Qatar’s Emir embarks on a strategic tour to India and Iran, boosting trade, diplomacy, and regional influence amid rivalries.
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India’s Defence Procurement Woes: A System Stuck in Bureaucratic Quicksand
India’s defence procurement is plagued by delays, inefficiency, and corruption, threatening national security and readiness.
India’s Defense Sector Faces Mounting Challenges Amid Delays and Corruption
India’s defense sector faces challenges like jet program delays, corruption, and procurement issues, weakening military readiness.
PTI Governance in KP: Performance Under Scrutiny
The governance of PTI in KP faces scrutiny over education, security, and infrastructure, raising concerns ahead of elections.
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Will There Be An End To The Indian Authored Terrorism Script
With the “war on terror” era fading, Indian Authored Terrorism Script is losing ground. What are the implications for regional security?
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13 Terrorists Killed In Five Counterterrorism Operations In Pakistan’s KP: ISPR
Security forces eliminated 13 terrorists in five operations across KP, reinforcing efforts to curb militancy in the region.
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Taliban’s Supreme Leader Emphasizes Modern Education In Rare University Appearance
Taliban’s leader Akhundzada visits Kandahar University, urges support for modern education but excludes women from the event.
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Erdogan’s Islamabad Stop: Brotherhood, Strategy, and a $5B Gamble
Erdogan’s Islamabad stop is more than just diplomacy. With $5B in trade on the table, Turkey and Pakistan’s brotherhood is no longer just talk.
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Japan Pledges $1.65 Million To Aid Vulnerable Communities In Afghanistan, Lebanon, And Yemen
Japan provides $1.65M aid to support healthcare and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen amid crises.
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UN Security Council Condemns Deadly Kunduz Suicide Attack
A suicide attack in Kabul kills a Taliban officer, days after the deadly Kunduz bombing, as IS-K threats persist in Afghanistan.
