ThePrint Explorer looks at how Imperial Britain came about with Durand Line & how it has remained a bone of contention between two neighbours over the years.
Question for Pakistani military: Will they finally recognise that the suppression of civic movements like the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement is a path to national disintegration?
Even though over 20% of Pakistan's military is Pashtun and they are well represented in the bureaucracy, the gap between the Punjab-dominated state and the Pashtun people is widening.
For over 6 months, peaceful protests have been underway at crossing near Af-Pak border. The situation shows secular nationalism is still alive in region despite jihadist assault.
During a UN briefing Wednesday, Munir Akram had said restrictions imposed on women's education by the Taliban stem not so much from religious factors but from Pashtun culture.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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