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Conflict Resolution Vital For Pakistan’s Future 

Recent violent events in Islamabad show rising political tensions in Pakistan. Many protesters faced a harsh crackdown, using tear gas and live...

10.12.2024 70

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Declining Living Standards In Pakistan Demand A Call For Action 

The daily struggles of Pakistanis are being ignored while its leaders focus on power struggles. The country’s biggest worry should be how life is...

06.11.2024 20

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Pakistan On Boil

Pakistan currently faces significant tensions on three critical fronts. First, there is a tug-of-war between the government and the judiciary. Second,...

15.10.2024 40

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Could China's Development Model Work For Pakistan?

Since the late 1970s, China has grown economically, becoming the world’s second-largest economy. This growth has lifted hundreds of millions of...

16.08.2024 40

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Lessons From Bangladesh

August 5 will go down in history in Bangladesh, akin to a second liberation day, marking the end of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year authoritarian rule. It...

07.08.2024 10

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The Looming Showdown In Pakistan

The political situation in Pakistan is changing quickly. There is a high-stakes power struggle between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the...

25.07.2024 20

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A Competitive Election Has Strengthened Indian Democracy

The 2024 Indian general election witnessed a staggering 642 million citizens casting their ballots, a testament to the country's thriving democratic...

24.06.2024 20

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Pakistan's Political Future At Risk

This past year has been very uncertain in Pakistan. There have been a lot of upsetting events that have tested the country’s fragile democratic...

01.06.2024 60

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No Handshake On Offer: Why Does India Not See The Need To Engage With Pakistan? 

India has taken a firm stance against Pakistan's desire to resume trade and economic activities suspended in 2019. The Indian Foreign Minister, Dr....

02.05.2024 100

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Does Pakistan Need A Truth And Reconciliation Commission?

The recent review of the Z.A. Bhutto case by Pakistan’s Supreme Court cast light on the miscarriage of justice that occurred 44 years ago. It made...

01.04.2024 10

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Pakistan's Controversial Election Has Compounded Governance Challenges

There has been significant controversy in the wake of the 2024 general elections in Pakistan. The results were an echo of past elections, with...

01.03.2024 10

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2024 Elections Significant For Both Democracy And Progress

The Supreme Court’s decision to bar the PTI party from using its iconic electoral symbol has stirred much controversy. For many, it represents the...

25.01.2024 10

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Pakistan’s Status As A Medium Power In Asia

Pakistan’s diminished position in regional politics in the last decade has been overshadowed domestically by other pressing issues, such as the vote...

05.01.2024 20

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Nawaz Sharif Redux

Veteran politician Nawaz Sharif is one of the most enduring figures in the topsy-turvy world of Pakistani power politics. His long political career...

11.12.2023 9

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