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Ayesha Siddiqa
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In Pakistan, the moment of an independent foreign policy initiative is gone with Nawaz Sharif
The media will play a critical role to ensure that any new political power stays the course of an accepted narrative of nationalism.
Ayesha Siddiqa
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There's not much reason for India to cheer in Hafiz Saeed being put under house arrest in Pakistan
From American pressure to Chinese concerns on Indian sensitivities about the Lashkar-e-Taiba chief, various theories have done the rounds.
Ayesha Siddiqa
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The Indo-Pak peace process is going exactly where the Pakistan Army wants it to – nowhere
Abdul Basit’s remarks reflect the views of Rawalpindi, not Islamabad.
Ayesha Siddiqa
Trending
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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India's alleged funding of MQM will strengthen the hand of the Pakistan army
It would be disastrous for liberals and peace lovers in Pakistan if it is indeed proven that Delhi funded insecurity through the MQM.
Ayesha Siddiqa
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Army for Rent: Pakistan has long tradition of dealing out its military – be it to Saudis or Americans
Islamabad has thus far sent mixed signals on whether it will join Saudi strikes on Yemen. Don't be surprised even if it does.
Ayesha Siddiqa
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Over-reaction to fishing boat reflects paranoia that has gripped India-Pakistan ties
Neither side seems fully cognisant of the high possibility of conflict eruption and its cost.
Ayesha Siddiqa
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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After audacious attack on Karachi airport, Pakistan's war against the Taliban is in limbo
Pakistani society seems divided between those who want the terrorists to be punished, and those who believe that negotiations will solve the problem.
Ayesha Siddiqa
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Why some Pakistanis like the idea of Modi becoming India's prime minister
The country's businessmen believe that the BJP candidate will usher in a more productive economic climate.
Ayesha Siddiqa
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The battle for Pakistan's future is playing out on TV
The attack on journalist Hamid Mir presents a crucial opportunity for Pakistan's media to renegotiate its relationship with the military and intelligence agencies.
Ayesha Siddiqa
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer