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Davos 2026 underscored a shifting balance in global power as geopolitics, markets, and technology converged amid deep uncertainty. The forum revealed how states and corporations
January 25, 2026
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Category: The Intellect Room
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The new criminal code enshrines class, gender, and sectarian hierarchies, legitimizing coercion and silencing dissent. Its ramifications extend beyond Afghanistan, posing serious humanitarian, ideological, and
January 25, 2026
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The Taliban’s control over gold mining in northern Afghanistan reveals a governance model rooted in coercion and fear, where local communities are sidelined and dissent
January 25, 2026
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Enforced Conversions and Incentivized Compliance Reveal Broader Patterns of Authoritarian Control in Afghanistan
January 24, 2026
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PAYF Insight
As women and youth emerge as Iran’s demographic majority, their sustained activism is reshaping debates on legitimacy, authority, and reform within the Islamic Republic. This
January 23, 2026
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The 2025 Turkish Drug Report reveals how Afghanistan remains central to global drug markets, shifting from opium dominance to synthetic narcotics. Managed scarcity, trafficking resilience,
January 23, 2026
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s visit to Pakistan underscores the country’s football potential, paving the way for collaboration with the Pakistan Football Federation to boost infrastructure,
January 23, 2026
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PAYF Insight
Pakistan’s women are emerging as central drivers of innovation, productivity, and inclusive growth. From economic participation to political representation, their empowerment is reshaping the nation’s
January 23, 2026
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CPEC 2.0 is redefining Pakistan’s economic landscape, shifting the focus from infrastructure to high-value industrialization and maritime growth. Strategic partnerships with China, coupled with Special
January 22, 2026
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How fintech, e-governance, and nationwide broadband are bridging geographic divides, enhancing transparency, and driving economic resilience
January 22, 2026
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