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Art Of War (And Paint) – Quddus Mirza’s Latest Show Is A Deep Dive Into Violence And Creation

Violence is not an aberration.

#QuddusMirza #ArtShow

The Friday Times

After Beijing Compact: The Long Road Ahead For Enduring China-Pakistan Relations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has concluded a critical visit to China at a time of exceptional regional uncertainty.

#ChinaPakistan

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Moving The Chenab: How A Tunnel Challenges The Indus Waters Treaty

I have written about the Chenab’s pulses, the sharp surges and sudden troughs that turn a Himalayan river into a regulated instrument.

#Chenab #IndusWatersTreaty

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Coal, Concrete, And The Dying Himalaya: Why Delhi Is Burning

Sitting in the cool shade of the Murree Hills, I felt it before I understood it.

#Delhi #Himalaya

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Not An Accident: How Britain Built Violence Into Its Empire From The Start

Much of Britain’s imperial memory rests on the assumption that violence was exceptional.

#SuthraPunjab

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Balochistan Between Conflict And Constitutional Reform

Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan in terms of geographical coverage, covers 44% of Pakistan’s landmass and has strategic significance in the region.

#Balochistan #ConstitutionalReform

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Who Really Controls Pakistan’s Media?

There are hundreds of channels operating in our country, but the media landscape of Pakistan is highly controlled by corporate powers and strict state rules.

#PakistanMedia #MediaControl

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Britain’s Empire Was Built On Violence, Not Exceptions

Much of Britain’s imperial memory rests on the assumption that violence was exceptional.

#Britain

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Vector Threat To Soldiers: Guarding Against A Silent Risk

Pakistan’s soldiers face a threat that is routinely ignored, i.

#PakArmy #VectorThreat

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Pakistan’s Budgets Perpetuate Economic Stagnation

Pakistan’s recent stabilisation has bought time.

#PakistanBudget #Economy