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Opinion | Amir Hamza Attack Was A Symptom. A Deadlier Storm Is Brewing Within Lashkar
There is a churn within Lashkar for the top spot, in what is, after all, an extremely wealthy organisation. That may well lead to new terrorists wanting to prove themselves, the obvious 'means' being India.
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Opinion
- Tara Kartha
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Opinion | The Real Reason China Stayed 'Quiet' About Its US-Iran Ceasefire Role
Given Trump's ego and the need to declare 'victory', Beijing opted for a very quiet entry into the mediation, with Pakistan apparently fronting the whole exercise.
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Opinion
- Tara Kartha
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Opinion | Not China, Not Russia: Why Is Pak Suddenly Everywhere In US-Iran 'Talks'?
A report revealed that Field Marshal Asim Munir had reached out to Trump, proposing Pakistan as the "venue" for talks. This was on March 23, at about the same time that the 'five-day' pause was announced.
- Thursday March 26, 2026
- Opinion
- Tara Kartha
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Opinion | Behind Trump's Iran War Is A Saudi 'Equation' Few Can See
Everyone knows that Israel has a huge lobby in the US. It is the Saudi influence that is less evident.
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Opinion
- Tara Kartha
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Opinion | Who Will Trump Attack Next? Hint: Follow The Chinese Money Trail
What's common to Iran, Venezuela, Cuba? Hint: Three Chinese 'channels'.
- Monday March 9, 2026
- Opinion
- Tara Kartha
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Opinion | Pak 'Impostors' To Jamaat Trolls, The Sea Of Misinformation Around Bangladesh Polls
The largest single spends on social media were from DailyNews24, which masquerades as a news organisation but is, in reality, a Jamaat organ. The second and fourth spenders are also Jamaat sites.
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Opinion
- Tara Kartha
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Opinion | Bangladesh Polls: What Are Jamaat And Yunus Planning Next?
Yunus's motivations across the board indicate that he's not likely to be 'retiring' soon. This election is a quiet - and overlooked - win for the Jamaat, too.
- Friday February 13, 2026
- Opinion
- Tara Kartha
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Opinion | Who Lit The Fire In Balochistan? Pak's Explanation Avoids The Obvious
It's time sensible Pakistanis did a rehash of just who their enemies are. They might get a surprising list.
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Opinion
- Tara Kartha
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Opinion | The Greenland 'Secret' Trump Doesn't Quite Like Talking About
Rare earths, billionaires, and the soft rebranding of a land grab - the reality behind Trump's Greenland threats.
- Thursday January 22, 2026
- Opinion
- Tara Kartha
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Opinion | Beyond The 'Warm' Words Of US' New India Ambassador, Sergio Gor
US Ambassador to India, MAGA ideologue, and self-declared 'close friend' of President Donald Trump, Sergio Gor's posting as the Special Envoy to South and Central Asia is no ordinary appointment.
- Wednesday January 14, 2026
- Opinion
- Tara Kartha