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This analysis explores Pakistan’s strategic recalibration in international cricket amid structural inequities, focusing on the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, financial dominance of the
February 6, 2026
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Pakistan’s first indigenous Index of Transparency and Accountability (iTAP) reveals the gap between how citizens perceive corruption and what
February 3, 2026
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The Balochistan Liberation Army’s inclusion of women and elderly combatants marks a shift in militant tactics, challenging Pakistan’s security apparatus and highlighting the need for
February 3, 2026
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Pakistan’s coordinated approach in Balochistan, pairing robust security measures against armed networks with development and governance initiatives to reinforce stability and state authority.
February 2, 2026
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Recent coordinated attacks across Balochistan reaffirm the need for decisive state action. Security operations and proactive political engagement remain central to maintaining peace in the
February 1, 2026
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A recent procedural order by the Permanent Court of Arbitration has advanced Pakistan’s case under the Indus Waters Treaty, underscoring the growing legal and institutional
January 31, 2026
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A recent report documenting 205 violations against journalists highlights the steady erosion of press freedom in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Systematic censorship, intimidation, and the
January 30, 2026
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The closure of SIGAR marks the end of an unprecedented experiment in external oversight, exposing both the value and the limits of foreign-led accountability in
January 29, 2026
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The Taliban’s 2026 Criminal Procedure Code institutionalizes hierarchy, gendered subjugation, and sectarian dominance, transforming law into a tool of control. Diplomatic missions warn that this
January 28, 2026
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Eighty years after Auschwitz, Holocaust remembrance remains a test of global conscience, exposing how law, power, and silence enable mass atrocity.Remembrance demands accountability in the
January 28, 2026
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Bangladesh stood firm on player safety, highlighting the politicization of cricket, as the ICC replaced them with Scotland. Their stance underscores the need for fairness
January 27, 2026
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The 2026 Taliban Criminal Code institutionalizes a rigid theocratic hierarchy, criminalizes religious diversity, and enforces gender and social oppression across Afghanistan. This analysis examines its
January 25, 2026
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Urban blazes have exposed systemic weaknesses in Pakistan’s urban infrastructure, where safety regulation and emergency capacity lag far behind construction growth. Islamabad’s four emergency stations,
January 23, 2026
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Pakistan has cautioned the United Nations that India’s unilateral moves on the Indus Waters Treaty pose a serious threat to the country’s water security and
January 21, 2026
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Karachi’s deadly Gul Plaza fire highlights deep failures in urban safety, regulation, and accountability.
January 19, 2026
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Pakistan is emerging as a central player in a new trilateral defense framework with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, combining military strength, technology, and strategic influence.
January 19, 2026
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Hate speech against Muslims has shifted from sporadic incidents to a politically endorsed campaign, with 1,318 events in 2025 averaging four per day and nearly
January 16, 2026
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Cricket as a Historical Bridge Cricket has historically been more than a sport in South Asia; it has been a bridge across political divides, a
January 12, 2026
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The International Crisis Group labels Pakistan the worst-hit by the Taliban’s return, highlighting cross-border militancy, TTP inaction, and the urgent need for regional security.
January 10, 2026
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Cricket in South Asia is increasingly reflecting regional politics, power dynamics, and assertions of sovereignty.
January 8, 2026
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Iran’s latest wave of protests reflects deep domestic economic strains. External reactions, however, suggest the persistence of long-standing geopolitical patterns.
January 5, 2026
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Afghanistan’s 2025 economy showed cautious growth, infrastructure gains, and trade outreach but remained fragile.
January 2, 2026
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Afghanistan’s evolving governance and economy affect South Asia’s security, trade, and migration dynamics.
January 1, 2026
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Pakistan and Bangladesh are entering a new phase of diplomatic recalibration that signals more than routine bilateral engagement, it suggests a structural shift in South
December 30, 2025
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Explore Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s visionary engagement with youth in the Pakistan Movement, highlighting their role in realizing the Two-Nation Theory. Understand how education, discipline, and
December 25, 2025
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India’s media faces quiet capture as regulation, ownership concentration, and harassment erode press freedom and democratic accountability.
December 24, 2025
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The geopolitical landscape of South Asia faced a seismic shift in late 2025 following the release of a damning report by United Nations special rapporteurs.
December 19, 2025
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Observed annually on December 18, International Migrants Day serves as a global reminder of the contributions, sacrifices, and challenges faced by millions of people living
December 18, 2025
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Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar (2025) may have triumphed at the Indian box office, but it encountered a decisive geopolitical setback abroad: a complete ban
December 12, 2025
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Today, as the global community marks International Mountains Day. The focus sharpens on the Hindu Kush–Himalaya (HKH) system, Asia’s fragile “Third Pole” and the indispensable
December 11, 2025
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Today, on International Human Rights Day, we commemorate the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). A foundational text establishing equality, justice, freedom,
December 10, 2025
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On December 8, 2025, a crisp winter morning in Islamabad witnessed a transformative moment in diplomatic history. The inauguration of the new United States Educational
December 9, 2025
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Today, December 9, 2025, the international community observes the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide. This day
December 9, 2025
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SIGAR final report exposes massive failures, wasted billions, and flawed U.S. reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, offering vital lessons for future policy.
December 8, 2025
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Six years after gunfire ended Dr. Tetsu Nakamura’s life and paused his lifeline mission for Afghanistan’s leprosy patients, his vision now rises again, proving that
December 4, 2025
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Saudi mediation offers a vital neutral path for Pakistan-Afghanistan peace, bridging gaps left by Turkey’s pro-Islamabad stance and Qatar’s ties to Kabul.
