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آزادی کے بعد غلامی

A reader reflects on a post-celebratory state of affairs in the Republic.

آزادی مبارک۔۔۔ مگر

As Pakistan's "yaum-e-azadi" comes and passes us each year, a contributor takes it in his hands to reflect on how this day fares in a modern Pakistan.

پاکستان کی ناکام خارجہ پالیسی

One reader's take on the Republic's strategies to carry out their foreign policy agenda.

میرے کپتان! تم کر رہے ہو پاکستان کا نقصان

A reader pens an open letter to the Prime Minister, detailing the harsh realities of his tenure as premier.

How poverty intercepts gender equity

A reader analyses the issue of gender inequity, especially when confronted with poverty, in Pakistan.

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سابق افغان جنرل نے افغان طالبان حکومت کے خلاف مسلح کارروائیوں کا اعلان کر دیا

سابق افغان جنرل نے طالبان حکومت کے خلاف مسلح کارروائیوں کا اعلان کر دیا۔ افغانستان یونائیٹڈ فرنٹ کے سربراہ سمیع سادات نے طالبان حکومت کے ارکان، اڈوں اور قیادت کو نشانہ بنانے کا اعلان کیا۔ اُنہوں نے امریکا اور نیٹو سے سیاسی و مادی مدد کی درخواست بھی کی ہے۔

Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.

Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.

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.

Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

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