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2019 elections have muddled intra-Afghan reconciliation

In the current environment, what are the options left for Pakistan? Complete detachment from the emerging situation in...

25 Feb 2020 2:51 AM IST

Who will rid the people of Pakistan of the capital curses listed here? No one except they themselves.

As Muslim world is divided, Pak caught between two blocs

Historically, Pakistan has managed its bilateral relations with Iran and Saudi Arabia at a level where it always had...

10 Feb 2020 1:25 AM IST

Human rights groups and outside experts say more than one million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim minorities have been rounded up in a network of internment camps across the far-western region. (Photo: AFP)

De-radicalising' Uighur Muslims: Is the Chinese action justified?

The Chinese claim has not been verified by independent sources and mystery shrouds its deradicalisation or re-education...

18 Dec 2019 2:42 AM IST

Maulana Fazlur Rehman

Azadi march sways towards populism of a religious kind

The maulana has remained concerned about the establishment's engagement with the clergy without taking him on board.

19 Nov 2019 12:05 AM IST

The problem is that Pakistans state institutions do not consider the tendencies of non-violent extremism as a potent threat.

Religious intolerance has increased in Pak with hate narratives

For one, patriotism cannot be reduced to religion alone without declaring non-Muslims in Pakistan as non-citizens.

23 Sept 2019 1:19 AM IST

Since 2013, there have been seven rounds of talks between India and Pakistan to resolve the thorny water disputes.

New 'intifada' in J&K means consequences for Pakistan

Apparently, India is missing the mega blueprint to absorb the shocks of the measures it has taken to fixâ€ the Kashmir...

12 Aug 2019 2:54 AM IST

Achieving 27 targets under an action plan is top priority for Imran Khan, say officials. (Photo:AP)

Can Imran forge a deal between the Taliban and Kabul?

So far, the Taliban's position on the option of direct talks with the government of President Ashraf Ghani has remained...

29 July 2019 12:05 AM IST

Lack of rehab for militants hobbles Pak counter-terror

Pakistan has been viewed as employing a selective approach towards different militant groups.

15 July 2019 1:44 AM IST

Are dignity and empowerment above economics and security?

The recent Quetta Literary Festival (QLF) reflected this growing anxiety among the intelligentsia and educated youth of...

1 July 2019 12:00 AM IST

The MEAs comments came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he will not allow Pakistani soil to be used for terror. (Photo:AP)

Will economic adversity cost Pakistan a few good friends?

CPEC, which was until recently being projected as a game-changer for the country and the region, has lost its attraction...

8 April 2019 12:01 AM IST

Pak's moment of truth over fresh ban on jihadi groups

The military has a few rehabilitation centres for militant detainees but civilian law-enforcement agencies lack such...

11 March 2019 12:05 AM IST

Sources said that though junior level officials from both sides were having flag meetings.

Pak needs to shift its focus, limit space for terror groups

The international community, including Pakistan's key strategic partner, China, has become less tolerant towards violent...

25 Feb 2019 12:05 AM IST