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Reset in Ties~II

Bangladeshis since independence are split between those who trust in the solidarity of the Muslim ummah, for whom the break with the Hindu majority in 1947 was more significant than liberation from Pakistan in 1971, and liberal Bengalis who believe their identity with the spiritual, linguistic and cultural ties of West Bengal and India are more important than faith.

The Taliban fiasco a lesson for Pakistan

The Centre for Research and Security Studies states that in 2024 Pakistan had a total of 1,166 terrorist attacks and counter-terrorism operations which resulted in 2,546 fatalities and 2,267 injuries.

India condemns Pak air strikes on Afghan civilians

India on Monday unequivocally condemned the air strikes by Pakistan on Afghan civilians, including women and children, in which several people were killed, and said it is an old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbours for its failures.

India accuses Pak of giving pensions to terrorists

Badhe said the HRC should ask Pakistan why the size of its minority communities such as Christians, Hindus and Sikhs has drastically has shrunk since independence and why other communities such as Ahmadiyyas, Sikhs, Pashtuns, Sindhis and Baloch have been subjected to draconian laws, systematic persecution, blatant abuses and forced conversions.

Shades of Grey

The FATF will retain Pakistan on its “grey list” and the country’s status will be reviewed at an “extraordinary” meeting in June. It shall not be easy for the government to disclaim its game of footsie with terrorists, still less for the omnipotent military to defend its sentences against militants. “Pakistan remains under increased monitoring,” said the FATF president, Dr Marcus Pleyer.