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Taliban to Turkey: Are old friends turning their backs on Pakistan after Pahalgam attack?

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Taliban to Turkey: Are old friends turning their backs on Pakistan after Pahalgam attack?

The post-Pahalgam reaction is a watershed moment in regional diplomacy. That Islamabad finds itself without vocal allies in a moment of international scrutiny is more a consequence than coincidence.

Lessons from Pahalgam: How Pakistan's internal crisis is spilling into India

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Lessons from Pahalgam: How Pakistan's internal crisis is spilling into India

A deeper scrutiny of the attack reveals a chilling pattern that connects the dots between Pakistan’s domestic political chaos, the eroding credibility of its military, and a renewed reliance on asymmetric warfare through state-sponsored terror.

Pakistan’s terror chickens return to roost: How Hillary Clinton's 'snakes in the backyard' metaphor has come full circle

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Pakistan’s terror chickens return to roost: How Hillary Clinton's 'snakes in the backyard' metaphor has come full circle

Hillary Clinton's blunt message to Pakistan in 2011, has become a chillingly prescient indictment of the nation's deep-rooted love relationship with terrorism.

First denial, then condolences, now threats: Pahalgam massacre unmasks Pakistan’s pretence

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First denial, then condolences, now threats: Pahalgam massacre unmasks Pakistan’s pretence

The aftermath of the Pahalgam attack is not just a story of bloodshed but of how Pakistan’s decades-old strategy of deploying proxy terror outfits is facing diminishing returns. Its denial-laced diplomacy is under sharper scrutiny.

Lashkar to TRF, Jaish to PAFF: Why Pakistan’s terror proxies in Kashmir have ditched their Islamist labels

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Lashkar to TRF, Jaish to PAFF: Why Pakistan’s terror proxies in Kashmir have ditched their Islamist labels

The group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam massacre, The Resistance Front (TRF), is not an isolated entity but a strategic rebranding of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Pahalgam attack isn’t an outlier — It’s TRF doing Lashkar’s bidding, with Pakistan’s blessing

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Pahalgam attack isn’t an outlier — It’s TRF doing Lashkar’s bidding, with Pakistan’s blessing

What makes TRF particularly dangerous is not just its ability to execute high-casualty attacks, but its strategic value for Pakistan. TRF gives Islamabad the leeway to deny direct involvement in cross-border terrorism, while effectively continuing its decades-long proxy war in Kashmir.

Pahalgam terror attack: Newly-married UP man among 26 killed; 'terrorists confirmed religious identity before shooting'

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Pahalgam terror attack: Newly-married UP man among 26 killed; 'terrorists confirmed religious identity before shooting'

The Resistance Front (TRF), identified as a shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility as news of the terror attack on tourists in Kashmir broke.

As China battles US tariffs, India sees openings, and a few red flags

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As China battles US tariffs, India sees openings, and a few red flags

Moneycontrol's discussions with industry experts revealed that the tariff war has indeed positioned India as a potential alternative to China, while also underscoring the need for a cautious stance regarding Beijing's recent diplomatic overtures.

China’s defiance explained: Why Xi doesn’t fear Trump’s trade war

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China’s defiance explained: Why Xi doesn’t fear Trump’s trade war

Instead of conceding to US traffic pressure, Beijing has pursued an alternative strategy, prioritizing internal reforms and expanding its economic partnerships globally.

Trump vs Xi: Who blinks first in the tariff tug-of-war? The endgame scenarios

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Trump vs Xi: Who blinks first in the tariff tug-of-war? The endgame scenarios

With the situation evolving in unforeseen ways since April 2 announcement of "Liberation Day" tariffs by Trump, the "ugly endgame" of this trade war is inherently unpredictable.

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