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Fake news: undermining governance, sowing discord

In today's interconnected world, proliferation of misinformation poses a significant threat to effective governance, democratic processes and...

11.12.2024 3

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The dead count

Despite all the complexities with India, we share common memories of Indian cinema that offer glimpses of reality and, at times, amusement through...

04.12.2024 3

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PTI's protest politics: eroding constitutional order

PTI's recent protests have reignited a troubling pattern in Pakistani politics: the prioritisation of street agitation over democratic dialogue. At...

27.11.2024 3

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India's cricket refusal: a disruptive stance

Once again, India has refused to come to Pakistan to play cricket. This isn't because India doesn't want to face the Pakistan cricket team; the...

20.11.2024 2

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The enemy within

In an unsettling development that challenges the integrity of Pakistan's law enforcement, Muhammad Wali, a constable from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's...

13.11.2024 2

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Why is Israel not on IS's radar?

The Islamic State (IS), along with its Afghan branch, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), has long declared its mission as defending Islam,...

08.11.2024 3

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Afghanistan's internal fault Lines

Recent months have unveiled significant internal fractures within the Taliban's leadership in Afghanistan, raising questions about the group's...

31.10.2024 20

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India joins the murder club

The recent diplomatic clash between India and Canada has opened a Pandora's box of allegations involving serious human rights violations and...

23.10.2024 2

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PTM's troubling allegiances

The Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) emerged as a powerful advocate for the rights of the Pashtun community, initially sparked by the tragic killing...

16.10.2024 1

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SCO Summit: Pakistan's leadership opportunity

Pakistan is set to host a significant event in the international diplomatic arena - the heads of government meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation...

09.10.2024 2

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Afghanistan: persistent terrorist threat and global implications

Following the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, the geopolitical and security dynamics of the region have experienced a...

02.10.2024 3

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The Afghan Taliban's war on women

As of late, the term Taliban has become synonymous with everything unrelated to the values and ethics practised in a civilised world. In essence,...

26.09.2024 3

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IIOJK: intensified militancy and the bewildered Indian Army

As Kashmir's political landscape evolves with the onset of elections, a formidable surge in insurgent activity has caught Indian forces off guard....

19.09.2024 2

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Human trade and sinister Indian, Afghan footprint

Recent revelations about a major human-trafficking ring operating involving Lahore, Dubai, India and Afghanistan highlight a disturbing trend in...

13.09.2024 1

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Russia-Ukraine conflict and India's duality

The autonomous 'foreign policy' mantra of the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come under significant scrutiny, especially...

05.09.2024 3

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Balochistan - the bleeding wound of Pakistan

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) carried out a series of coordinated attacks in various parts of Balochistan on the night between August 25...

29.08.2024 2

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Iranian call for oil boycott of Israel and Pakistan's nod

In recent developments, Pakistan has thrown its support behind Iran's call to impose an oil boycott on Israel at the OIC. This move marks a...

22.08.2024 3

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Fall of the wall: unraveling of Indian narrative in Bangladesh

The fall of Sheikh Hasina's government on August 5, 2024, ending her 15-year reign, not only marks a significant transformation for Bangladesh but...

17.08.2024 2

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Pakistan's economic and political quagmire

Pakistan's economic potentials has been marred by persistent challenges that have hindered its growth prospects. A complex interplay of fiscal...

10.08.2024 2

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Taliban’s fund misuse claim: pot calling the kettle black

The Afghan Taliban have been unfairly targeting Pakistan with allegations of misappropriating funds designated for Afghan refugees. While the...

01.08.2024 4

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Muslims in India facing a thousand shades of hatred

A concerted effort is underway to marginalise Muslims in India. The practice of marginalising a community often begins by belittling its social...

25.07.2024 2

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