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  • Explainer: FBI Raids Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Home

    Explainer: FBI Raids Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Home0

    The Mar-a-Lago documents investigation represents Donald J Trump’s greatest legal threat in years. The Department of Justice is investigating Trump to determine if he violated federal laws, including the Espionage Act. 18 U.S. Code 793 – Gathering, transmitting, or losing defence information 18 U.S. Code 2071 – Concealment, removal, or mutilation generally 18 U.S. Code

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  • Mar-a-Lago Raid, Trump’s Followers and Power Politics in the US

    Mar-a-Lago Raid, Trump’s Followers and Power Politics in the US0

    The investigation against former US President Donald J. Trump is unprecedented in US political history. For decades, the USA has been projecting itself as the beacon of liberal democracy and freedom. The extension of the US’ political ideology beyond its borders and strengthening of its core democratic institutions helped brand it ‘superpower’. For many years,

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  • Consequences of Currency Fluctuations

    Consequences of Currency Fluctuations0

    Pakistan is facing a worrisome economic crisis due to currency depreciation which could become a worst-case scenario if not dealt with suitable economic policies. The devaluation of the Pakistani rupee has become a longstanding risk for Pakistan’s economy, making it more vulnerable. The ongoing situation is becoming a major cause of distress from both micro

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  • Political Instability and Economic Insecurity

    Political Instability and Economic Insecurity0

    Pakistan’s economy has been suffering from political instability. If a country has a stable political system, its economy flourishes.  Despite abundant natural resources, the nation still suffers from a significant economic standstill. Countries with low economic growth often see an irregular stream of governments. This argument goes excellent in Pakistan. How political instability leads to

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  • How The Growing Population is Making Pakistan’s Resources Unmanageable?

    How The Growing Population is Making Pakistan’s Resources Unmanageable?0

    Population explosion triggers the need for more production and consumption and also becomes a major cause of the destruction of the natural habitat. To fulfil the needs of a growing population, trees are being cut down and soil fertility is also being adversely affected. This endangers the economic security of Pakistan and makes the management

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  • Why Does Pakistan Need to Go to IMF Now?

    Why Does Pakistan Need to Go to IMF Now?0

    If the IMF agrees to the Staff Base Agreement, it would release $1.2 billion additional with the total amount at $7 billion. Release of the grant is, however, subject to approval from the executive branch. IMF contends Pakistan for not complying with its policies, for instance violating the agreement by decreasing fuel, gas and electricity

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  • A Timeline of Pakistan’s Lawfare Challenges

    A Timeline of Pakistan’s Lawfare Challenges0

    Pakistan has struggled a lot with lawfare challenges over the years including both national and international lawfare challenges. Lawfare is not a very old term, it was introduced in 2001 but the concept it holds is as earlier as the formation of the state. We get to see a series of events in the last

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  • Geopolitics of Taiwan0

    The new Pelosi-Taipei camaraderie may lead to serious economic and security related repercussions for the world. The US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan provoking aggressive responses from Beijing. This recent development has only increased the uncertainty around global economy and international security, as experts predict beginning of another conflict that may have

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  • Relentless rains making Balochistan miserable0

    The recent monsoon season in Balochistan has been quite damaging as the relentless rains are a threat multiplier for national and economic security. The intense flooding has destroyed infrastructure and claimed dozens of lives. The destruction of infrastructure has raised concerns about damaging the economy. The rising threat of climate change has raised questions about

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