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Harry and Meghan meet Syrian refugees, Palestinian children in Jordan

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived on Wednesday in Jordan, where they met with Syrian refugees at the Zaatari camp and Palestinian children evacuated from the Gaza Strip.

US government accused of major ‘cover-up’ over Trump sex abuse claims

Democrats on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump's administration of the "largest government cover-up in modern history" over reports that it withheld documents relating to allegations that the Republican leader sexually abused a minor.

Pakistani Tourists Can Now Use UK e-Visa, No More Passport Stickers

Pakistani nationals can now apply for UK e-visas, receiving confirmation by email instead of traditional passport stickers.

Iran accuses Trump of ‘big lies’ ahead of Geneva talks in face of major...

Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program

Man Held After Entering Manchester Mosque With Axe and Knife

A man was arrested at Manchester Central Mosque after allegedly carrying an axe, knife, and other weapons during Ramadan prayers.

Somalia in $900 Million Deal Talks with Pakistan for 24 JF-17 Jets Amid Israel–Somaliland...

The move comes after Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa and intensifying the strategic battle over airspace control and regional alliances.

Narendra Modi Visits Israel to Deepen Strategic Ties Amid Rising United States–Iran Tensions

Modi visits Israel for defence and AI talks as US–Iran tensions rise, raising regional security and diplomatic concerns.

The Ramadan Relief Package, Inflation, and Administrative Failure: A Bitter Reality

Each year, Ramadan in Pakistan arrives with promises of relief and billion-rupee subsidy packages. Yet for many citizens, the holy month brings soaring prices instead of ease. From weak market monitoring to ineffective implementation, the gap between announcements and ground realities exposes systemic flaws.

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The Ramadan Relief Package, Inflation, and Administrative Failure: A Bitter Reality

Each year, Ramadan in Pakistan arrives with promises of relief and billion-rupee subsidy packages. Yet for many citizens, the holy month brings soaring prices instead of ease. From weak market monitoring to ineffective implementation, the gap between announcements and ground realities exposes systemic flaws.

Pakistan Is Losing All Its Leverage in Afghanistan

Pakistan has largely lost its traditional leverage over Afghanistan—refugees, militants, and border control—leaving it with limited and risky options like drone strikes or potential military action.

Rage against the machine

A critique of media influence and authoritarian tendencies that discourage critical thinking, suppress dissent, and keep citizens distracted rather than informed.

Why Iran’s Subsidy Reform Keeps Stalling

In Iran, subsidy reform is economically necessary but politically perilous because cheap essentials underpin daily survival amid inflation and low trust.

When the Gulf Heats Up, India Is the First to Pay

India is highly vulnerable to Gulf instability due to its heavy energy reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, exposing it to inflation, trade disruptions, and risks to its diaspora.

The Taliban’s Mistake: Ignoring What Julani Understood

Abu Mohammad al-Julani’s shift from global jihadist to pragmatic power broker in Syria highlights how image management and governance shape political survival. The Taliban’s refusal to reform, by contrast, has deepened Afghanistan’s isolation and weakened its legitimacy.

Askari Privilege and the Making of a Hopeless, Lawless, and Sacrilegious Society

The author argues that Pakistan’s military privilege is not merely institutional but civilizational—reshaping infrastructure, politics, faith, and daily life to normalize inequality, suppress dissent, and extract wealth at the expense of civilian society.

Iran’s Lost Opportunities in Central Asia

Despite renewed diplomatic activity, Iran’s influence in Central Asia remains limited, with cultural ties failing to translate into strategic power. Decades of sanctions, policy inconsistency, and competition from stronger actors have left Tehran a secondary regional player.

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