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Ayesha Siddiqa

@iamthedrifter

Author, senior fellow King's College, London & expert on military affairs, South Asia and politics of Islam anchor ‘Neighbors Talking’ shorturl.at/dQRU7

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Microsoft has announced it will halt all operations and exit Pakistan after 25 years, citing increasing political instability and regulatory risks

Microsoft has announced it will halt all operations and exit Pakistan after 25 years, citing increasing political instability and regulatory risks
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Interesting to hear govt of Pakistan now completely wash its hands of its older keenness to see Taliban back in Kabul and lay it completely on doors of the West

Derek J. Grossman (@derekjgrossman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Russia just became the first country to diplomatically recognize Taliban-run Afghanistan. China and Pakistan may be next, though India may surprise some folks—already has an unofficial Taliban envoy in New Delhi, reportedly. reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

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After 11 years of Modi regime, this is how beholden India has become to China. Beijing can squeeze India as and when it decides.

After 11 years of Modi regime, this is how beholden India has become to China. Beijing can squeeze India as and when it decides.
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China and Turkey may have got the headlines but the most significant revelation made by DCOAS was that Pakistan had full visibility into Indian military deployments, which was made evident during the DGMO-level talks. It is a huge Indian vulnerability. thewire.in/security/five-…

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Veteran Actor Naseeruddin Shah was viciously targeted by the IT CELL hideous troll army, ridiculed & abused after his FB post in support of Diljit Dosanjh followed by his post being taken down by the platform. In response He has penned a piece - "The Country I Miss". Plz Do Read

Veteran Actor Naseeruddin Shah was viciously targeted by the IT CELL hideous troll army, ridiculed & abused after his FB post in support of Diljit Dosanjh followed by his post being taken down by the platform.
In response He has penned a piece - "The Country I Miss".
Plz Do Read
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Zia-ul-Haq imposed martial law on 5 July 1977 — a date that marks the beginning of the darkest chapter in Pakistan’s history. His damage to the country went far beyond politics and culture; it was existential. After toppling an elected government, Zia launched a campaign of

Zia-ul-Haq imposed martial law on 5 July 1977 — a date that marks the beginning of the darkest chapter in Pakistan’s history. His damage to the country went far beyond politics and culture; it was existential. After toppling an elected government, Zia launched a campaign of
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Seems like another candidate answer is that despite the Meteor being packaged with the Rafale sale, the Meteor was not yet integrated with the Rafale.

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خطرے کی گھنٹی تازہ ترین اعداد و شمار کے مطابق پاکستان کی 44 فیصد سے زائد آبادی خطِ غربت سے نیچے زندگی گزار رہی ہے۔ایسی پیمائشوں کے طریقۂ کار پر سوالات اٹھائے جا سکتے ہیں، لیکن یہ تعداد بہرحال بہت زیادہ ہے اور ناقابلِ قبول! یہ مسئلہ سب اداروں کی اولین ترجیح ہونا چاہیے—مگر افسوس،

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Prominent Baloch rights activist Gulzar Dost, convenor of Kech Civil Society, was forcibly taken from his home in Absor, Turbat, Balochistan, at around 1:00 AM (PST) on Monday night. He was picked up by men in police & Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) uniforms Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs

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On forthcoming India-US trade deal, sources: "India has drawn its red lines...now the ball is in the US court." timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/12…

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In a press conference just now, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi again made the false/misleading claim that Pakistan’s passport ranking has improved to 100th position in 2025. Here is our fact check: geo.tv/latest/611695-…

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But jihad was part of national doctrine dating back to the 1950s. Jinnah himself told Hafeez Jalandhari “our forces are still Britannia forces. I want them to be Mujahids…” Later, Bhutto ordered Lt.cols & below 2 lead prayers of their units during office hours & lectures on

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Is the Military Takeover of Pakistan Complete? | With Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa #ayeshasiddiqa #imrankhan #asimmunir #modi #India #indiapakistan #indiapakistanwar Ayesha Siddiqa x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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Dr. Mahrang Baloch and fellow BYC leaders have now spent over 3 months in detention—not for any proven crime, but for standing against enforced disappearances and demanding justice for Baloch families. 1/3 Azaz Syed Ayesha Siddiqa Kiyya Baloch dawn.com/news/1922808/q…