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Money laundering and terrorism financing are intricately connected to one another. Money laundering refers to the processing and movement of money or assets of illegal origin stemming from criminal activity. Terrorism financing is the raising, moving and using of funds to support…
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Central Asia is a region of immense importance for Pakistan concerning transit trade. If routes are compared which provide access to Central Asian Republics through Iran and Afghanistan, the route through China is comparatively shorter and politically stable. Therefore, Pakistan signed the…
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The ongoing conflict in Gaza has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive international regulations concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications, particularly regarding the potential for human rights violations. One concerning manifestation of this issue is the emergence of…
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Narcotics trafficking and drug abuse have been eroding Pakistan’s economy and society for a long time and have become a growing concern. Despite maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against all types and forms of drugs, Pakistan has not been able to eliminate the…
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Pakistan and Russia have made significant progress in defence, economic, and geopolitical cooperation since the early 2000s. The bilateral relations have improved ever since Pakistan’s active commitment to fight terrorism. The key developments include foreign ministers' meetings, defence collaborations, and Russia's support…
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In September 2024, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated with a series of coordinated attacks in Lebanon, where explosive devices embedded in pagers and walkie-talkies were detonated across the country. These attacks resulted in 37 deaths, thousands of injuries, and widespread…
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The environmental situation in Gaza has deteriorated significantly as a result of recurrent armed conflicts. Gaza has experienced extensive damage to its natural resources, environment and infrastructure. Key environmental issues include the destruction of agricultural lands, contamination of water sources and severe…
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Terrorism is a term that has found permanent usage in everyday life around the globe. Legal and political fields both use the word at leisure; counter terrorism is a rapidly growing field of work. It is therefore concerning that terrorism does not…
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The notion that the United States of America (U.S.A.) is a self-proclaimed superpower is complex and multifaceted. While the U.S. has undeniable strengths, various factors, including military ambiguities that have influenced globalisation in the post-9/11 era - particularly its unilateralism in an…
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Both Argentina and Pakistan are facing various political and economic challenges. Argentina is a presidential republic with approximately 47 million people. Under the presidency of Javier Milei, the country is pursuing a strict economic reform policy that includes aggressive economic liberalization through…