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North-west Pakistan in grip of deadly Taliban resurgence

Misguided government efforts to rehabilitate militants have helped fuel recent terrorist activity

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

Pakistan gets a new army chief, but will he play the old game?

General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s new military chief, took command this week amid security and economic crises and a deepening political rift between opposition leader Imran Khan and the government. Can the new man on the job stem the chaos, and would that entail the old way of doing military business…

France 24 · Nov 30, 2022

Imran Khan to resume protests – this time taking on Pakistan’s military

After surviving an assassination attempt, many believe ex-PM could use his support to press army to back a return to power

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

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Pakistan ‘heading for chaos’ after Imran Khan ‘assassination attempt’

Ousted prime minister claims that his successor ordered shooting

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022

Imran Khan: what do terrorism charges signify for former Pakistan PM?

Charges over allegations made in rally speech unlikely to spell end of political career, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022

A year after Biden's Afghanistan exit, accountability in short supply

(This August 10 story has been refiled to make clear in paragraph 17 Austin chose to impose no accountability)

Reuters · Aug 10, 2022

Zawahiri strike gives Biden counter-terrorism strategy boost, but concerns persist

The CIA drone strike that killed Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri delivered a long-sought win for U.S. President Joe Biden's counter-terrorism strategy, officials and experts said on Tuesday, but also sharpened concerns about militants' presence in Afghanistan.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022

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How will the Prophet remarks row affect India-GCC ties?

Insulting remarks against the Prophet by India’s ruling party officials cause a diplomatic backlash in the Muslim world.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2022

Bangladesh scrapping rights group’s licence a ‘chilling message’

Bangladeshi and global rights defenders slam the government’s move to deregister top NGO Odhikar.

Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2022

What is on the agenda as UK’s Boris Johnson visits India?

British PM in India against the backdrop of Ukraine war as the West urges India to take stronger stand against Russia.

Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2022

Protests in Pakistan over Khan’s removal, Sharif set to be new PM

Tens of thousands march in several cities in support of the deposed politician as opposition prepares replacement.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2022

Pakistan's PM vows to fight on after Parliament ousts him

The ouster of Prime Minister Imran Khan in a parliamentary no-confidence vote has set Pakistan on an uncertain political path

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2022

Pakistan's top court to rule on PM dissolving parliament

Pakistan is in political turmoil and its Supreme Court is now expected to rule on whether Prime Minister Imran Khan and his allies had the legal right to dissolve parliament and set the stage for early elections

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022

Pakistan's PM faces no-confidence vote, defeat seems likely

Pakistan’s embattled prime minister faces a no-confidence vote in Parliament and the opposition said it has the numbers to win after Imran Khan’s allies and partners in a fragile coalition abandoned him

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022

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France 24 · Mar 22, 2022

India tries diplomatic dance on Ukraine, but Russia is an awkward partner

India’s failure to condemn Russian aggression in Ukraine at all costs reflects its longstanding relations with Moscow. But as the war enters a more brutal phase, it’s a price that might be too high to pay, even for cheap Russian oil and arms, if it draws New Delhi’s archrivals closer…

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

Pakistani PM urges Islamic nations to mediate in Ukraine war

Pakistan’s prime minister has urged foreign ministers from Muslim-majority nations to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine, appealing also on China’s top diplomat to join the effort

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022

What India’s position on Russia-Ukraine war means for its EU ties

Will India’s strategy of bolstering ties with EU to ward off China while maintaining close relations with Russia work?

France 24 · Feb 9, 2022

Pakistan’s ‘good Taliban-bad Taliban’ strategy backfires, posing regional risks

For decades, Pakistan pursued a policy of supporting the Afghan Taliban while cracking down on the Pakistani Taliban, the Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP). With the Taliban in power in Afghanistan, Islamabad may have won its “long game”. But its game of chicken may be backfiring with jihadists coming home to roost.

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