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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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Pakistan Navy’s CNS discusses strategic partnerships, global maritime security, and future naval plans in interview with Defence Web.
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Four family members, including a newly married couple, killed in an accident on Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway, Kerala, India.
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A BSF jawan was injured in an IED blast by Naxalites during a defuse operation in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district in India.
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ANP-led jirga urges reopening of Pak-Afghan border points to boost trade and improve regional economic conditions.
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Khan’s party observes Martyrs’ Day, urging supporters in Pakistan and abroad to honor those lost in the November 24 protest.
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Pakistan launches nationwide anti-polio vaccination drive Dec. 16-22, targeting 44M children under 5 to curb rising polio cases.
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Ex-OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji, 26, dies by apparent suicide in San Francisco after whistleblowing on AI copyright issues.
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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.
Billions in aid to Afghanistan raise concerns over accountability, misuse, and the Taliban’s management, casting doubt on international efforts.