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  • The Domestic Politics of India and War Hysteria with Pakistan

    The Domestic Politics of India and War Hysteria with Pakistan0

    The domestic politics of India and the war hysteria surrounding Pakistan are inextricably linked with each other. The escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan is not merely a reflection of territorial disputes or ideological differences but is also a product of the political mechanisms within India that exploit nationalism for electoral gain.  The politicalREAD MORE
  • India’s Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and Its Practical Realities

    India’s Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and Its Practical Realities0

    India’s rhetoric about weaponizing the Indus Waters Treaty cannot hold ground in reality, as the practical consequences would ultimately prove disastrous for both its own people and its reputation, internationally. This treaty stood firm in the dark hours of three wars but became victim of Hindutva inspired leadership. Despite several bilateral crises, the treaty hasREAD MORE
  • Role of Media amid rising Indo-Pak tensions

    Role of Media amid rising Indo-Pak tensions0

    The media, instead of calming tensions, has become the loudest drumbeat for conflict in the immediate aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Within minutes of the terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam area that claimed the lives of 26 tourists, Indian television screens were flooded with bold headlines, fiery debates, and accusatory rhetoric—almost all pointing fingers squarelyREAD MORE
  • Trade and Tariff War: What’s Next for Pakistan’s Economy?

    Trade and Tariff War: What’s Next for Pakistan’s Economy?0

    The active trade and tariff wars between world’s two biggest economies, maybe a wake-up call for Pakistan to diversify its economic and strategic partners in order to survive through this and future tariff chaos. Undoubtedly, the tariff war 2.0 creates multiple challenges and opportunities together with the necessity for Pakistan to demonstrate strategic flexibility asREAD MORE
  • Will repatriation of Afghan refugees bring security stability in Pakistan?

    Will repatriation of Afghan refugees bring security stability in Pakistan?0

    The repatriation of Afghan refugees may marginally contribute to Pakistan’s security, but it is unlikely to bring lasting stability without addressing deeper militant networks, economic dependencies, and regional dynamics. The Afghan refugees have been living in Pakistan for more than four decades, making the country one of the largest refugee-hosting nations in the world. Following theREAD MORE
  • Land constraints for Agriculture of Pakistan: Way forward

    Land constraints for Agriculture of Pakistan: Way forward0

    Pakistan's agricultural sector is integral to its economy, contributing approximately 18.5% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing around 38.5% of the labor force. It is confronted with a range of complex challenges that significantly hinder its growth and long-term sustainability. There are a few key constraints, such as land fragmentation, inefficient irrigation systems,READ MORE

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