Category: Pakistan

Pakistan: JUI-F Under Fire In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Analysis

On August 7, 2023, Mufti Khair Zaman, a party member and local government office bearer of the Jamiat ul Ulema Islam–Fazl (JUI-F), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). On August 7, 2023, the social media in-charge of JUI-F for the North Waziristan District of KP, Javed Noor Dawar, sustained injuries in […]

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New Evidence Indicates US Pushed For Removing Pakistan PM To End Pakistan’s Neutrality Regarding Ukraine War – OpEd

A nation’s leader just wanting his nation to stay neutral regarding a war undertaken against another nation by the United States government can set in motion a US government effort to boot that leader from office. A previously secret Pakistan government document disclosed in a Wednesday in-depth The Intercept article suggests that such a removal effort is just what the […]

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JUI-F under Fire

On August 7, 2023, Mufti Khair Zaman, a party member and local government office bearer of the Jamiat ul Ulema Islam–Fazl (JUI-F), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). On August 7, 2023, the social media in-charge of JUI-F for the North Waziristan District of KP, Javed Noor Dawar, sustained injuries in […]

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Echoes Of Peace: Reimagining India-Pakistan Dialogue Amidst Intricate Geopolitics – OpEd

In the intricate mosaic of South Asian geopolitics, the recent overture by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for dialogue between Pakistan and India resonates as a potentially pivotal juncture in the enduring saga of their complex relationship. Against the backdrop of historical grievances and simmering tensions, Sharif’s call for engagement serves as a glimmer of hope amidst the uncertainty that has […]

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Pakistan: How Neo-Colonial Leaders Stabbed the Nation?

The Nation Lost its Credibility and Strategic Direction Pakistan’s Neo-colonial elite continued to ruthlessly purge any public dissent against the most hated and most feared ones. The British Raj debacles are hidden in the new freedom of the few against many. Reflecting on the current political fault lines originating from Pakistan, one could pinpoint the unrestrained egoistic political drive to […]

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Pakistan: Senator Anwaar-Ul-Haq Kakar’s Role As Caretaker PM And The Path Ahead – OpEd

Senator Anwar ul Haq Kakar has been appointed as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, a critical role that comes with the responsibility of overseeing the national elections and managing the interim government. This appointment is an important development in Pakistani politics, reflecting various aspects of Kakar’s background, political influence, and the prevailing political scenario in Pakistan. Anwar ul Haq […]

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Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Deadly Bajaur Bombing: Implications For Security And Democracy – OpEd

Last week’s suicide bombing at a political rally in Bajaur district of northwest Pakistan has sent shockwaves through the country and raised concerns about the security situation ahead of the upcoming national election. The attack, which targeted a gathering of the conservative Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party, resulted in a death toll of 45 people. Islamic State has claimed responsibility […]

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Iran, Pakistan Foreign Ministers Discuss Expanding Cooperation

Iranian and Pakistani Foreign Ministers Hossein Amirabdollahian and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized enhancing all-round relations and developing economic cooperation and bilateral trade. Amirabdollahian highlighted the need to finalize agreements on exchanging prisoners and addressing unauthorized border crossings. The Iranian top diplomat emphasized the importance of implementing the positive agreements achieved in strengthening sustainable border security between Iran and Pakistan, which […]

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China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): A Decade Long Partnership And Forever To Go – OpEd

The $62 billion CPEC project, which was started in 2013, is a massive infrastructure project that includes roads, railroads, pipelines, and energy facilities. The project proposes to link the Pakistani port of Gwadar on the Arabian Sea, which is bordered by Iran and the Persian Gulf, with the western Chinese city of Kashgar. Beijing now has a quicker and more […]

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Religious Politics In Pakistan – OpEd

In Pakistan, there are two basic types of parties i.e. conventional and religious. Conventional parties, such as Pakistan Muslim League-N (PMLN), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP,) represent themselves also as the followers of Islam, if they don’t do so, they are not aligning themselves with the public interest. For winning elections, every party has to play its […]

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