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Tag: Pashtun belt

Posted inPakistan, South Asia

Military risking another debacle like East Pakistan

by Imad Zafar May 27, 2019February 18, 2020

Sunday, May 26, can be termed another dark day in the history of Pakistan. Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) activists were shot by the military in North Waziristan. According to recent reports, three activists died on the spot while dozens suffered gunshot injuries. PTM leader Ali Wazir, who is also a member of parliament, was arrested. PTM […]

Leaders of rebel groups in Balochistan are seeking asylum in their ongoing campaign against Pakistani sovereignty in the province. The government is offering to discuss the dispute if rebel leaders agree to Pakistan's overall authority in the country.Image: iStock/Rainer Lesniewski
Posted inAfghanistan, China, India, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

Pakistan’s security dilemma and the Pashtun belt

by Rahim Nasar September 24, 2018
The US and Pakistani flags. Photo: iStock
Posted inAfghanistan, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

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by Roohul Amin November 13, 2017November 14, 2017

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