Though Rawalpindi’s highhandedness and brazen exercise of extra-constitutional powers is a routine matter, domestic criticism of its meddling in Pakistani politics has burgeoned exponentially the last few years. Yet, instead of reading the writing on the wall, introspecting and taking corrective measures to bridge the military-civilian chasm, Pakistan’s military leadership has been dismissing growing public resentment by portraying it as […]
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China and the Axis of the Sanctioned – How America’s Divide-and-Rule Strategy in the Middle East Backfired
A photo Beijing released on March 6th of Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a seismic shock in Washington. There was the Secretary-General of the Chinese Communist Party standing between Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, and Saudi National Security Adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban. They were awkwardly shaking hands on an agreement to reestablish mutual diplomatic ties. […]
Read more ›Efforts ongoing for Afghans to run aviation services: officials
The Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday that efforts are ongoing for Afghans to manage airport services around the country. The ministry’s spokesman said that work on the purchase and installation of standard machines in the country’s airports is ongoing, and with the installation of the machines, services will be provided by Afghans themselves in a few months. “In a […]
Read more ›Commerce minister off to Russia-Islamic World Forum
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s acting minister of commerce and industry, Nooruddin Azizi, left Kabul for Russia on Wednesday where he will attend the Russia-Islamic World Forum scheduled to start on Thursday. According to the ministry, Azizi, will also meet with Russian officials along with officials from other countries and companies in a bid to boost trade and investment with […]
Read more ›Mawlawi Abdul Kabir appointed as acting prime minister of Afghanistan
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has confirmed that Mawlawi Abdul Kabir has been appointed as acting prime minister in the absence of Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund who has taken ill. Mohammad Hasan Haqyar, chief of protocol and media of the political deputy prime minister, told Ariana News late Tuesday night that Akhund has not been in the public eye […]
Read more ›Militant conspiracy case: NIA raids 13 locations in Kashmir
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted raids at several locations across the Kashmir Valley in a case related to militant conspiracy. According to a statement, the raids were conducted in Anantnag, Srinagar, Pulwama, Shopian and Budgam districts, during which incriminating material and documents were also seized. The statement reads that the raids were conducted in the premises’ of […]
Read more ›Afghan on the FBI’s terror watchlist is arrested at the southern border trying to illegally creep into US with a group of migrants – as border agents slam Joe Biden for not extending Title 42
An Afghan national on the FBI’s terror watchlist has been captured trying to sneak into the US at the southern border near San Digeo – as border patrol agents continue to slam Joe Biden for letting Title 42 expire. Multiple officials in the region have confirmed the arrest, as the FBI has begun an investigation on the attempt, where he […]
Read more ›Pakistan: Parallels Of Mob Violence Between PTI And TLP Politics – OpEd
“Mob culture” typically refers to a phenomenon where a group of people engages in collective behavior that is characterized by irrationality, emotional intensity and a disregard for individual judgment or responsibility. It often involves a large gathering of individuals who act as a unified group, displaying similar attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. The term “mob” in this context does not necessarily […]
Read more ›EU’s Challenges Dealing With India As Trade Partner – OpEd
India, a rising economic powerhouse, has been actively seeking to expand its trade relations with various regions across the globe. The European Union (EU) stands as one of India’s largest trading partners, representing significant opportunities for economic growth and development. However, despite the potential benefits, India has encountered several challenges in establishing a reliable and sustainable trade relationship with the […]
Read more ›Joint Understandings Reached At 5th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan FM’s Dialogue: A Victory For Regional Diplomacy – OpEd
The Joint Statement released by the Foreign Ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan at the 5th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral dialogue in Islamabad is a victory for regional diplomacy. By eschewing intervention in Afghan affairs and providing a vision for future prosperity which is devoid of great power politics, addressing address economic, security and political quagmires in the country apolitically was prioritized. […]
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