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India at a crossroads: Divisive politics and the erosion of unity

The BJP's policies have significantly altered the dynamics of Indian society, fostering extremism, religious hatred, and deep-seated divisions. Today, 1.2 billion Indians are contending with issues like social oppression, racial prejudice, and widening class divides. The promotion of Hindutva...

India suspends Indus Waters Treaty: What it means for Pakistan?

India’s reckless suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is not just a provocation — it’s an assault on regional stability and a blatant violation of international norms. The IWT, signed in 1960 and brokered by the World Bank,...

Pahalgam attack: Indian media false propaganda against Pakistan exposed

Serious concerns have emerged regarding the recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with many questioning the authenticity of the Indian government’s narrative. The BJP-led Narendra Modi government faces growing scrutiny...

India launched propaganda against Pakistan after Pahalgam incident

Tensions in Kashmir often rise when the spotlight turns on New Delhi’s failures. The recent attack in Pahalgam, Occupied Kashmir, follows a familiar pattern — one we’ve seen before in Pulwama. Even former Indian officials, like ex-J&K Governor Satyapal...

How the Gwadar representative is hindering development?

Gwadar, a key coastal city in Pakistan and the centerpiece of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), continues to face a severe lack of basic infrastructure and facilities. Despite its strategic importance, the residents of Gwadar are still deprived of...

Balochistan’s unmet needs: Controversial legacy of Sardar Akhtar Mengal

Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal does not need an introduction. He actively participates in political activities in Balochistan, but otherwise, like Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri, he seeks medical treatment abroad. Akhtar Mengal entered politics in 1988 and won his first election on...

Pakistan Minerals Forum 2025: Driving growth through global partnerships

Pakistan is actively navigating the evolving global trade landscape, focusing on strengthening its economy and fostering international partnerships.​ On April 8-9, 2025, Islamabad is hosting the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF25) at the Jinnah Convention Centre. This pivotal event, organized...

Balochistan’s Journey: From colonial rule to integration with Pakistan

Balochistan’s history is one of political struggle, colonial exploitation, and eventual integration into Pakistan. The British and the Iranians divided the region, which they brought under colonial influence in 1876. The British partitioned the eastern part of Balochistan into...

BYC challenging the state monopoly on violence

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee's (BYC) recent actions—storming a morgue to retrieve bodies and organizing violent protests—represent a direct challenge to the state's monopoly on violence, a cornerstone of state sovereignty. The state's authority is predicated on its exclusive right...

COAS calls for making Pakistan ‘hard state’

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has called for Pakistan to transition into a “hard state,” emphasizing the importance of national security and governance. Speaking at the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, he questioned how long...

Who is Mufti Shah Mir, and why is India celebrating his death?

On the night of March 7, 2025, armed men from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) assassinated Mufti Shah Mir, a prominent religious scholar in Balochistan, in Turbat, Kech district. Armed individuals on motorcycles opened fire, inflicting serious injuries. Despite immediate...

Suicide bombing targets security forces vehicle in Kalat, Balochistan

A suicide bombing occurred near a security forces vehicle on the national highway in Kalat district, Balochistan, resulting in the death of one security personnel and leaving four others injured. The injured soldiers have been identified as Sepoy Waqeel, Zahid,...