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Cabinet Is A Constitutional Office, Not A Political Ornament

In constitutional democracies, words are not decorative. They carry structure, authority, and consequences. The term “Cabinet” under the...

26.02.2026 30

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Idrees Ashraf

Venezuela, Power, And The Moral Bankruptcy Of The Civilised World

10.01.2026 30

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Reassessing PPP’s 2008 Win: Why Benazir Bhutto’s Assassination Didn’t Spark A Sympathy Wave

30.12.2025 20

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26th Constitutional Amendment Weakens Judiciary, Threatens Democracy And Citizens’ Rights

21.10.2025 70

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Ceasefire Between India And Pakistan: A Diplomatic Win Or Strategic Pause?

14.05.2025 10

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On The Brink: India-Pakistan Tensions, Nuclear Fears, And The Urgency Of Peace

06.05.2025 20

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Blindfolded Against The Flood: Pakistan’s Challenge After India’s Water Release

28.04.2025 30

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Power, Patronage, And The People: The Political Journeys Of Bhutto, Sharif, And Khan

24.04.2025 10

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The Pakistan Democracy Act And The Pending Verdict On Court-Martial Of Civilians

11.04.2025 10

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False Hope In American Intervention: Pakistan’s Crisis Needs A National Answer

08.04.2025 20

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Idrees Ashraf