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Pakistan’s ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran strengthen through key diplomatic visits in December 2024, amid global and domestic challenges.
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The return of Trump fuels trade tensions with tariffs on BRICS nations, challenging global economics and de-dollarization efforts.
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Explore Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, recent successes, and the challenges of internal unrest shaping its future path.
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The ongoing PTI protests and the government’s reliance on lockdowns reveal a deeper governance crisis in Pakistan, disrupting the economy, causing loss of life, and exacerbating political instability.
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The recent violence in Kurram Agency, triggered by tribal land disputes underscores the failure of governance and external influences, demanding urgent state intervention to restore peace and security.
The ICC’s arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli as well as Hamas leaders raise critical questions about international justice, political motivations, and the prospects for accountability in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Pakistan faces a wave of deadly attacks, with terrorism’s resurgence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, impacting national stability and regional relations.
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The Baba Guru Nanak Kabaddi Festival 2024 celebrated sports and faith, uniting over 5,000 Sikh pilgrims in Kartarpur.
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COP29 and G20 spotlight global challenges in climate finance, justice, and governance amid geopolitical tensions.
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The first-ever Karachi-Chittagong Link paves the way for enhanced connectivity, trade corridors, and a potential counterbalance to India’s influence in South Asia.