AnalysisUNDER THE KNIFE

Delving deep into today’s most pressing issues, Under the Knife from The Thursday Times brings sharp, in-depth analysis to complex stories that shape our world. Each feature cuts through the noise to uncover the hidden layers and broader impacts, offering readers a closer, more insightful look at the forces driving change.

پاکستان کی سفارتی محاذ پر مسلسل کامیابیاں بھارت کی تشویش میں اضافہ کر رہی ہیں۔ بلومبرگ

پاکستان کی مسلسل سفارتی کامیابیاں بھارت کیلئے باعثِ تشویش ہیں۔ پاکستان امریکا کیساتھ قریبی تعلقات رکھتا ہے۔ مکہ ڈیفینس الائنس نے اسلام آباد کی اہمیت میں اضافہ کیا۔ سندھ طاس معاہدے پر بین الاقوامی ثالثی عدالت کا فیصلہ پاکستانی مؤقف کی بڑی توثیق ہے۔
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بنگلہ دیش کا چینی جے 10 سی ای لڑاکا طیارے خریدنے کا منصوبہ، پاک بھارت جنگ میں کارکردگی کو اہم وجہ قرار دے دیاب

بنگلہ دیش جدید چینی لڑاکا طیارے ”جے 10 سی ای“ خرہدنے کے منصوبہ پر عمل پیرا ہے، اُس نے پاک بھارت جنگ 2025 میں کارکردگی کو اہم وجہ قرار دیا ہے۔ بنگلہ دیش کے مطابق یہ طیارے یورپی متبادل طیاروں سے کم قیمت مگر فیسں ٹو فیس فضائی جنگ میں اُن سے بہتر ہیں۔
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Meet Kash Patel, the Gujarati powerhouse poised to lead Trump’s CIA overhaul

Trump ally Kash Patel, of a Gujarati background, advocates sweeping changes to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement, seeking accountability, transparency, and a crackdown on “Deep State” influence.
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Climate cash, big promises, and fossil fuel debates at COP29

At COP29, global leaders wrestle with the dilemma of climate action versus fossil fuel dependence, while developing nations push for immediate financial commitments to address mounting climate impacts.
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پاکستان کو ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی وائٹ ہاوس میں واپسی سے پہلے عمران خان کو رہا کر دینا چاہیے، برطانوی اخبار ڈیلی ایکسپریس

پاکستان کو ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی وائٹ ہاؤس میں واپسی سے پہلے عمران خان کو رہا کر دینا چاہیے، عمران خان کی رہائی میں تاخیر کے دور رس نتائج ہو سکتے ہیں۔ ٹرمپ عمران خان کو دوست سمجھتے ہیں، ان کیلئے عمران خان کی قید ذاتی توہین ہو گی، برطانوی اخبار ڈیلی ایکسپریس۔
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A Kennedy returns to take the health mantle in Trump’s cabinet

Could RFK Jr’s entry into Trump’s cabinet signal a seismic shift in health and environmental policy? His controversial stance on vaccines and agriculture could redefine America’s approach in unprecedented ways.
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Wall Street and crypto traders ride high on Trump-fuelled boom

Trump’s election sparks a historic Wall Street and crypto rally, with banks, small-cap stocks, digital assets, and energy firms gaining from expected deregulation and pro-business policies.
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How Trump stumped two female rivals on his path to the presidency

Donald Trump’s twin victories over Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris reveal a changing American political landscape shaped by voter dissatisfaction, gender biases, and Trump’s unique media-savvy approach.
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Trump’s powerful return revives populist nationalism in US politics

Trump’s White House return reshapes the US political landscape, strengthening a populist, nationalist coalition with assertive policies on trade, alliances, and immigration.
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Where did it all go wrong for Kamala Harris?

Kamala Harris’s campaign unravelled as critical voter blocs drifted away, economic anxieties took centre stage, and strategic missteps left her struggling to connect with a divided electorate. Amidst disinformation and internal tensions, her historic bid faltered, revealing deep fractures within the Democratic base.
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Who will win the US election? Harris and Trump in tight battle, key swing states to decide

Polls and forecasts suggest a tight race as Harris and Trump fight for swing state dominance, with predictions split on who will win. Swing states, Pennsylvania especially, hold the key to a historic election.
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What would a new ‘Air Punjab’ look like?

Punjab plans to acquire PIA and rebrand as 'Air Punjab', aiming for better connectivity and economic boost with a focus on global direct flights to New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and London from all major Pakistani airports.
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Trump’s warnings of national decline clash with Harris’ calls for unification in final sprint

Trump and Harris have wrapped up their campaigns in Pennsylvania with contrasting messages: Harris champions hope and unity, while Trump holds firm on fearing a national decline. The race hinges on high turnout in key areas.
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Bill Clinton’s CNN interview: Reflections on democracy, trade regrets, and Kamala’s vision

Bill Clinton reflects on American democracy’s fragile state in a rare sit-down with CNN, detailing Kamala Harris’ potential presidency, and his lingering regrets over trade and peace deals.
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