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Daman A. Bozdar

The Friday Times

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The Strait Of Hormuz Gamble: How A Blockade Is Reshaping Global Power

The Strait Of Hormuz Gamble: How A Blockade Is Reshaping Global Power

As of May 2026, the United States is pursuing aggressive maritime enforcement, particularly a blockade of Iranian ports, that both helps and pressures...

09.05.2026 40

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Why School No Longer Means Opportunity In Pakistan

Why School No Longer Means Opportunity In Pakistan

Every year, Pakistan's federal and provincial governments pour billions of rupees into public education, distributing free textbooks, waiving...

08.05.2026 40

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Pakistan’s Education Debt: A Nation That Has Never Paid What It Owes Its Children

Imagine a bank that has mismanaged a loan for decades, only to blame the borrower for the bankruptcy. Picture a corporation that has recklessly...

29.04.2026 30

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War In Iran And The Future Of Dollar Dominance

The U.S.-Israel war against Iran has created a defining paradox for the global financial system. While the conflict has accelerated long-term...

24.04.2026 50

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India Watches From The Sidelines As Pakistan Shapes Iran–US Diplomacy

India's diplomatic discomfort has become increasingly visible as Pakistan takes centre stage in mediating between the United States and Iran,...

21.04.2026 30

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The Battered Israel, A Fatigued America, And A Devastated Iran

Three parties are losing this war—Israel, America, and Iran—but none will admit defeat. Israel is battered by an ongoing conflict. America faces...

14.04.2026 30

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Iran Conflict Reveals Hybrid Warfare Is The New Normal In Global Security

The original anticipation that the U.S.–Israel attacks on Iran would be limited and conclusive has been challenged by recent developments. What we...

27.03.2026 50

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