A New Silk Road To The Future: Why Jiang Zaidong’s Call Matters Now More Than Ever – OpEd
On February 20, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong offered a timely and compelling blueprint for the next chapter
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Author: Iqra Awan
Iqra Awan is a Research Fellow at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
Articles by Iqra Awan:
The Taliban’s House Of Cards: A Regime Riven By Factionalism And Failures – OpEd
When the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the world watched with bated breath. Would this radical regime,
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Canada’s Democracy Under Indian Influence – OpEd
In a world where democracies are grappling with the growing threat of foreign interference, Canada’s recently released final Public Inquiry
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Pakistan’s Afghan Deportation Crisis – OpEd
Recent developments surrounding Pakistan’s decision to relocate Afghan nationals from Islamabad and Rawalpindi have drawn sharp international criticism, with the
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Breaking The Culture Of Impunity In Pakistan – OpEd
In an unprecedented ruling by Islamabad’s accountability court, Pakistan witnessed a turning point in its struggle against corruption as former
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Betrayal Across The Border: Pakistan’s Struggle For Peace In Kurram – OpEd
In the heart of the Kurram district, nestled within Pakistan’s rugged northwest, the echoes of unprovoked gunfire disrupt the fragile
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The Taliban’s Self-Delusion And Afghanistan’s Path To Recovery – OpEd
Afghanistan’s recent history has been defined by the struggles of its people, their resilience amid chaos, and the unrelenting forces
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A Renewed US-Pakistan Partnership To Counter Afghan Threats – OpEd
On November 19, the U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller addressed a question about Pakistan’s security concerns under Afghanistan’s Taliban
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Pakistan: Decentralize To Thrive – OpEd
Pakistan, a country long plagued by political instability, corruption, and inefficient governance, stands at a critical juncture in its history.
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Afghanistan’s Political Posturing In The Region – OpEd
In a striking statement shared on social media platform X, Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the spokesperson for the Afghan government, expressed
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