is the systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion. It comprises those violent acts which are intended to create fear and are committed for a religious, political or, ideological goal; and deliberately target or disregard the safety of non-combatants. The perpetrator of these heinous acts is labeled as [...]
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Pakistan: Politicizing Memogate
Posted on06. Jan, 2012 by S M Hali.
By S. M. Hali The memogate scandal is being politicized by vested interests, only to save the skin of the alleged perpetrators of the crime. The fact that the Supreme Court has appointed a high level commission headed by Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Islamabad High Court Chief [...]
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Pakistan: Revisiting its Foreign Policy
Posted on06. Jan, 2012 by Raja Mujtaba.
Defence & Diplomacy By Raja G Mujtaba S M Hali held a well conducted debate on the foreign policy of Pakistan where Advocate Tariq Pirzada was more forthcoming. Professor Hamid expressed his views with some reservations. Foreign policy of any country is the true barometer or litmus test of its true sovereignty. To ensure a [...]