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Topic: Pakistan

Pakistan is a South Asian country and western neighbour of India. It was created in 1947 after being partitioned from India during independence. Founded as a Muslim-majority state, its early years were shaped by leaders like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, its founding father and first Governor-General, and Liaquat Ali Khan, its first Prime Minister.

The country has experienced periods of military rule, political instability, and economic challenges. Currently, Pakistan faces severe economic stress, marked by high inflation and external debt.

With India, although it shares a common past, and the water of the Indus and tributaries, it shares strained relations over longstanding border disputes. Pakistan has fought three wars with India, with border tensions persisting over Kashmir and historical grievances, including the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, further straining relations.

Don’t arm ‘terror sponsor’ Pakistan, Rajnath tells Netherlands counterpart as India raises terror pitch

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Terrorism was also a key focus area during a meeting of intelligence heads from 20 countries hosted by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in the national capital this week.

Hania Aamir wears bindi, wishes her fans on Holi. Pakistanis call it un-Islamic

Debdutta Chakraborty -
In November last year, actress Sonya Hussyn faced similar trolling for wearing a bindi and sharing pictures from a Diwali party hosted by Pakistani fashion designer Deepak Perwani.

Train hijack by Baloch insurgents in Pakistan holds critical lesson—railways can drive geopolitics

Praveen Swami -
ThePrint Explorer looks at how the real message separatists have sent with the attack is that they can weaken Pakistan’s hold on border with Afghanistan. There are learnings for India, too.

India strongly denies Pakistan’s allegation of involvement in Jaffar Express hijack

ANI -
MEA spokesperson says world knows 'where epicenter of global terrorism lies'. Earlier, Pakistan claimed rebels involved in hijacking were in contact with ring leaders in Afghanistan.

Balochistan train hijack is good news for Pakistan Army. It can step up military pressure now

+TFP Praveen Swami -
In recent years, Balochistan has seen new democratic movements. While Pakistan Army may not welcome another insurgency, this is preferable to mass challenges to its authority.

Pakistani envoy denied entry into US, deported from Los Angeles airport

Debdutta Chakraborty -
While Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to issue official statement, Foreign Office is reportedly taking matter seriously. Pakistan's top officials briefed about turn of events.

TLP calls for violence against Ahmadis, Pakistanis want party banned

Debdutta Chakraborty -
Last week, 27 Ahmadis were attacked by members of the radical religious party, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, in Punjab’s Bahawalnagar. Citizens are now calling for a ban on the party.

Pakistan asks Afghan nationals to leave before 31 March or face deportation

ANI -
Under the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program, the Interior Ministry for the first time confirmed the policy for the repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card holders.

Pakistan 2nd on Global Terrorism Index with 45% surge in terror attack deaths last year, India 14th

Debdutta Chakraborty -
Pakistan saw 1,000+ terror attacks last year. The Institute for Economics and Peace’s report highlights concerns over terrorism in Africa, with Burkina Faso topping the list.

Sharifullah, ISIS-K leader arrested by US for Abbey Gate bombing, also behind attacks in Kabul & Moscow

Vandana Menon -
Unsealed US indictment says Sharifullah had confessed he was also behind 2016 bombing outside Canadian embassy in Kabul and 2024 bombing of a concert hall near Russia's Moscow. 
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