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The 1971 East Pakistan tragedy reshaped South Asia. Lessons from legacy of 1971 include unity, inclusion, and addressing regional power dynamics.
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Al-Qaeda affiliates like Al-Shabaab are targeting weak states. Pakistan must strengthen its stability, collaborate regionally, and address extremism’s root causes.
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ISKP’s threat is pushing Afghanistan into chaos. The assassination of a top Taliban leader exposes deep vulnerabilities in AIG’s control.
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Khalil Haqqani’s death in a Kabul explosion exposes leadership rifts in the Afghan interim government and raises concerns about ISKP’s role.
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Bangladesh’s evolving foreign relations reshape South Asia’s geopolitics, with growing ties to Pakistan and deteriorating relations with India.
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From Gaza to Kashmir and Syria, Human Rights Day highlights the ongoing global battle for dignity, justice, and freedom from oppression.
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The fall of Assad regime marks a turning point in Syria, raising concerns about stability amid competing regional and global interests.
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CPEC’s maritime dimension is set to transform Pakistan’s coastal trade, unlocking vast economic potential and a new era of maritime growth.
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Pakistan amid protests and sovereignty sees unrest, raising critical questions on state power, dissent, and political narratives.
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Afghan women deserve better. A balanced approach is needed to uphold their rights while respecting Afghanistan’s cultural context and traditions.