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Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
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Let’s talk security first: Pakistan is giving Taliban the same argument that India gave Pakistan
Islamabad has failed to use its leverage over Afghanistan in a progressive way.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
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‘Good’ and ‘bad’ terrorists: Why Pakistan’s counterterrorism strategy failed after a promising start
The distinction had been seemingly abandoned – until the Taliban reached Kabul.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
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Opinion: The orthodoxy in Taliban ranks poses a big challenge to Pakistan
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has condemned the Afghan Taliban’s policies of rolling back women’s rights.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Opinion: Pakistan has become the primary focus of Afghan Taliban’s growing anger
Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Abbas Stanekzai has accused Pakistan of feeding off the Afghan conflict for economic gain.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Events in West Asia are changing Pakistan’s sociopolitical and ideological outlook
The change, which will take time to become visible, will not only reshape religious thought but also determine the future trends of extremism in society.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Afghan Taliban has no intention of becoming a normal modern-day political actor
The regime is validating the international community’s suspicions regarding its ability to govern, deal with security and guarantee human rights.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Why insurgent groups have stepped up attacks on security forces in Balochistan
Since January, there have been at least 17 attacks, including 10 against Pakistan’s security forces.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
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A terror attack in Islamabad shows Tehreek-i-Taliban has got bolder after the regime change in Kabul
The TTP will continue to cause damage to Pakistan, and over time, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan will learn the tactics to avert pressure from Islamabad.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
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Imran Khan’s government reflects a Zia-era mindset by blaming schools and universities for extremism
In Pakistan, it is the madrassa that continues to adhere to a sectarian character and has become the primary political base for religious groups.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
The Reel
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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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With the US set to withdraw from Afghanistan, it’s time for Pakistan to make some clear choices
Washington and Beijing both expect Islamabad to facilitate the peace process among the Afghans.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
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Why Pakistan should be worried about the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan
The emerging developments in Afghanistan suggest that transnational terrorist groups are gearing up to ramp up their operations.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
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Pakistan’s religious politics has emboldened extremists to question Malala Yousafzai’s patriotism
The recent hounding of the Nobel laureate on social media reflects the regressive mindset of a large segment of the country’s social media consumers.
Muhammad Amir Rana, Dawn.com
The Field
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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May