Taliban Delegation Bars Women Journalists in New Delhi, Raising Questions Over India’s Women Empowerment
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Taliban barred women journalists from a New Delhi press event, testing India’s stance on gender rights and democratic values.
TLP’s Gaza Protests Test Pakistan’s Political Maturity
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As TLP marches for Gaza, Pakistan faces a deeper test of political maturity, faith, and focus amid growing instability.
Kabul Blast Claims Rekindle Khalilzad’s Feud With Pakistan
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Zalmay Khalilzad renews anti-Pakistan claims over Kabul blasts; analysts say his bias and failed diplomacy fuel instability.
India’s Deoband Diplomacy Raises Questions Over Taliban Outreach and Regional Motives
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India’s outreach to the Taliban through Deoband diplomacy is seen as an attempt to recast the group’s ideological associations from Haqqania to Indian soil.
Hamid Mir Draws Backlash for Twisting Pakistan’s Palestine Policy and Quaid-e-Azam’s Vision
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Hamid Mir’s remarks on Palestine spark backlash for distorting Jinnah’s stance and Pakistan’s long-held policy.