The Afghan Taliban promised peace to the world, but their return to power has fuelled a surge of TTP violence in Pakistan. Why does a government seeking legitimacy refuse to act against its terrorist allies, and what complex forces shape this dangerous and calculated decision?
Pakistan wins narrative war vs India. Global media highlights India’s losses and Pakistan’s strategic response after recent conflict.
Tax reforms in Pakistan aim to tackle revenue leakages and boost compliance through digitization. Can this fiscal reset drive real economic change?
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India’s history has always been diverse, yet Hindutva seeks to rewrite it through civilisational gerrymandering of India.
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Is Bangladesh becoming an Islamic state? Explore how religion is shaping the politics, history, and identity of Post-Haseena Bangladesh in 2024.
Breaking down the rape culture of India—why it’s still happening, who’s responsible, and why it continues to thrive.
Journey through the story of Pakistan—From its formation in 1947 to its modern achievements, witness how Pakistan has carved its place in the world.
![From Truman's early support to recent tensions over Gaza, the US-Israel relationship has evolved through highs and lows. [Image via Getty].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gettyimages-891478670-1623961254.webp "From Truman’s early support to recent tensions over Gaza, the US-Israel relationship has evolved through highs and lows. [Image via Getty].")
From Truman’s early support to recent tensions over Gaza, the US-Israel relationship has evolved through highs and lows.
Sovereignty in the Indian subcontinent transformed from a divinely ordained king who wielded both political and religious authority to a modern colonial state.
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What lies beneath the surface of Indian statecraft? A labyrinth of shadows concealing secrets with implications that extend far beyond the immediate region. If these accusations are true, what do they signify for international norms and the foundations of global order?