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Elections in Pakistan- the Mirage of Democracy
Introduction General elections are slated to take place in Pakistan on 8 February 2024 to choose the members of the 16th National Assembly. The two major political parties participating are the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N), led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Political History Pakistan's political history is complex and marked by periods of democratic rule, military inter

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Jan 28, 20247 min read


Iran-Pakistan: Tensions, Trade, and Tribal Dynamics
The Iran-Pakistan Border The Iran-Pakistan border is approximately 959 kilometers long. It extends from the tripoint with Afghanistan in the northwest to the Arabian Sea in the south. The terrain along the border is diverse, ranging from mountainous regions to plains. The border traverses through the Baluchistan region, and the landscape includes deserts and rugged mountains. The border is not significantly defined by major rivers. However, several smaller rivers and streams

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Jan 28, 202410 min read


Geopolitics and Bangladesh
Introduction Bangladesh came into existence on December 16, 1971, following a war of independence from Pakistan. The region, formerly known as East Pakistan, sought autonomy due to political, economic, and cultural differences with West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan). The struggle for independence culminated in the Bangladesh Liberation War, which lasted about nine months. The conflict began in March 1971 when the Pakistani military launched an operation against Bengali nati

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Jan 14, 202413 min read
