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Ayesha Siddiqa

Ayesha Siddiqa

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Pakistan’s Middle East balancing act–Why choosing between Saudi Arabia, Iran won’t be easy

Saudi Arabia isn't just a source of money for Pakistan. It's the peg to stay close to Western strategic bloc led by the US.

01.05.2024 50

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Why Pakistan is holding its tongue on Rajnath Singh’s ‘ghus ke marenge’ diatribe

The Pakistan government and media have had a subdued reaction to Rajnath Singh’s comments about entering Pakistan and killing terrorists. In this...

10.04.2024 10

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Pakistan judges vs generals—why bombshell letter on ISI meddling could stir big trouble

Six judges have complained about interference from the ISI in cases related to Imran Khan & PTI. Can it trigger a lawyers’ movement like the one...

02.04.2024 30

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Should Nawaz Sharif risk negotiating a govt? Pakistanis’ message via Imran Khan is clear

PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif seems stuck in his lazy method of trying to attract young voters by offering laptops and jobs. Neither he nor Army have...

12.02.2024 10

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Sweet talk to force, Pakistan army is on a drive to wipe out Imran Khan’s PTI. Can it win?

Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail, army chief is giving pep talks to youth, and PTI has been denied its election symbol. But it may...

31.01.2024 30

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Iranian attack on Pakistan was more serious than 2017. Army struck back to rebuild image

From differences over the future and control of Afghanistan to Gwadar versus Chabahar ports, Iran and Pakistan are highly suspicious of each other....

24.01.2024 20

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Pakistan Army’s problems are far from over. Imran Khan is both a force and a headache

Pakistan military's conservative nature couldn't let it think outside the box as it resorted to bring out Imran Khan's sleazy personal life in the...

01.01.2024 40

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Gen Asim Munir’s US trip has limited benefits—Pakistan knows what it must do for money, ties

Pakistan Army chief touched base with American investors and Pakistani diaspora in the US, while listing 'sacrifices' on Afghanistan front. But...

19.12.2023 30

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Pakistan army should leave politics & get back to security. An airbase was just attacked

The return to power of the Afghan Taliban naturally encouraged all their associated groups to spring back into action. And Pakistan is certainly the...

07.11.2023 9

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Nawaz Sharif will be the face without power. He returns to Pakistan with limited space to play

Nawaz Sharif will be closely watched by army chief General Asim Munir, who is in talks with all parties and may retain the option of bringing someone...

24.10.2023 10

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Pakistan pushing Afghans back to Kabul is a signal—Durand Line is a border, not a frontier

The policy could also be an attempt to get short-term financial gains in the form of international help for keeping the refugees.

10.10.2023 10

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Pakistan has new civilian face, but no foreign policy. Anwaar Kakar’s luxury trip abroad shows

The opulent lifestyle of Anwaar Kakar might be staged to influence other civilians to join Pakistan government ranks. Political players have no space...

03.10.2023 10

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Pakistan president’s letter to expedite election is a paper tiger. He won’t upset the Army

If the status quo is maintained then a highly questionable interim government will conduct the elections with the intent of making things difficult...

15.09.2023 10

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India calling itself Bharat fulfills Pakistan’s age-old wish

By claiming 'India', New Delhi could portray itself as a successful secular state. This way Pakistan couldn't be seen as the alternative to Hindu...

08.09.2023 10

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