Commentary
India’s Defence Procurement Woes: A System Stuck in Bureaucratic Quicksand
India’s defence procurement is plagued by delays, inefficiency, and corruption, threatening national security and readiness.
21 February 2025, Friday
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America
The Chabahar Conundrum: How US Sanctions Put India’s Geopolitical Gamble in Peril
US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port disrupt India’s regional ambitions, bolstering Pakistan’s role in South Asian trade.
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Commentary
Saffron Shadows: A Global Threat Beyond India’s Borders
Saffron shadows are now coloring India’s political discourse, but the script is anything but profound. It’s more Bollywood than reality.
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Commentary
Banned Terrorists, Unbanned Voices? X Hosts BLA Propaganda Space
X allows a BLA-affiliated account to host a Space, exposing its double standards on terrorist propaganda. Will Pakistan push back?
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Commentary
The Balochistan Unrest: Who Pulls the Strings Behind the Chaos?
What’s behind Balochistan unrest, and why is the BLA’s fractured leadership in the spotlight again? Is the power struggle heating up?
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Commentary
The Quiet Escape of Abbas Stanekzai to India After Criticizing AIG’s Girls Education Ban
Senior Taliban leader Abbas Stanekzai flees to India amid internal rifts, defying Akhundzada’s ban on girls’ education.
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Commentary
TTP Resurgence: A Deadly Sequel with No End in Sight — Is Pakistan’s Patience Running Out?
Why does the TTP resurgence keep happening, like a bad sequel that no one wanted? Are we just blind to the patterns?
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Commentary
Pakistan’s Economic Surge: Record Remittances, Panda Bond, and Key Investments
Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan’s economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments.
Commentary
Punjab Farmers Begin Fast-Unto-Death Amid Growing Tensions
Punjab farmers begin a fast-unto-death, demanding justice amid protests and government inaction on their rights.
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Beyond Boundaries
Upendra Dwivedi’s ‘Blame Pakistan’ Game: Will It Ever End
Indian Army Chief Gen Dwivedi’s blame on Pakistan for Kashmir terrorism falls apart as evidence reveals India’s own role in destabilizing the region.
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