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From the stars to Earth’s habitable zone, science and the #Quran both reflect our deep connection to the cosmos.
Made of stardust, humanity embodies awareness within the universe itself.
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Made of stardust, humanity embodies awareness within the universe itself.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
From the stars to Earth’s habitable zone, science and the #Quran both reflect our deep connection to the cosmos.
Made of stardust, humanity embodies awareness within the universe itself.
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Made of stardust, humanity embodies awareness within the universe itself.
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Will #AI take your job? While automation replaces repetitive tasks, it’s also creating new roles.
The future of work is #HumanCentric—where people and AI evolve together, not apart.
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The future of work is #HumanCentric—where people and AI evolve together, not apart.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Will #AI take your job? While automation replaces repetitive tasks, it’s also creating new roles.
The future of work is #HumanCentric—where people and AI evolve together, not apart.
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The future of work is #HumanCentric—where people and AI evolve together, not apart.
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Pakistan’s rivers—led by the #IndusRiver—are vital to survival, agriculture, and identity.
From strain on the #IndusWatersTreaty to internal disputes like #KalabaghDam, water politics remain deeply complex.
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From strain on the #IndusWatersTreaty to internal disputes like #KalabaghDam, water politics remain deeply complex.
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The Major Rivers of Pakistan: More Than Just Water, It's Survival - Paradigm Shift
This article details the major rivers of Pakistan, including the Sutlej, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Indus rivers. The number of rivers in Pa...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Pakistan’s rivers—led by the #IndusRiver—are vital to survival, agriculture, and identity.
From strain on the #IndusWatersTreaty to internal disputes like #KalabaghDam, water politics remain deeply complex.
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From strain on the #IndusWatersTreaty to internal disputes like #KalabaghDam, water politics remain deeply complex.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Global powers are abandoning secrecy for spectacle, turning visibility into a tool of domination.
Using the #US intervention in #Venezuela, this piece shows how #PlausibleDeniability is giving way to open assertion.
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Using the #US intervention in #Venezuela, this piece shows how #PlausibleDeniability is giving way to open assertion.
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A New Era of Statecraft: Moving Beyond Plausible Deniability - Paradigm Shift
Through their open display of force, the powerful are reshaping international norms, replacing the ritual of plausible deniability with...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Global powers are abandoning secrecy for spectacle, turning visibility into a tool of domination.
Using the #US intervention in #Venezuela, this piece shows how #PlausibleDeniability is giving way to open assertion.
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Using the #US intervention in #Venezuela, this piece shows how #PlausibleDeniability is giving way to open assertion.
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From Mughal feasts to street-side classics, #PakistaniCuisine reflects history, geography, and identity.
Dishes like #Nihari and #ShinwariKarahi tell stories of hospitality, resilience, and provincial diversity.
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Dishes like #Nihari and #ShinwariKarahi tell stories of hospitality, resilience, and provincial diversity.
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The Ultimate Guide to the National Dishes of Pakistan - Paradigm Shift
From the slow-cooked nihari of Karachi to the salt-grilled simplicity of Peshawar’s shinwari karahi, the national dishes of Pakistan reflec...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
From Mughal feasts to street-side classics, #PakistaniCuisine reflects history, geography, and identity.
Dishes like #Nihari and #ShinwariKarahi tell stories of hospitality, resilience, and provincial diversity.
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Dishes like #Nihari and #ShinwariKarahi tell stories of hospitality, resilience, and provincial diversity.
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The tragic loss of a top student at the #UniversityOfLahore highlights a deeper crisis in #HigherEducationPakistan, where rigid bureaucracy sidelines empathy and reduces #StudentMentalHealth to a procedural checkbox.
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How Pakistan’s Universities Fail Their Students - Paradigm Shift
The tragic loss of a top student at the University of Lahore has exposed a profound systemic crisis in the mental health of students.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The tragic loss of a top student at the #UniversityOfLahore highlights a deeper crisis in #HigherEducationPakistan, where rigid bureaucracy sidelines empathy and reduces #StudentMentalHealth to a procedural checkbox.
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Revisiting #Mackinder’s #HeartlandTheory, this piece examines how his ideas shaped #CentralAsia geopolitics—and why static, deterministic readings fall short.
A call for nuanced #InternationalRelations analysis.
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A call for nuanced #InternationalRelations analysis.
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Central Asia in International Relations: Legacies of Halford Mackinder - Paradigm Shift
Central Asia in International Relations: The Legacies of Halford Mackinder is an edited academic book that was published in the United Kin...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Revisiting #Mackinder’s #HeartlandTheory, this piece examines how his ideas shaped #CentralAsia geopolitics—and why static, deterministic readings fall short.
A call for nuanced #InternationalRelations analysis.
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A call for nuanced #InternationalRelations analysis.
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With #CSS2026 nearing, success demands analysis over cramming.
From #MiddleEast shifts to the #USChinaTradeWar and the #USEU rift, aspirants must track evolving global dynamics.
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From #MiddleEast shifts to the #USChinaTradeWar and the #USEU rift, aspirants must track evolving global dynamics.