December 4, 2025
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On 27 November 2025, a shocking ambush targeted U.S. National Guardsmen by an Afghan in Washington, leaving casualties and sparking global condemnation. Investigations quickly linked the attacker
November 27, 2025
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has long sought to provoke conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, making it one of the key actors deliberately undermining regional stability.
November 24, 2025
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An analysis of the Tejas crash at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, examining technical, safety, and institutional failures that challenge India’s indigenous fighter program.
November 22, 2025
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For decades, India’s national media has amplified state-aligned narratives targeting Pakistan. In 2025, this campaign evolved into a more insidious form: the weaponization of gendered
November 21, 2025
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“Foreign policy becomes theatre when desperation meets opportunism.” India and Afghanistan’s alliance is a fragile game of opportunism, trading principle for short-term gain while chaos
November 20, 2025
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exposing the Taliban–GDI’s coercive rule, proxy politics, and regional linkages undermining Afghan dignity and regional stability.
November 12, 2025
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Explore Allama Iqbal’s life, poetry, and philosophy, highlighting his role as a visionary thinker and the intellectual architect of modern Muslim identity.
November 9, 2025
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An analysis of the Istanbul Talks revealing Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, Doha legacy, and Taliban’s internal power struggles undermining peace.
November 9, 2025
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An analysis of Afghanistan’s ethnic landscape and the Taliban-led interim regime’s Pashtun-dominated power structure, its impact on legitimacy and stability.
November 6, 2025
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Unmasking Taliban propaganda: Pakistan’s 40-year refugee hosting with Afghanistan’s history of refugee rejection & internal failure.
November 5, 2025
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Prospects after the Istanbul talks depend on Pakistan and Afghanistan implementing monitoring mechanisms, resolving TTP concerns, and reopening trade.
October 31, 2025
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Kashmir Black Day marks decades of resistance against India’s occupation since 1947, a call for justice, self-determination, and Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Kashmiris.
October 27, 2025
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Pakistan offers Bangladesh access to Karachi Port for China trade, strengthening bilateral ties and regional connectivity in South Asia.
October 21, 2025
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History of Afghanistan’s betrayal of Pakistan: 3,844 martyrs, 10,347 attacks since 2021, despite Pakistan’s 836 protests and extensive diplomacy.
October 18, 2025
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Disrespectful behavior of the Afghan forces violates international humanitarian law & Islamic ethics through public humiliation of Pakistani martyrs.
October 16, 2025
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Regional Unrest: Muttaqi’s India Visit Sparks Anti-Pakistan Propaganda and Raises Strategic Concerns
Muttaqi’s India visit marks a strategic shift, fueling anti-Pakistan propaganda and highlighting Delhi’s bid to reshape regional narratives and influence.
October 9, 2025
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Mahrang Baloch’s Nobel nomination exposes hypocrisy in selective activism, ignoring terror victims while promoting a one-sided peace narrative.
October 8, 2025
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Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, accepts key parts of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan as Israel eases bombing. With mediation led by Qatar, Egypt, and the US,
October 4, 2025
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Pakistan cautiously welcomes Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, balancing urgent calls for ceasefire with its principled stance on the two-state solution, amid global concerns over
September 30, 2025
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PM Shehbaz’s UNGA speech won praise worldwide, but controversy arose over Shama Junejo’s role in Pakistan’s delegation and her pro-Israel stance.
September 28, 2025
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Pakistan’s repatriation policy balances humanitarian obligations with security needs, managing 4M+ Afghan refugees through dignified return programs.
September 26, 2025
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Amid Afghanistan’s war-torn Border, civilians face displacement, hunger, and rights loss; immediate humanitarian aid and inclusive support needed now.
September 17, 2025
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The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) emerged in 2014 as a grassroots initiative, initially called the Mehsud Tahafuz Movement (MTM), founded by eight students from Gomal University in
September 16, 2025
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Pakistan confronts extremist groups hijacking jihad concepts. Scholarly consensus through Paigham-e-Pakistan fatwa declares terrorism haram under Islam.
September 15, 2025
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Qatar’s sovereignty faces a crisis after Israel’s recent strike in Doha. Global condemnation grows as alliances and diplomatic norms are put to the test.
September 10, 2025
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President Pezeshkian’s visit to Pakistan strengthens Iran-Pakistan ties. The trip focuses on enhancing trade, border security, and regional cooperation.
August 2, 2025
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UK Parliament condemns India’s Indus Waters Treaty suspension, highlighting legal breaches, Kashmir’s plight, and escalating water security challenges.
July 25, 2025
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Pakistan and Taliban agree to relocate TTP, signaling a major shift in cross-border militancy and regional security through dialogue.
July 23, 2025
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Kashmir Accession Day: 75+ years of Kashmiri struggle. Uncover the resilience, sacrifices, and ongoing fight for freedom & human rights against Indian occupation.
July 19, 2025
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India’s SCO rhetoric on anti-terrorism clashes with its alleged proxy conflicts, revealing deep strategic contradictions.
July 16, 2025
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Explore the silencing of Kashmir’s Martyrs’ Day on July 13th, 2025. This editorial uncovers India’s suppression of history and human rights violations.
July 13, 2025
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Qatari Princess Sheikha Asma conquers Nanga Parbat, becoming Pakistan’s Mountain & Tourism Ambassador. A symbolic triumph boosting global ties and highlighting Pakistan’s role in adventure
July 11, 2025
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ICC warrants for Taliban leaders target gender persecution. This historic step exposes international justice’s double standards and geopolitical limitations.
July 9, 2025
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Kabul’s underground water has dropped by 30 meters from over-extraction, pushing city towards a horrible water collapse by 2030
July 6, 2025
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