The decision to launch Operation Sunrise against Lal Masjid was the result of years of strategic missteps and geopolitical calculations.
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In the heart of Kashmir’s conflict lies a profound question: what defines Kashmir’s identity? Malcolm X’s powerful analogy of “House Negroes” and “Field Negroes” vividly illustrates this struggle.
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The 24th SCO Astana Summit on July 3-4 marked a significant moment in regional diplomacy with the adoption of the Astana Declaration and 25 strategic documents.
LFK Bi-Annual Review 2024 details severe human rights violations and escalating repression in Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).
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In a fiery first debate of the 2024 election campaign, Joe Biden and Donald Trump clashed over immigration, abortion, the economy, and foreign policy.
Pakistan’s rice exports are booming, but water scarcity looms. Can Pakistan’s rice sector thrive without draining its water reserves?
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Blasphemy was weaponised in Pakistan due to social and political divisions: How did this happen, and can the country find a way to heal?
The 2024 elections brought an unforeseen plot twist, leaving pundits and citizens alike pondering a pivotal question: Is the magic of ‘Brand Modi’ fading?
Reports of India’s transnational repression and state-sponsored terrorism under Modi have sparked intense debate and scrutiny
Mujhay Dil Se Na Bhulana, Pakistani iconic song from 1977 film Aaina, is cinematic masterpiece that ruled Lollywood for five years straight.