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On March 23, 1940, the Lahore Resolution set the stage for Pakistan’s creation. But what does true freedom mean when colonial legacies persist?
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As India-US visa policies tighten, Indian students face record rejections, yet India remains a top buyer of U.S. defense equipment.
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The Afghan Taliban’s regressive governance isolates Afghanistan, contrasting with the Muslim world’s embrace of education and progress.
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Imran Khan’s 190 million pound scandal reveals a quid-pro-quo deal with Malik Riaz, exposing corruption at the highest level.
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Elon Musk’s remarks on UK’s grooming gangs have ignited political divisions, raising questions about justice, immigration, and right-wing extremism.
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The United Nations has shaped global collaboration since 1945, but is it ready for the challenges of today’s multipolar world?
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Pakistan needs science and technology literate policy makers to address climate change, digital regulation, and healthcare for a sustainable future
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Hindutva nationalism, born in India, is spreading its divisive ideology globally, challenging democracy, inclusivity, and human rights.
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Will China’s vision of a new world order, shaped by its imperial past and Leninist ideals, challenge the Western liberal order?