Avec le recul, on peut considérer que l’occupation de l’Afghanistan par les armées des USA/OTAN n’étaient rien d’autre qu’une nouvelle grande guerre de l’opium comme celles menées contre la Chine au 19ème siècle, ou celles de l’apprès Deuxième Guerre mondiale menées par la France dans le Triangle d’Or en Indochine, reprises plus tard par la CIA au Vietnam et au […]

The violence erupted after some Muslims claimed they had seen a local Christian and his friend tearing out pages from a Quran, throwing them on the ground and writing insulting remarks. Police arrested more than 100 Muslims in overnight raids from an area in eastern Pakistan where a Muslim mob angered over the alleged desecration of the Quran by a […]

The recent spate of arrests following the suspected emergence of a new militant outfit and subsequent police raids have raised concerns about the resurgence of militancy in the country. On Monday, police took into custody 17 alleged militants after locals, with the help of autorickshaw drivers, apprehended them in Moulvibazar. This marks a dramatic escalation in counter-terrorism scrutiny of the […]

August 15, 2023, marks two years since the the Taliban stormed back to power in Afghanistan as US and NATO forces withdrew from the country following two decades of brutal war. Two Years Since Kabul’s Fall: How life changed for Afghan women since the Taliban took power Since the takeover of the hardline Islamist group, the country has been isolated […]

In the current economic landscape, it is evident that the role of the Caretaker Finance Minister is strategically important in the team of the Caretaker Prime Minister. While following the prudent decision making process, the appointment of Dr Shamshad Akhtar as the Caretaker Finance Minister is commendable. Dr Akhtar’s track record showcases her adroitness in handling intricate economic scenarios, demonstrated […]

The picturesque region of Kashmir, nestled between the towering Himalayas, has been a subject of contention between two nuclear-armed rivals, India and Pakistan, for over seven decades. The ongoing conflict over this territory has not only caused immense suffering for the local population but has also posed a significant threat to regional stability and global peace. The Kashmir issue, with […]

On August 18, U.S. President Joe Biden invites Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to hold a summit at the Camp David presidential retreat. Unlike formal political venues like the White House, the Camp David meeting is a form of estate diplomacy deeply rooted in American culture. Due to its somewhat informal “private” nature, […]

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 […]

On August 12, 2023, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) threatened to withdraw from ongoing peace talks with the Meghalaya Government if attempts were made to impose terms on them. The outfit asserted that it operated independently and was not subject to governmental authority. Following a dispute between the leaders of the militant formation and the Meghalaya Government over the […]

Introduction The BRICS alliance, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is preparing for its forthcoming Summit from August 22nd to 24th in Johannesburg, South Africa. As the host, South Africa has extended invitations to 69 countries, including African heads of nations and organizations from the Global South. The upcoming Summit holds significant global importance and is expected […]