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Terror Financing
The Complexity of Terror Financing in Kashmir: A Review


Syed Eesar Mehdi

This review commentary seeks to capture various strands of the findings made in the work done by Dr. Abhinav Pandya's recently released book, Terror Financing in Kashmir, which examines Pakistan's elaborate and multi-layered system of funding terrorism in the region in a comprehensive manner.

Pakistan-Afghanistan
Pakistan's Afghan Deportation Policy: Humanitarian Crisis and International Obligations


Zaheena Naqvi

For decades, Afghans have faced inhuman treatment in Pakistan, a trend reflected in the 2023 deportation policy, reminiscent of past actions by Pakistani authorities, such as the 2017 deportations. While the previous exercises brought Islamabad global censure, it is surprising that the current campaign, illegitimate as it is, has not drawn any criticism at the international level.

Wheat
From Wheat Subsidy to Greater Autonomy: ‘Chalo Gilgit’ Movement Raging on


Zainab Akhter

The people of the region are ready for a long haul and warning the government not to turn this region into a conflict site like Balochistan. They are saying that despite many tactics and conspiracies, the GB people would continue their struggle till the acceptance of all their demands.

Pakistan Politics
Decoding the 2024 Election Manifestos of Political Parties in Pakistan


Afroz Khan

The manifestos are unlikely to sway public sentiments in favour of any of the parties contesting the elections. If one goes by their past performances, it appears that the political parties in Pakistan have not delivered on their commitments in the past. Despite holding power at both federal and provincial levels, they have failed to improve the living conditions of the common people. This explains the apathy of the people towards politics in general and elections in particular.