Partly Rooted In Varna, How Biradari System Remains Relevant in Pakistan

biradari system is among the crucial factors in Pakistan's

The biradari system is among the crucial factors in Pakistan's elections particularly in rural areas of the Punjab province, which sends 55% of lawmakers to the National Assembly

Two To Tango: Breakthrough In India-Pakistan Ties Is Unlikely

Breakthrough In India-Pakistan Ties Is Unlikely

Bharatiya Janata Party's projection as the only bulwark against the belligerent neighbour Pakistan and its alleged allies within has paid rich political dividends to India's ruling party, making any breakthrough in hostile ties between the two countries increasingly difficult  

Covered In Glory: How Hina Rabbani Khar Visited Taliban On Own Terms

Hina Rabbani Khar with Taliban leaders

Pakistan's minister of state for foreign affairs Hina Khar traveled to Kabul without adhering to the Taliban’s dress code for women by dressing typically stylishly and covering only the back of her head with her dupatta leaving much of her hair visible

Bhutto to Khan, Politicos Falling Afoul Of Army Follows Pattern

Imran Khan’s falling out with the Pakistani military follows a pattern since the 1960s when Ayub Khan handpicked Zulfikar Ali Bhutto as his foreign minister at 35 in 1963 before the young politician revolted against his mentor two years later for failing to capitalize on the gains in the 1965 war and losing it with India at the negotiation table