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Donald Trump 2024: Again, US Next President with Crystal Clear Mandate

The American people have again elected the controversial Donald Trump as their next president for another four-year term. He remained in power during 2017–2021. The 2024 presidential election campaign was marked by significant debates between the candidates. Initially, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in their first debate in June 2024, […]

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Recalling Pager Service in Karachi in early 1990s

Pager explosions in Labnon on September 17, 2024, have revived my memories of Pager service in Pakistan in the early 1990s when I was a budding journalist at the Karachi Bureau of the the national news agency, Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). In the early 1990s, Pakistan was just beginning to see the rise of

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Split Verdict: Pakistan Grapples with Uncertain Future After 8th Feb Polls

A split verdict is evident. The February 8th elections in Pakistan concluded unexpectedly, resulting in a hung parliament with no single party achieving a clear majority. The Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) emerged as the largest party, securing 75 seats. However, the real surprise was the strong performance of independent candidates, most of whom were

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Elections 2024: Reviews Indicate Controversies in Polls

Pakistan is all set to hold general elections on February 8 across the country in what is expected to be a closely contested and highly polarised political battle. The elections for the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies are simultaneously being held, as all major political parties have fielded their candidates in all the districts

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Angry Baloch Long March: Shocking Police Brutality in Islamabad

In a stark display of state oppression, the Baloch women’s long march, which commenced from Turbat on December 6 with the aim of raising awareness about enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, faced a grim turn of events upon reaching Islamabad. The marchers, the majority of them are women relatives of those who are

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Powerful South Asia Elections in 2024: Unveiling the Dynamics of Political Metamorphosis

The year 2024 is set to be pivotal for the South Asian subcontinent, with Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh gearing up for significant electoral exercises. Got independence from the British Raj on the same day (Bangladesh got it two times), these three nations, each with its unique political landscape, will witness the democratic fervour of millions

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Extraordinary 2022 Floods in Sindh and situation in 2023

By Shujauddin Qureshi The floods that hit Pakistan in August 2022 were the worst in its history, affecting more than 33 million people, destroying millions of homes, and killing thousands of people. The province of Sindh was among the hardest hit, with more than 80 per cent of its land submerged by floodwaters in many

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Ramazan 2023- Inflation’s Crushing Sting

By Shujauddin Qureshi Muslims observe a holy fast from dawn to sunset and engage in acts of devotion and almsgiving during the month of Ramazan. However, because of the rising costs of necessities, Ramazan also causes a lot of hardship and worry for many Pakistanis. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the

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