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Balochistan’s Silent Poverty Crisis

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Sher Ahmed Durrani  Islamabad: Balochistan is the largest province in Pakistan, and it stands at a complicated crossroads, struggling to come to terms with deep-seated poverty. This issue goes beyond the realm of economic statistics; it…
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Bajaur’s Soil Still Holds Hope

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Dr Ikramullah Khan Bajaur: Bajaur today lives between anxiety and hope. Security worries have returned — shops close early, and travel feels unsafe after dusk. Parents wait anxiously for their children to return from school, and young…
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Seven Years On, Tribal Hopes Still Unmet

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Dr Ikramullah Khan Bajaur: When the government announced the merger of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018, the people across the tribal belt celebrated with hope. It felt like the dawn…
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Can China Lead Asia?

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Hasnain Iqbal Islamabad: China’s pursuit of comprehensive leadership in Asia has intensified under President Xi Jinping, who envisions a regional order aligned with Beijing’s strategic and ideological preferences.  Through economic…
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Peace in Words, War in Action

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Dr Ikramullah Khan Bajaur: In the past, wars were seen as part of history—a product of ambition for land, power, and resources. They were, in a way, somewhat understandable. Societies were less educated, less civilised, and opportunities…
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What Fuels Militancy in Balochistan?

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Zainab Chaudhary Islamabad: Liberation movements often arise from deeply rooted feelings of marginalisation — of being denied a rightful place in a state’s political, economic, and cultural framework. These movements usually reflect a…
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Afghanistan’s Illusion of Stability

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Zainab Chaudhary Islamabad: When the United States withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, many hailed it as the end of a long and exhausting war. Four years later, that optimism feels uncertain.  Has the US exit ushered in a new era of…
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Pak-AJK Evolving Relations

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Saleem Raza Bradford: This article comes from a place of pain, pride, and purpose , a heartfelt call grounded in history, sacrifice, and today’s political realities.  I write as the son of a freedom fighter, and as someone shaped by…
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Terrorist Attack on Manchester Synagogue

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Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: On Thursday, a horrific attack unfolded at a Jewish synagogue in Manchester, leaving two people dead and three seriously injured. The assailant was shot dead by police, and two further arrests have since been…