COAS Gen. Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s red lines on Balochistan, Kashmir, Gaza, and digital misinformation at Overseas Pakistanis Convention.
Pakistan’s Diaspora Debate
Over 1,078 overseas Pakistanis from 60 countries touched down in Islamabad for the 2025 Overseas Pakistani Convention—welcomed as state guests and greeted by the rhythm of folk drums and the aroma of home-cooked flavors at Lok Virsa on April 13. For a
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India’s Waqf Amendment Bill 2025: Reform, Repression, or Religious Overreach?
What is Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and how will it impact land rights, religious autonomy, and political control for Indian Muslims?
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The Pakistan Democracy Act—Misplaced Priorities and Selective Accountability
U.S. lawmakers introduce the Pakistan Democracy Act, pushing sanctions on Pakistan’s army chief, sparking diplomatic fallout.
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Ambassador Sadiq Khan on Pakistan Day: Stronger Pakistan-Afghanistan Ties Key to Stability
On Pakistan Day in Kabul, Ambassador Sadiq Khan emphasized the importance of Pak-Afg cooperation for regional stability and economic growth.
From Sri Lanka to Myanmar: India’s Shadow Wars
India’s covert operations in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar fuel instability, raising questions about its regional dominance.
BLA’s Jaffar Express Attack: A Disturbing Shift in Terrorist Tactics
BLA’s Jaffar Express attack marks a major escalation. Can Pakistan counter the threat and address internal security lapses?
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The Language Battle: South and East India Resist BJP’s Hindi Imposition
South and East India push back against BJP’s Hindi imposition, defending linguistic freedom and cultural identity.
India’s Hate Speech Crisis: IHL Report Exposes Alarming Trends
A report by India Hate Lab (IHL) reveals a sharp rise in hate speech in India, linking it to state-backed bigotry and elections.
The Afghanistan Crisis: Pakistan’s Unpaid Bill for a War It Didn’t Start
Pakistan faces $450B in losses, 80,000 deaths due to the Afghanistan crisis, straining its economy, security and global investments.
