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Pakistan’s Swiss success was bigger than one man

Pakistan’s role at the Lake Lucerne Summit marked a rare diplomatic success, placing Islamabad alongside Qatar as a mediator in the US-Iran process. Shehbaz Sharif gave the effort political direction, while Field Marshal Asim Munir added security credibility.
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And we’ll keep on fighting til’ the end

From crisis, isolation and doubt, Pakistan has stepped into the diplomatic centre of gravity. If the US-Iran peace framework holds, Islamabad will not merely have brokered a deal. It will have reminded the world that nations are not condemned to the reputations others write for them.
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فلسطین پر آل پارٹیز کانفرنس غیر اہم، عمران خان کیلئے سیاست مقدم

عمران خان کی پارٹی نے فلسطین پر آل پارٹیز کانفرنس کا بائیکاٹ کیا، کیا لیڈر سیاسی مفادات کیلئے اس قدر اہم سفارتی معاملہ بھی نظر انداز کر سکتا ہے؟ کچھ لوگ کہتے ہیں کہ عمران خان اسرائیل کے ساتھ سیاسی شطرنج کی اگلی چال تیار کر رہے ہیں۔ کیا فلسطین کی حمایت صرف اس وقت اہمیت رکھتی ہے جب عمران خان تخت پر ہوں؟
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pakistan’s Last Iron Lady

Kulsoom Nawaz, Pakistan's last political matriarch, left behind an unquestionable legacy of democratic commitment and unyielding spirit.
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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۔
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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.
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