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The security dynamics of South Asia have been exacerbated by the existence of two security rivalry dyads, including China-India and India-Pakistan. Amid ongoing developments, it is not too difficult to foresee heightened nuclear risks and the undermining of regional stability.
The recent wave of Saffron Vigilantism becomes a burning issue, as Muslims and Hindu Extremists face-off over Hijab Row. The largest ‘Democracy’ is witnessing an ever-growing religious intolerance against the Muslims under the Modi Regime.
Pakistan wanted an ally on its west border that can oppose India and anti-Pakistan elements. Afghan Taliban being the ideologically driven faction emerged as indirectly favoring Pakistan. Though most of the Taliban are ethnic Pashtun, their ethnicity has never taken over their ideological identity, so in both respects, the Taliban were less detrimental to Pakistan’s security challenges.
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.
Islam to Iqbal was a philosophical ethos, more than a mere religion confined to the individual sphere. Thus, he spoke both in terms of the individual and the collective – framed in the concept of the Ummah.
Since October 27th, 1947, Kashmir’s illegal occupation persists. Delhi’s August 5th, 2019 move aims for demographic change.
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US Deputy Secretary of State visit to South Asia, particularly regarding Afghanistan, marks a shift towards civilian diplomatic engagement.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has stated that negotiation between Pakistan and India can only take place if the situation in Jammu and Kashmir improves. In an interview, the minister said that Kashmir was not a bilateral concern, but rather a glob
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