I am not surprised to see what is happening in UK.  Predicated on a religious faith, one can easily conclude that Christianity is taking a deep dive whereas Islamization (not Muslims) is flourishing all over the world.  It is due to multifaceted reasons, for example, their indoctrination about anti-family planning, regular and disciplined frequency to visit mosques, philosophy of converting non-Muslims and, of course, reinforced it by ingrained element of jihadism.  All these factors are leading to the spread of Islamization all over the world.

As far as UK is concerned, it is the liberal policy of the government which is helpful in bringing Islamization to the forefront.  Muslims have realized (worldwide) how to exploit the liberal tenets of democratic constitution.  So, one should not blame the Muslims if they are building more mosques in the UK, one should rather blame the liberal society which allows the Muslims to achieve this long term objective.  I believe, unless some magic happens, the time is in favor of Muslims.  They can wait as long as it takes to accomplish their long term objective which is to establish Sharia Law worldwide.  White people do not have the backbone to face Muslim onslaught on a worldwide basis.  Hence, the decline of the former.  In UK, the Mayor of London is a Muslim who is very supportive of Muslim community and religion, and when he was visiting Chicago about a year ago, he openly addressed the Muslim community that they do not have to assimilate themselves into the non-Muslim community.  He even confronted the Queen of London on a few issues.  So, to make long story short, my opinion is that the time is not too far when UK along with other countries like Belgium, France and Holland etc. will be facing open Islamization - unless as I said above some magic happens.

This is definitely a step in the right direction.  Unfortunately, it does not create a vehicle to eradicate or at least minimize this societal menace from the society precisely with reason that this will be applicable only in the event of someone raping a minor and not an adult female member of the society.  I wonder if the government does not care about the whole female sect of a country.  Also, not knowing the details yet of this new legislation, this legislation ought not to consist of any ambiguities.  Once the charge is proven, the rapist should be hanged by televising the punishment.  I will go a step further, rapist's asset, if any, should be auctioned and the proceed should be given to the victim or her family.  Secondly, the compliance of this legislation, when approved by the Parliament, should have no partiality.  The rapist irrespective of his affiliation to any society, party and religion should not be treated above the law.

I think one reason, among others, is that this nation is interested in propping up skirmishes here and there by floating pieces of misinformation to test their new missiles and defense equipment.  Predicated on the press reports, the latest attack in Syria by the USA provided an opportunity to test its new missiles coated with the stealth material which was proven to be very effective.  They want to make sure that in the event of a real war, they can rely on their defense armament.  I do not think this country is really interested in winning war, even though it is the ultimate aim of getting involved into any major war, because the continuation of war mongering attitude among different sect of people helps this nation more in the long run.  Needless to say, this nation has so much fire power, it can destroy the earth many a times, but that is not the aim.  They rather see division and ill will among nations which helps this nation economically and militarily.  Also, it helps this nation to maintain its hegemonic status in the world.  What the writer of this article basically is doing is proving the fact that in all wars, USA's participation was required, and that requirement helped this country maintained its super power status till to date.

Mr. Bajwa's statement is full of misleading comments.  He says Pakistan is committed to eradicate terrorism, but lot of leaders of militant groups move around with full liberty in Pakistan.  Some have been even proven guilt against them.  Pakistan does not arrest them.  He said Pakistan is willing to discuss Kashmir issue, but will not stop assisting and abetting Kashmiris in Kashmir.  He also said that Pakistan is ready to face any consequences because his defense forces are ready to face any eventuality, when he knows it is not true.He also said that dialogue is needed to prevail peace in the region, but his people do not hesitate to call India 'an enemy'.  Under these circumstances, how can one expect to exchange a meaningful dialogue?

The Middle East issue is such a tangled enigma which is beyond repair.  So many different formidable factors - different in culture, religion, social and linguistic- are the stumbling block to find a permanent solution to this on-going problem.  The writer of the enclosed article has provided live and factual examples of failures whenever this country tried to either change the regime or find a peaceful solution to the problem, whether it is Vietnam, Korea or the turmoil in the Middle East.  I do not think any country irrespective of its fire power can find a permanent solution in the Middle East.  Staying there is just like standing in the swamp.  More you jump around in the swamp, the deeper you go into it and eventually you drown yourself - militarily and economically.  One wonders if it is worth the risk.  However, from a political angle, USA cann't afford to get out exclusively from the Middle East drama because it will provide a strong foothold to Russia and Iran.  As I said above, it is a riddle which is not easy to untangle.  As far as latest gas usage in Syria is concerned, there are many reports about who actually did it.  Is it Assad, the UK Government or the anti-Assad forces to keep USA involved in this issue.  The Jury is still out and we will see what finally happens.

Ms. Mehbooba's thought process is on the right track to minimize rape threats to minors.  But it does not solve the rape threat from its roots.  The female victim is traumatized the same way irrespective of her age bracket.  Yes, the adult has a better understanding of what had happened to her and is able to cope with that situation with more perseverance  and responsibility than a minor victim.  But the  mental torture which stays with that victim is a life long issue she has to face.  One cann't remove that stigma.  Hence, this writer feels that Ms. Mehbooba ought to make this law including all rapes irrespective of female victims' age, and once the rape is proven, the rapists should be put behind bar for a long time without bail.  And, in the event of female rape victim dies, the rapist should be hanged too. Also, rapist's assets should be auctioned and money handed over the victim family. I wish this law becomes a national legislation to help female community in India.

The latest statement of Mr. Abdullah referring to India ought to return portion of Kashmir acquired in the battle of 1965 to Pakistan and Kashmiris are not slaves of India leaves an impression that though he is living in India, but has a very soft heart for Pakistan when it comes to solving a long standing Kashmir problem. He also suggests that LoC should be converted to Line of Peace. But he is forgetting one thing and that is that the civilian government in Pakistan has no say in this matter, and the military of Pakistan wants to keep this issue alive because it is a source of its sustenance. The hotter the Kashmir border, the urgent need for Pakistan to have a strong military. This is the key. Pakistan does not love Kashmir, it is a political and just a prestigious issue for them to stay alive militarily. Because of their failed foreign policy and lack of financial resources, they could not keep East Pakistan as part of Pakistan, Balochistan is on the verge of separation, Karachi is burning, KPP is beyond their control, then how can one expect them to expand their territorial objective. There are only three ways to live with this Kashmir problem- one being the present status quo- keep fighting, second being accept LoC as an international border and live peacefully on their own respect side of the border and the third being a full scale attack and the winner takes it all. There is no other way to handle this issue. Mr. Abdullah is making provocative statements most of the times. I am wondering when three generations of his own family were sitting on the throne, why did they not work with the central government to solve this issue. Why did they not try to revoke an Article 370 from the Constitution which is the main stumbling block to achieve any liveable solution. It is easy to criticize while sitting outside the camp, but very difficult to exert efforts to find a tenable solution. Mr. Abdullah should talk to the central government, his own party and Ms. Mehbooba's party and delete an Article 370 from the Constitution and move forward.