The Making of an Enemy: The Taliban’s Narrative War Against Pakistan
Afghanistan
SAT Editorial Desk

The Making of an Enemy: The Taliban’s Narrative War Against Pakistan

The Taliban’s hostility toward Pakistan is not confined to isolated voices. Rooted in religious narratives that brand Islamabad as “un-Islamic” and reinforced by incendiary speeches and propaganda, this rhetoric fosters deep mistrust. While official representatives preach cooperation, commanders and ideologues openly glorify conflict, creating a dangerous contradiction between diplomacy and reality.

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The Dying Rules-Based Order: How Israel’s Actions in Doha Test American Influence
Diplomacy & geopolitics
SAT Editorial Desk

The Dying Rules-Based Order: How Israel’s Actions in Doha Test American Influence

Israel’s airstrike on Hamas leaders in Doha marks more than a breach of Qatari sovereignty, it is a direct challenge to US authority and the fragile rules-based international order. The attack exposes Washington’s inability to restrain its ally, while raising profound questions about Gulf security, Arab solidarity, and the future of international law.

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Ahmad Shah Massoud: Hero, Warlord, Legend
Down The Line
SAT Editorial Desk

Ahmad Shah Massoud: Hero, Warlord, Legend

Ahmad Shah Massoud’s life embodied both heroism and controversy. Celebrated as the Lion of Panjshir for his defiance of the Soviets and Taliban, he was also criticized for his role in Afghanistan’s civil war and the atrocities linked to his forces. His legacy endures as a symbol of resistance and division alike.

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Pakistan’s legacy at the UNGA highlights its role in self-determination, decolonization, Islamophobia, and global justice.
Down The Line
SAT Editorial Desk

A Principled Legacy: Pakistan at the UNGA

Since 1947, Pakistan has used the UN General Assembly to advance causes of self-determination, decolonization, and justice. From supporting Algeria and Afghanistan to championing Palestine and combating Islamophobia, Pakistan’s consistent diplomatic efforts underscore its role as a defender of global equity and multilateralism.

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Water, War, and the UN: The Indus Basin Dilemma
Down The Line
SAT Editorial Desk

Water, War, and the UN: The Indus Basin Dilemma

The Indus Waters Treaty, once hailed as a model of cooperation, faces its gravest challenge after India’s unilateral suspension in 2025. For Pakistan, water security is a matter of survival, with millions dependent on the Indus Basin for food and livelihoods. As tensions mount, the fear of “water terrorism” looms large, raising the stakes for regional stability. The UN must move beyond silence, leveraging law and diplomacy to ensure the Indus remains a source of life rather than a trigger for war.

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Afghanistan conundrum
Editorial Picks
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Afghanistan conundrum

When the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Pakistan saw hope. Four years later, TTP and BLA attacks have surged, Kabul’s ties with India are deepening, and Islamabad faces a worsening security crisis along its western border.

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Rahul Gandhi Booked by Bihar Police: A Case of Political Victimization under Modi
Down The Line
SAT Editorial Desk

Rahul Gandhi Booked by Bihar Police: A Case of Political Victimization under Modi

The recent case against Rahul Gandhi in Bihar is part of a larger, systemic pattern of legal harassment. Critics argue this is a deliberate strategy to stifle dissent, weaken India’s opposition, and prevent one of the government’s most vocal critics from connecting with voters. This continuous legal pressure highlights a troubling erosion of democratic norms in India.

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Syed Ali Shah Geelani: The Ideologue Who Defined Kashmir’s Defiance
Down The Line
SAT Editorial Desk

Syed Ali Shah Gillani: The Ideologue Who Defined Kashmir’s Defiance

Syed Ali Shah Gillani was more than a political leader—he was the unwavering voice of Kashmiri resistance. From electoral politics to decades of confinement, his life embodied an uncompromising devotion to self-determination and a rejection of political compromise. His passing in 2021 marked not an end, but the continuation of a struggle defined by defiance and sacrifice.

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