India-Pakistan

India and Pakistan at Loggerheads Over Water: Battle for Indus Waters Treaty

India and Pakistan have managed to maintain a delicate balance over one of their most crucial and contentious shared resources — water. Despite ongoing tensions and several wars, the two nations have largely abided by the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT),...
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border

Protests Erupt as Pakistan Imposes Cross-Border Travel Ban with Afghanistan

In November 2023, the Pakistani government announced a ban on cross-border travel with Afghanistan, marking a dramatic change in decades-old travel norms for the region. The new decree requires residents passing through the Spin Boldak–Chaman crossing to produce passports and...

Asian Countries: List, Capitals, Currency, and Population

Asia, the largest continent on Earth, is a diverse and culturally rich region encompassing a vast array of countries, each with its own unique identity. Asia's geopolitical landscape involves exploring its countries, their capitals, currencies, and populations. This essay provides...
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border

Pakistan’s Tariff Increase on Afghan Fruits: Blow to Bilateral Trade and Afghanistan’s Economy

Pakistan has escalated the tariff taxes on Afghan fruits from 15,000 PKR to an unprecedented 60,000 PKR per ton, marking a sixfold increase. This sharp rise in tariffs coincides with the peak export season for Afghanistan’s fresh fruits, including watermelon,...
Imran Khan

Imran Khan’s Jail Treatment Exposes Deep Flaws in Pakistan’s Justice System

In recent weeks, the treatment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his incarceration has become a contentious issue in Pakistan, stirring public debate and raising critical questions about the fairness and integrity of the country’s justice system. Amidst a...
FC-31 “Gyrfalcon” Fighter Jets

China Supports Pakistan Defense Upgrade: First Batch of Pilots Begin Training on FC-31 “Gyrfalcon” Fighter Jets

In a significant development that could alter the balance of power in South Asia, Pakistan appears to be on the verge of acquiring China’s fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the FC-31 “Gyrfalcon.” This move underscores Islamabad's deepening defense ties with Beijing...
Internet Firewall Pakistan

Pakistan Implements Controversial Internet Firewall Amid Cybersecurity Concerns and Free Speech Debate

Pakistan’s minister for information technology and telecommunication confirmed Friday that the government is in the process of implementing an internet firewall, which she described as a necessary upgrade for cybersecurity. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the state minister and currently the top...
SCO anti-terrorism exercise

SCO First Joint Anti-Terrorism Drill: A Unified Front Against Global Terrorism

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) recently held its inaugural joint anti-terrorism drill in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking a significant milestone in the organization's efforts to combat global terrorism. The large-scale exercise, named Anti-terrorism Interaction-2024, featured live forces...
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party

Pakistan Enforces Ban on PTI; Imran Khan’s Supporters Rally Against Decision

In a significant political development, the government of Pakistan has announced that it will ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, which is led by the imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, on the grounds of alleged involvement in anti-state activities....
Nuclear-Armed JF-17

Nuclear-Armed JF-17: Pakistan’s Move Rattles South Asian Security Landscape

A recent US report has unveiled that Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘Thunder’ fighter jets have been seen carrying the Hatf-VIII Ra’ad, an air-launched cruise missile (ALCM). This development signifies a notable shift in Pakistan's strategic capabilities and raises pertinent questions about the...
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