October 16, 2024
Pakistan
Southeast Asia

Pashtun Nationalism Can Jeopardize Regional Security

by Maryam Noureen Janjua The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has steadily risen to prominence, advocating for the rights of the Pashtun community impacted by decades of violence, military operations, and political marginalization. The most recent PTM Jirga held in Khyber Agency was a reflection of this growing discontent among Pashtuns. This event, like many before […]

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Opinion Politics Southeast Asia

23 Years Since the US Invasion of Afghanistan: Pakistan’s Lasting Cost of the “War on Terror”.

by Arshad Mehmood Twenty-three years ago, on October 7, 2001, the United States launched its invasion of Afghanistan, a move that would reshape the geopolitical landscape of South Asia. Termed the “War on Terror,” the invasion was a direct response to the September 11 attacks orchestrated by Al-Qaeda. The US and its allies sought to […]

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Asia Southeast Asia

The Changing Dynamics of Minorities’ Rights in Pakistan

by Maryam Noureen Janjua Improving the socio-economic status of minorities in Pakistan requires a multi-faceted approach focused on inclusion, equality, and opportunity. The state of Pakistan is actively working to improve the rights and socio-economic status of its minority communities, recognizing them as integral to the nation’s diverse social fabric. Moreover, the state encourages dialogue […]

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Europe News Opinion Politics Southeast Asia

ABSURD! The case of Bologna’s Pakistani preacher, Zulfiqar Khan, is becoming increasingly serious.

by Giovanni Giacalone Not only the attacks on Jews, Israel, the United States, homosexuals, King Hussein of Jordan, MPs and unaligned Italian journalists, but also against a former Muslim Italian/Egyptian intellectual and MEP who converted to Christianity and who is under police protection. Why are the Italian authorities procrastinating a much-needed intervention? Khan’s events timeline […]

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Southeast Asia

Pakistan mired in targeted killings and terrorist attacks

by Giovanni Giacalone On March 4th, unknown gunmen shot dead Syed Noor Shalobar in the Bara area of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, bordering Afghanistan. Shalobar was heavily involved in carrying out terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Indian media, he was working at the behest of ISI and was responsible for recruiting […]

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Southeast Asia

The Karachi Police HQ attack is a big hit for Tehrek-e-Taliban Pakistan and exposes major flaws in Pakistan’s security apparatus

by Giovanni Giacalone On Friday, February 17th 2023, the jihadist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan attacked the Police headquarter in the central Karachi area of Saddar, killing five (three police officers, one ranger and one civilian) and injuring over twenty.1 Three terrorists were also killed, two in the exchange of fire with security forces and one in […]

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