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Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir discusses Bangladesh’s political future, election reforms, and challenges under the interim government.
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General Dwivedi on a four-day Nepalese visit aims to deepen India-Nepal defence ties through talks, training, and cooperation.
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Delhi battles severe AQI, with banned services, online schools, and health warnings as pollution reaches hazardous levels.
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Punjab declares smog emergency as Muslims pray for rain; schools close, and strict restrictions imposed across province.
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Pakistan launches its first Climate Finance Strategy to mobilize funds for climate resilience and sustainable development.
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PM Modi’s plane faces technical snag in Deoghar, Jharkhand; Rahul Gandhi’s chopper delayed during campaign.
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Pakistan, a country blessed with a rich coastline, continues to suffer from Sea Blindness, missing out on economic opportunities in its maritime sector.
Sectarianism is so deep-rooted in our society that even the state deems it ‘normal’ and does not react unless extremist manifestations of the phenomenon start turning ugly. The state’s typical response entails the ‘concealment and appeasement’ approach, which was evident from its dealing with the recent upsurge in sectarian tensions in the country.
When states interact, there is always two-way traffic. Going through some ground facts before jumping to conclusions is a means that we as Pakistanis do