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With Trump looming, Pakistan braces for foreign policy challenges in 2025

Analysts predict a tough year, as Islamabad prepares for more US belligerence towards China, the closest Pakistan ally.

Al Jazeera

‘Inflection point’: US hearing on Pakistan shines light on complex ties

Many Congress members have asked Joe Biden to not recognise Pakistan’s new government, after controversial elections.

Al Jazeera

What explains the dramatic rise in armed attacks in Pakistan?

Pakistan’s two border provinces have seen 93 percent rise in attacks since the TTP ended ceasefire last year.

Al Jazeera

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Four children among seven injured in Pakistan blast near Peshawar school

No group has claimed responsibility yet in a city that witnessed one of the world’s worst school attacks in 2014.

Al Jazeera

As Pakistan deports refugees, tense Afghanistan ties come in sharp focus

Pakistan says most Afghans have left voluntarily, a claim rejected by Kabul which calls Pakistani action ‘humiliating’.

Al Jazeera

‘River didn’t come to us, we went to it’: How NHAI’s ‘all-weather’ highways eroded in Himachal

A spate of national highways bending along the Himalayan rivers have cropped up in Himachal Pradesh over the past years. Several of these roads, built by the National Highways Authority of India by cutting up mountains, are deemed “all-weather” – but the recent floods have uncovered a different reality.

Newslaundry

Pakistan fears another surgical strike by India, says former Pakistan diplomat after Poonch terror attack

After the Poonch terror attack, former Pakistani diplomat Abdul Basit fears that India will carry out another surgical strike on Pakistan.

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Pakistan reacts to ex-Kashmir governor’s revelations on Pulwama

In interview with Indian website, ex-official claims he was told by Modi to ‘keep quiet’ over alleged security lapses.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan Taliban threatens top political leadership including PM

Latest TTP statement explicitly names Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Al Jazeera

What is behind a resurgence of violent attacks in Pakistan?

Analysts say the government must assert its dominance and immediately devise a strategy to counter escalating attacks.

Al Jazeera

Who is Asim Munir, Pakistan’s new army chief?

Lieutenant General Asim Munir will take charge of the 600,000-strong nuclear-armed army on November 29.

Al Jazeera

Ties in focus as Pakistan army chief meets US officials

Analysts say General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in Washington to ensure relations remain functional.

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