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Pakistan and Afghanistan are capable to resolve all their issues amicably

Pakistan carried out intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations in the border regions inside Afghanistan. The prime target of the operation was the terrorists belonging to Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group,...

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Edge of Discord: Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations

The Afghanistan-Pakistan relationship is intricate as well as diverse, encompassing several decades of common history, intricate geopolitical dynamics, and a joint endeavour to combat terrorism....

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This year will be crucial for the Taliban

In 2024, gaining international recognition for the Taliban will be crucial from a diplomatic standpoint. The unrecognized Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which was re-established after a disorganized...

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The Afghan Peace Process and Pakistan’s Crucial Role

The Sunday Guardian ran a piece on March 17, 2024, blaming Pakistani generals for fighting a proxy war against Afghanistan since the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, the country’s current government,...

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BNP’s Perilous ‘India-Out’ Gamble: Playing with Fire

Following their failure to resist the 12th Parliamentary election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Bangladesh has adopted a perilous and irresponsible approach: deliberately fueling...

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The impossible case of India-wide NRC: Potential fallout of India-Bangladesh...

A shadow of doubt and anxiety hangs as India might institute a pan-India National Register of Citizens (NRC). The complex demographics of the Indian subcontinent, where country lines are blurred and...

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From Critique to Creator: India’s Quest for Fair Democracy Assessment

When faced with a systemic flaw, the pivotal decision emerges regarding adherence to established constraints versus pioneering a novel paradigm. India, in this context, has opted to move forward by...

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The Brave New World of Taliban’s Barren Leaves and U.S. Derelictions

In post-US-led NATO, Afghanistan, from the graveyard of empires it has become the boneyard of Afghan women. The Taliban are the only dictatorship in the world that has imposed more severe laws against...

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The May 9 Tragedy: Verdict and Aftermath

The gavel has finally fallen on one of Pakistan’s most tumultuous chapters in recent history. Gujranwala’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on May 9, delivered its long-awaited verdict, sentencing 51...

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Making Sense of India-Bhutan Development Partnership

On his first overseas visit after assuming office in February 2024, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in New Delhi on March 14. He held talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi...

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Stitching the G20 into one Union: India’s moment

India’s G20 presidency combined multi-conceptual themes into One Earth, One Family, and One Future. While One Earth reminded us that there is only one habitable planet for now, one family and one...

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The Taliban and Afghanistan Independence

The situation in Afghanistan and South Asia is developing quite actively. The Taliban, who currently rule the unrecognised Islamic Emirate, are attempting to strengthen their hold on the provinces and...

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Prospects for Conflict Resolution in Baluchistan

The concepts of human needs, conflict, and peace are interrelated and affect all aspects of human life. Human needs theories propose that all humans have certain basic universal needs and that when...

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Diplomatic Strain: Analyzing Implications of Recent US Sanctions on Pakistan

In the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, the imposition of sanctions by one nation on another is not merely a punitive measure but a complex diplomatic tool used to influence policy...

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President Raisi Trip: Strengthening Collaboration Between Pakistan and Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi recent visit to Pakistan is a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The main goal of President Raisi visit to Pakistan is to...

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U.S., Russia, & South Asian Elections: A Diplomatic Chessboard

The recent accusations by Russia of US meddling in Indian elections have stirred a diplomatic storm, highlighting the complex web of geopolitics in South Asia. The Russian foreign ministry’s...

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India’s Covert Operations: A Global Concern

Indian announcement of recalling its ambassador from Canada after seeing a gathering of Sikh Parliamentarians from the Federal Party and other senior leaders also making an appearance in Toronto...

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Transforming Crisis into Opportunity: A Sustainable Future for Rohingya Refugees

On an calm and cool evening in Cox’s Bazar ( Bangladesh), as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows over the bustling refugee camp, a young Rohingya girl named Jasmine (who came from...

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Haram Money and Noah’s Age: The Crippling Judicial System of Pakistan

I recently had an interaction with an elderly man in his 60s who had just had a dispute settled through the Jirga System. When I asked him why he chose to resolve the issue through the Muchhi or Jirga...

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The Chabahar Chessboard: Strategic implications of the Iran-India deal for...

Pakistan and Iran are significant players in the geopolitical chessboard of South Asia and the Middle East. Their relationship is a complex interplay of diplomacy, strategic interests, and regional...

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