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China-Africa Relations and the Shaping of African Political & Economic Sovereignty

China’s relationship with Africa has shifted from post-colonial solidarity to a complex partnership defined by record trade volumes, massive...

monday 7

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Justus Nam

Water Without Borders: How International Law Shapes the World’s Rivers

Water is the lifeblood of nations, yet only 0.5% of Earth’s supply is usable freshwater. As climate change, industrialization, and population...

monday 4

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Hasan Talat

Time, Tides & Us

We do not control the architecture of time, but we do choose how to inhabit it. The post Time, Tides & Us first appeared on The Spine Times.

monday 2

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Fajar Warraich

Journalists Under Siege

The 2025 amendments to Pakistan’s PECA have turned a cybercrime shield into a censorship weapon, criminalizing “false information,” empowering a...

monday 1

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Sheraz Ahmad Sherazi

AI, Gender, and the Climate Crisis

Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence offers transformative potential, yet gender inequality and press censorship...

monday 10

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Quraitulain Qureshi

The Geopolitics of Digital Sovereignty

As Washington and Beijing tighten control over digital infrastructure, data, and platforms, digital sovereignty has become a central fault line in...

monday 5

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Naseem Khan

Shangla and the Climate Crisis

Despite producing surplus electricity, residents suffer prolonged blackouts, while poor roads, unreliable internet, and fragile planning deepen...

monday 10

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Asad Khan

Philosophical Foundations of China’s Surveillance Network

China’s cutting-edge digital surveillance—the “Sharp Eyes” program, Social Credit System, and AI-driven policing—stems from centuries-old...

07.08.2025 3

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Manahil Tariq Manj

The Changing Dynamics of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy

Facing great-power rivalries, balance-of-payments crises, and evolving neighborhood dynamics, Islamabad now pursues multi-alignment with the U.S.,...

01.08.2025 10

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Mir Hamza

India’s Hegemonic Designs in South Asia

India’s aggressive regional posture is reshaping South Asia's geopolitical landscape. From Kashmir to Bangladesh, Nepal to the Maldives, New...

30.07.2025 1

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Fahad Chandio

Revolution in the Hills: Water Without Fuel

In the remote hills of Mansehra’s Achhriaan village, a fuel-free technology is transforming lives. With support from IWMI, the installation of...

30.07.2025 1

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Sheraz Ahmad Sherazi

Forced by Floods: Pakistan’s Climate Migration Crisis

Climate-induced displacement is not only a humanitarian tragedy but also a development crisis. The post Forced by Floods: Pakistan’s Climate...

27.07.2025 1

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Hasan Talat

Lab-Grown Meat: Will It Solve the Global Food Crisis?

As the world races to feed nearly 10 billion people by 2050 amid climate stress and shrinking farmland, lab-grown meat, real animal protein...

27.07.2025 1

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Sahibzada Sultan Mohammad Bahoo