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Since 2014, political metamorphosis of India under BJP has diverged from Nehru’s liberal vision towards a Hindu-centric identity led by Modi.
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ISIS-K threat surge in Afghanistan poses a significant threat to the regional security, with potential spillover into Pakistan.
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India’s Chabahar Port deal with Iran strains US ties. Can India balance its strategic US partnership and regional ambitions with Iran?
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Russia’s UN veto on a space weapons ban has reignited fears of a space arms race. Can diplomacy prevent a war in the cosmos?
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AJK unrest erupts as grievances over resource management and government transparency simmer. Will Pakistan address these concerns?
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Pakistan finds itself coiled around a venomous threat – the resurgence of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) since the ascension of the Afghan Interim Government in
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Pakistan’s Afghan policy: More than meets the eye. From borders to Cold War and Taliban, unpack the history shaping their relationship.
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.
Floods, policy missteps, and global events led to Pakistan’s wheat crisis. A data-driven approach vital for long-term food security.