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پاکستان نے طاقت کے بعد سفارتکاری کے ذریعے اپنا موقف منوایا اور خطے میں نیا نیو نارمل اپنی شرائط پر قام کردیا
پاکستان نے طاقت کے مظاہرے کے بعد سفارتکاری سے اپنا مؤقف منوایا اور خطے کا نیا نارمل اپنی شرائط پر قائم کر دیا۔ دوحہ میں اسلام آباد کا واحد مطالبہ تھا کہ افغان سرزمین سے پاکستان مخالف دہشت گردوں کی حمایت بند کی جائے، اور اگر وہاں سے حملے ہوئے تو ذمہ دار کیمپ جائز ہدف سمجھے جائیں گے۔
Steel in silk gloves
Pakistan came with one demand and departed with verification, guarantors and a timetable; Kabul kept its face, Islamabad kept the substance. A new regional normal now bears Pakistan’s imprint.
PTI’s bold move: skipping Palestine talks to focus on… themselves
Imran Khan’s PTI skipping the APC on Palestine while he's in jail? Sure, because nothing screams “leadership” like ghosting a major diplomatic issue. Maybe he’s too busy plotting his next chess move with Israel, as some suggest. Clearly, supporting Palestine only matters when he’s the star of the show.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump head to head with 100 days left
With only 100 days left until the 2024 US presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are in a close race; Harris is focused on progressive issues, while Trump campaigns on economic nationalism.
It is time to either revamp, or abolish, Pakistan’s draconian blasphemy laws
Pakistan's draconian blasphemy laws have caused more harm than good. They have fostered a culture of mob violence and lynchings, embedding religious extremism into society. The misuse of these laws to serve personal vendettas undermines our justice system and fuels ignorance. It is imperative to reform or abolish these laws to protect human rights and promote societal harmony.
Maryam Nawaz, a catalyst for the PML(N)’s revitalisation
Maryam Nawaz ignites PML(N)’s resurgence, championing progressive reforms and female empowerment, poised to redefine Pakistan’s politics in her electrifying electoral debut.
The PTI’s social media strategies continue to leave other parties in the dust
Imran Khan's PTI continue to lead the way in Pakistan's digital political landscape, leveraging innovative social media strategies and AI technology as the 2024 Pakistani General Elections approach.
Unfulfilled promises and ineffective diplomacy at the OIC
The OIC assembly at Riyadh, marred by internal disagreements, echoed strong condemnations of Israel's actions in Gaza but stopped short of forging a united and actionable response.
Overarching hypocrisy at the United Nations
Conflicting interests at the United Nations on the conflict in Gaza leave groups of countries showcasing their leagues' internally backfiring discourse on the global arena.
Hypocrisy, dual standards, and selective solidarity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's unequivocal support for Israel's right to self-defense lay bare stark hypocrisy when juxtaposed against his nation's own struggle against Russian aggression.
Pakistan’s Last Iron Lady
Kulsoom Nawaz, Pakistan's last political matriarch, left behind an unquestionable legacy of democratic commitment and unyielding spirit.
عمران خان، سلمان رشدی کا وکیل اور سانحہ نو مئی کے بعد عالمی عدالتوں میں ریاست پاکستان کیخلاف مقدمات کی گونج
سابق وزیراعظم عمران خان اور ان کی جماعت پاکستان تحریکِ انصاف (پی ٹی آئی) عالمی عدالتوں میں پاکستان کے خلاف مقدمات میں بیرسٹر جیفری رابرٹسن کی خدمات حاصل کرنے کے فیصلے سے پیچھے ہٹنے پر مجبور ہو گئے۔
Celebrating an ever-alive nation
Amidst the dawn's embrace, Pakistan readies to mark its 76th Independence Day; a testament to the nation’s spirit of endurance, and the ultimate culmination of a journey woven with unity, diversity, and relentless resilience.
Imran Khan, the TTP Spokesman
A relentless recent attack on Fazl-ur-Rehman's party in the Bajaur district has yet again revealed Imran Khan's support for the Taliban.



