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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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Category: The Intellect Room
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America’s retreat from multilateral institutions signals more than policy recalibration, it exposes the fragility of global governance and reshapes the rules of international engagement. The
January 19, 2026
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Trump’s Board of Peace places Gaza under foreign oversight, sidelining Palestinian voices and local agency. Its composition of Western politicians and technocrats signals external control
January 17, 2026
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Israel’s recognition of Somaliland prioritises strategic gain over regional stability, turning the breakaway region into a pawn in geopolitical rivalry. Geography is weaponised, while local
January 17, 2026
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PAYF Pulse
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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India’s closure of a Kashmir medical college following protests over Muslim student admissions exposes communal bias and institutional failure. Meritocracy and equitable access to education
January 16, 2026
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Iran faces a severe economic crisis as the rial collapses, inflation soars, and public protests surge, highlighting structural weaknesses and institutional challenges. The situation underscores
January 16, 2026
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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is preparing for a visit of its Contact Group on Afghanistan to Kabul. A technical meeting was held in
January 14, 2026
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PAYF Pulse
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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Indian student Jeetesh Kumar arrested in Coventry for grooming underage girls online highlights the dangers of digital predation. The case underscores UK legal safeguards, institutional
January 12, 2026
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