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India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.
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At Khamenei’s funeral, Pakistan made a statement

Pakistan may have disagreements with Iran, and Iran may have disappointed Pakistan by leaning too warmly towards India at times. But neighbours who share borders must also share funerals.
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پاکستان کی عالمی افق پر واپسی

ایڈیٹوریل؛ شنگھائی تعاون تنظیم کانفرنس پاکستان کو عالمی افق پر نمایاں کر رہی ہے۔ اسلام آباد میں ہونے والا اجلاس پاکستان کیلئے خطہ میں اثر و رسوخ بڑھانے کا ایک بڑا موقع پے، یہ محض ایک سربراہی اجلاس نہیں بلکہ عالمی سطح پر پاکستان کی اواز ابھرنے کی علامت ہے۔
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Pakistan, back on the world stage

Pakistan is making a bold comeback on the world stage with the 2024 SCO Summit in Islamabad, turning challenges into opportunities for regional influence and economic renewal. This is more than a summit—it’s Pakistan reclaiming its voice in global affairs.
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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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