Aside from geography, there were important differences between East and West Pakistan related to culture, climate, economy, and security requirements. These differences between the two wings were a major cause of deadlock in the constitution-making process of the new state and eventually led to the First Martial Law.
Iqbal, Pakistan’s supposed ideologue, rejected language, race, or land as a basis for nationhood and advocated Islam as the primary basis for the yet-to-be-born Pakistan.
To understand the role of Bengal in the history of India and Pakistan in general and in the independence movement in particular, it has to be understood that Bengal’s role has been greatly influenced by its unique geography, demography, cultural shifts, and history.
The buildup to the FIFA World Cup 2022 and the contentious discussions over whether or not Qatar was eligible to host the event has only exposed in stark detail what can best be characterized as western hypocrisy.
If the attack on the Pakistani embassy in Kabul is any indication, there is no other option for the leadership in the two countries than to adopt a people-centric approach to prevent the region\’s descent into chaos.
In view of the worrisome number of new cases of HIV in Pakistan this year and outbreaks that have been previously reported in Pakistan, there is an increased likelihood that HIV may continue to spread if appropriate preventive measures are not executed successfully.
As India takes the lead in hosting multiple global conventions on counterterrorism within a short span, using them for political mileage, it becomes necessary to call its credentials into question.
From the reluctance of the rich to the pressure of the vulnerable, the journey to COP27 has been one of prevailing duplicity and limitations, notably from the major contributors to emissions, on whom the ultimate success of climate justice depends.
The attack from Afghanistan on Pakistani soldiers at the Spin Boldak-Chaman border and the confession video of the assailant doing rounds on social media raises questions about the Taliban\’s role— or lack thereof.
Despite a cross-border movement numbering thousands each day, Afghans have been subject to various procedural hassles upon their arrival in Pakistan. Effective regulation is urgently necessary to preserve the symbiotic relationship between the two nations.