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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.
![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. Image via: [File: Arshad Arbab/EPA]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kurram-arshad-arbab-1722482650.webp "Kurram-arshad-arbab-1722482650")
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.
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At least 38 killed, 29 injured as gunmen attack passenger convoys in Pakistan’s Kurram tribal district, officials report.
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Pakistan to restrict use of VPNs starting November 30, limiting access to commercial users and raising privacy concerns.
![Man arrested in Thane for killing his three-year-old niece; confessed to the crime during police interrogation. [Image via NDTV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/26b9d9o_ulhasnagar-murder-case_625x300_22_November_24.webp "26b9d9o_ulhasnagar-murder-case_625x300_22_November_24")
Man arrested in Thane for killing his three-year-old niece; confessed to the crime during police interrogation.
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BJP and allies are projected to lead in Maharashtra and Jharkhand state elections, boosting Modi after a tough general poll.
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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.
![The Baba Guru Nanak Kabaddi Festival 2024 celebrated sports and faith, uniting over 5,000 Sikh pilgrims in Kartarpur. [mage via Ravinder Singh Robin]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kartarpur-Corrdior.webp "Kartarpur-Corrdior")
The Baba Guru Nanak Kabaddi Festival 2024 celebrated sports and faith, uniting over 5,000 Sikh pilgrims in Kartarpur.
![Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh injured in stone attack on his car during election campaign in Nagpur. [Image via NDTV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/d1fr1j0k_anil-deshmukh-injured_160x120_18_November_24.webp "d1fr1j0k_anil-deshmukh-injured_160x120_18_November_24")
Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh injured in stone attack on his car during election campaign in Nagpur.
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Pakistan appoints Aaqib Javed as interim head coach for the white-ball team ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025.