Jahangir Khan Tareen in driver's seat as post-Imran era in Pakistan begins to take shape
By Atul Aneja
New Delhi, May 27: As desertions from ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Party continue unabated, new political formations of one-time loyalists have also begun to emerge.
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General INDIANARRATIVE 02:12 PMHow will India-Maldives relations fare with break-up of the ruling party in Male?
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General INDIANARRATIVE 01:46 PMTrust deficit between Pakistan govt and industry captains widens ahead of budget
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China faces looming debt crisis as bad loans pile up under BRI
By Mahua Venkatesh
New Delhi, May 25: As Pakistan inches closer to a default amid uncertainty over the resumption of the International Monetary Fund's bailout package, worries for Beijing have risen. Several countries which have received loans from China under the Belt and Road Initiative have run into economic crisis and have been unable to repay the debts. Last year Sri Lanka defaulted.
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Pakistani Sindhis raise alarm over possible settlement of Rohingyas from Saudi Arabia
By Rahul Kumar
New Delhi, May 25: People in Pakistan's south-eastern province of Sindh have voiced fears that Rohingyas currently residing in Saudi Arabia might be settled in their area, impacting their demography. The Sindhis have been protesting for decades that communities from other regions and countries have been made to settle in their province which has led to increasing violence, loss of opportunities and dilution of Sindhi culture.
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Pro-army rally by Sunni hardliners may lead to FATF clampdown on Pak
By Rahul Kumar
New Delhi, May 24: A radical Sunni group, banned by Pakistan under international pressure, emerged in a big way on the main Shahrah-e-Faisal road in Karachi, sparking fears among Pakistanis that the country could again face blacklisting by the global watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
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How a unified Pakistan military is dismantling Project Imran
By Atul Aneja
New Delhi, May 23: The arrest of Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan by Rangers on May 9 triggered unprecedented and horrific attacks on the Army. Imran's supporters attacked key symbols of the Army's power and authority, including the Genera Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi, Corps Commanders House aka Jinnah House, Lahore, Peshawar Radio station, ISI office Faisalabad, Pakistan Air Force base at Mianwali, Rangers post Karachi and numerous other military and security forces installations. The mayhem that started on May 9 petered out two days later.
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Iran-Pakistan rift widens after killings of 5 border guards
By Rahul Kumar
New Delhi, May 23: Iranian border guard commander Ahmad Ali Goudarzi advised Pakistan to observe "good neighbourliness and not allow terror activities to be carried out from within their country". Goudarzi issued the warning to its eastern neighbour on Monday in a television interview, adding that "we have limited patience".
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Baloch insurgents strike big - kill 12 Pak soldiers including SSG commandos
By Rahul Kumar
New Delhi, May 23: Fierce clashes are reported to have erupted in Bolan district of Balochistan after the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) killed scores of Pakistani soldiers in different attacks over the weekend. The Pakistani army is reported to have launched a retaliatory operation with ground forces, helicopter gunships, surveillance drones and unmanned aerial vehicles in different areas of Bolan, close to Quetta - the Balochistan capital.
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How 16 new routes to Chattogram and Mongla ports of Bangladesh can lift northeast's economy
By Darakhsha Qamar
New Delhi, May 22: The National Board Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh recently passed a permit allowing India access to the Chattogram and Mongla ports in Bangladesh for transit and transshipment of cargo.
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Punjab ropes in border villagers to tighten vigil against Pakistani drones carrying drugs & arms
By Aayush Goel
Chandigarh, May 22: Fighting the biggest cross-border drone intrusion from Pakistan till now, the Punjab government has decided to rope in local villagers to help combat the narco-terrorism menace.
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Japan, the gourmet paradise and its Indian connect
By Anoothi Vishal
New Delhi, May 22: From the most delicate gyozas in Gion, to the fun izakayas of Hiroshima-a city that has transformed its tragic past to become quite the nightlife hub, to the modern sushiyas of Tokyo, Japan is a gourmet paradise, offering near perfect bites whether it is the street food takoyaki or a royal kaiseki meal that you have booked yourself in for. However, an Indian in Tokyo may question the wisdom of kare raisu!
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Why army chief Asim Munir may triumph over Imran Khan in Pakistan's monumental power struggle
By Atul Aneja
New Delhi, May 20: The May 9 pinpointed attacks in Pakistan on key military installations by angry mobs, piqued by the unceremonious arrest of Imran Khan at Islamabad High Court, has been a pivotal moment that may have sealed the fate of the former Prime Minister following his lengthy crusade against the Army.
