Down The Line

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Jolani's vision for Syria focuses on reform, inclusivity, and distancing from the Taliban model, as the U.S. cautiously engages with HTS leadership. [Image via NBC News]

Jolani’s Vision for Syria: Reform or Extremism

BySAT Editorial Desk December 20, 2024 Diplomix,Down The Line,Eurasia
Financing for climate action is set to be the focus at next month's COP29 conference. | Tofik Babayev/AFP via Getty Images

Climate Cash Flow: Will COP29 Deliver for a Future on Fire

BySAT Editorial Desk November 11, 2024
Will COP29 deliver for a burning future? Baku summit focuses on climate finance, adaptation, and...
How can Iqbal’s vision help us today? His teachings guide individual growth and collective strength for a united future. [SAT Creatives]

From Philosophy to Practice: Iqbal’s Vision for Modern World

BySAT Editorial Desk November 9, 2024
How can Iqbal’s vision help us today? His teachings guide individual growth and collective strength...
India and Afghanistan relations are shifting—find out what’s coming next for India’s strategy, which has always been the antithesis of Pakistan’s approach in the region. [Via Press Trust of India]

After Rare Talks: What is Next for India and Afghanistan Relations

BySAT Editorial Desk November 8, 2024
India and Afghanistan relations are shifting—find out what’s coming next for India’s strategy, which...
As Trump returns to the White House, see what it means for Pakistan and Afghanistan, and how will his 'America First' policy shape U.S. strategy? [Image via ABC News]

Trump Returns: What it Means for Pakistan and Afghanistan

BySAT Editorial Desk November 7, 2024
As Trump returns to the White House, see what it means for Pakistan and Afghanistan, and how will...
US Elections 2024: With Trump’s return to the White House, the world watches closely to see what’s next for America. [Image via Getty Images]

US Elections 2024: Trump Returns to The White House

BySAT Editorial Desk November 6, 2024
US Elections 2024: With Trump’s return to the White House, the world watches closely to see what’s...
Is tenure extension of services chiefs and increasing Supreme Court judges a smart move for stability, or does it risk too much power in one place? [Image via National Assembly of Pakistan]

Tenure Extension: Stability or Institutional Overreach

BySAT Editorial Desk November 5, 2024
Is tenure extension of services chiefs and increasing Supreme Court judges a smart move for...
When smog blankets Lahore and Delhi, it’s not just a bad air day; it’s a full-blown crisis that demands urgent smog diplomacy. Smog in Lahore, Pakistan, on Nov. 22, 2021. [AP Photo]

When Air Turns Toxic: Lahore, Delhi, and the Smog Diplomacy

BySAT Editorial Desk November 4, 2024
When smog blankets Lahore and Delhi, it’s not just a bad air day; it’s a full-blown crisis that...
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane prepares to take-off at Alama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore as the country embarks for PIA privatisation. [Image via Reuters/File]

What PIA Privatisation Means for Pakistan’s Economy and Identity

BySAT Editorial Desk November 1, 2024
Pakistan embarks on the long-awaited privatisation of its national airline. Will privatisation...
The newsroom of Al Jazeera English TV channel, Doha, Qatar [Image via Alamy Stock Photo]

Al Jazeera: Shaping Opinions or Just Reporting

BySAT Editorial Desk October 31, 2024
Coverage of Al Jazeera raises questions about impartiality. Is the coverage balanced, or does it...