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54 years ago, India recognised Bangladesh as a sovereign nation, 10 days before liberation
By Pranay Verma /Daily Times of Bamngladesh New Delhi, December 10 -Maitri Diwas, observed on 6 December, stands as a powerful reminder of the deep historical ties between India and Bangladesh. Fifty-four years ago, on this very day, India recognised Bangladesh as an independent and...
Field Marshal Munir’s appointed as the first Chief of Pakistan’s Defence Forces
New role consolidates operational, administrative, strategic authority in single office. CDF-cum-COAS’ five-year term to run until 2030, with possibility of extension up to 2025 Islamabad, December 5 (Dawn) — Field Marshal Asim Munir was named Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) on December 4,...
Ensuring fair elections through non-party Caretaker Governments
History shows that the Caretaker Government system has its use but it is by no means a panacea
Delhi-Dhaka relations fall into an abyss
India and Bangladesh appear to be heading for a politico-military confrontation
Pakistan’s constitutional amendment enhances Army Chief’s power and clips Supreme Court’s
By P.K. Balachandran/Daily News Colombo, November 18 – Last week, both Houses of the Pakistani parliament passed the controversial 27 th. Amendment (27A) which substantially enhances the power of the Army chief while clipping the functions of the Supreme Court. The landmark Amendment’s supporters say...
The mystic, the cricketer and the spy: Pakistan’s game of thrones
Imran Khan’s marriage to his spiritual adviser shocked the country. Now she could help decide whether he returns to office or stays in prison
Pakistanis fear entrenchment of militarism following 27 th. Amendment
Both Houses of Parliament passed the controversial 27 th. Constitutional Amendment earlier this week with the required two thirds majority even as liberals and Imran Khan’s party vehemently opposed it.
How Pakistan’s spending blitz helped win over Trump and flip US policy
As Pakistan has hired lobbyists with close ties to President Trump, it has also received favourable tariff treatment and unique access in Washington
Controversies surrounding South Asian national anthems
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily news Colombo, November 11: As new nations carved out of the British Empire, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have had controversies over their national emblems such as the flag and the anthem. Some of these controversies persisted, while others died out. In...
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