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Pakistani nuclear tests in focus after Baloch diaspora launches protests
By Rahul Kumar
New Delhi, May 20: On May 28 Pakistan will celebrate the 'Youm-e-Takbir', the 'Day of Greatness' to give itself a pat on its back, for the nuclear tests in 1998, under the shadow of an unprecedented revolt against the powerful army. Around the same time, the Baloch diaspora will protest against the Pakistani nuclear tests in Balochistan as Aasrokh - day of mourning.
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Why China may not lift 'iron-brother' Pakistan out of its economic mess
By Mahua Venkatesh
New Delhi, May 19: Will China come to the rescue of cash-starved Pakistan, which is inching closer to a default amid delay in revival of the $6.5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) China has not made any statements over the deepening political crisis in the South Asian nation but concerns have risen.
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Does EU's infamous Qatargate bribery scandal targeting Kashmir have Turkish and Pakistani roots?
By Rahul Kumar
New Delhi, May 19: The European Parliament's Qatargate bribery scandal is now touching Indian shores. A number of websites in Europe have reported how various countries and individuals seem to be influencing the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) narrative in Europe.
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Pakistani atrocities are worse than those of Mongol tyrant Hulagu Khan: Baloch leader Mama Qadeer
By Mark Kinra
New Delhi, May 18: Mama Qadeer Baloch and his organisation - Voice of Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) completes 5,000 days of strike on April 1, 2023. Mama Qadeer Baloch has been protesting against atrocities carried out by Pakistan against the Baloch community by way of enforced disappearances.
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Has waning charm of Islamism in Turkey dented Erdogan's electoral appeal?
By Mohammed Anas
New Delhi, May 17: Turkey's Islamist strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has won every election he ran, is, for the first time facing a stiff challenge at the presidential polls. The political ideology of Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP) - a clever blend of Islamism and Turkish nationalism - has declined as shown during the on-going polls, which have entered the run-off phase.
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CDS Chauhan brainstorms with Quad military chiefs on strategy to counter China ahead of Leaders' Summit
By Ateet Sharma
New Delhi, May 16: In a significant meeting of the military chiefs of Quad countries that kicked off in California today, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan presented Indias views on fostering peace, prosperity and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Now LoC town in Kashmir being linked to Kanyakumari by train via Delhi
By Ahmed Ali Fayyaz
Srinagar, May 16: After creating the first rail link between Baramulla and the rest of the country, which is expected to become operational before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian Railways is now working on an ambitious project of providing seamless connectivity between Kanyakumari-the last train station at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent-and Uri, Kashmir's last township, on the Line of Control (LoC) in northern India.
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Rajouri and Kandi attacks: Can the failed Kashmir militancy bounce back with new tactics?
By Abhinav Pandya
New Delhi, May 15: Amidst disturbing developments, the good news is that the terror groups are finding it difficult to recruit the local youth. This is largely due to fatigue, and the lull in recruitment and terror attacks that came after 5 August 2019.
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How the Army, corrupt elite turned Pakistan into a basket case
By Mahua Venkatesh
New Delhi, May 15: Pakistan's Army needs to take a large chunk of the blame for ruining the country's economy. Last year, former Army Chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa officially admitted that the military has been meddling in politics for decades.
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Australia acts tough with Khalistani goons as ties with India blossom
By Ateet Sharma
New Delhi, May 13: The Australian government continues to tighten the noose around Pakistan-backed rogue pro-Khalistani elements Down Under ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to the country for the 2023 Quad Leaders Summit on May 24.
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Embattled Pakistan assures repayment of debt but facts show otherwise
Mahua Venkatesh
New Delhi, May 13: Time is running out for Pakistan as the deadline to repay $3.7 billion inches closer. The country's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has assured timely repayment of the debt - by this month and the next.
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Anti-China sentiment grows in Myanmar as Beijing is accused of plundering natural resources
By Rahul Kumar
New Delhi, May 13: Mounting public anger against China and its companies in Myanmar has gone unnoticed thanks to the din over the China-Taiwan issue and the Russia-Ukraine war. In barely a week, numerous incidents of violence against Chinese interests have demonstrated the pent-up fury among the Myanmarese people against China and its exploitative investments in their country.