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Some Important Current Affairs Topics for CSS 2026 - Paradigm Shift
As the CSS exams approach, aspirants face the challenge of a vast syllabus. We've compiled a list of topics to help aspirants in 2026 CSS...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
With #CSS2026 nearing, success demands analysis over cramming.
From #MiddleEast shifts to the #USChinaTradeWar and the #USEU rift, aspirants must track evolving global dynamics.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/css-2026-top...
From #MiddleEast shifts to the #USChinaTradeWar and the #USEU rift, aspirants must track evolving global dynamics.
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The killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi has sparked #Bangladesh unrest, shaking confidence in the 2026 elections.
Youth mobilization, media attacks, and strained #BangladeshIndia ties expose deep political fragility.
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Youth mobilization, media attacks, and strained #BangladeshIndia ties expose deep political fragility.
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Unrest in Bangladesh: An Analysis of Contemporary Challenges - Paradigm Shift
The assassination of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in December 2025 has plunged Bangladesh into a profound state of political unrest.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi has sparked #Bangladesh unrest, shaking confidence in the 2026 elections.
Youth mobilization, media attacks, and strained #BangladeshIndia ties expose deep political fragility.
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Youth mobilization, media attacks, and strained #BangladeshIndia ties expose deep political fragility.
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Despite #InternationalLaw applying to #Cyberspace, grey zones around attribution and “armed attacks” enable state-sponsored cyber operations with little accountability.
Clearer legal thresholds for #CyberWarfare are needed.
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Clearer legal thresholds for #CyberWarfare are needed.
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Cyber Warfare and International Law: Navigating the Grey Zone - Paradigm Shift
While international law and the UN Charter apply to cyberspace, significant "grey zone" ambiguities persist regarding cyber warfare.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Despite #InternationalLaw applying to #Cyberspace, grey zones around attribution and “armed attacks” enable state-sponsored cyber operations with little accountability.
Clearer legal thresholds for #CyberWarfare are needed.
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Clearer legal thresholds for #CyberWarfare are needed.
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Behind a calm exterior, #MandiBahauddin faces hidden conflicts and psychological strain.
While #Migration promises opportunity, it exposes inequality and unresolved disputes—making community healing vital for lasting peace.
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While #Migration promises opportunity, it exposes inequality and unresolved disputes—making community healing vital for lasting peace.
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Hidden Fault Lines - Migration in Mandi Bahauddin - Paradigm Shift
Communities like Mandi Bahauddin grapple with deep-seated conflicts and psychological burdens which is why migration is viewed as a pathwa...
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January 3, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Behind a calm exterior, #MandiBahauddin faces hidden conflicts and psychological strain.
While #Migration promises opportunity, it exposes inequality and unresolved disputes—making community healing vital for lasting peace.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/migration-ma...
While #Migration promises opportunity, it exposes inequality and unresolved disputes—making community healing vital for lasting peace.
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The decline in reading #History in #Pakistan—driven by rote education, weak libraries, and digital distractions—erodes critical thinking and deepens social and political challenges. Reviving historical reading is essential.
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A Steady Decline in the Reading of Historical Books - Paradigm Shift
The author notes that there has been a steady decline in the reading of history books within Pakistan. He says that the culture of reading...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The decline in reading #History in #Pakistan—driven by rote education, weak libraries, and digital distractions—erodes critical thinking and deepens social and political challenges. Reviving historical reading is essential.
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The #NationalArchivesOfPakistan safeguards the country’s documentary memory, from independence-era records to modern state files.
Located in #Islamabad’s Red Zone, it preserves Pakistan’s historical and cultural legacy.
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Located in #Islamabad’s Red Zone, it preserves Pakistan’s historical and cultural legacy.
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National Archives of Pakistan: Keeping the Country’s Memory Alive - Paradigm Shift
The National Archives of Pakistan are situated in Islamabad. They are responsible for the preservation of historical records, public docum...
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January 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The #NationalArchivesOfPakistan safeguards the country’s documentary memory, from independence-era records to modern state files.
Located in #Islamabad’s Red Zone, it preserves Pakistan’s historical and cultural legacy.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/national-arc...
Located in #Islamabad’s Red Zone, it preserves Pakistan’s historical and cultural legacy.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/national-arc...
Pakistan’s #YouthBulge risks turning into a burden as #Unemployment and skills mismatch grow.
With millions entering a low-productivity informal economy, rote education fails market needs.
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With millions entering a low-productivity informal economy, rote education fails market needs.
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Youth Unemployment in Pakistan: A Demographic Time Bomb - Paradigm Shift
The youth bulge in Pakistan risks becoming a social burden due to unemployment and a profound skills mismatch.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Pakistan’s #YouthBulge risks turning into a burden as #Unemployment and skills mismatch grow.
With millions entering a low-productivity informal economy, rote education fails market needs.
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With millions entering a low-productivity informal economy, rote education fails market needs.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Have you checked out our best pieces?
All this and more at www.paradigmshift.com.pk 🥳
All this and more at www.paradigmshift.com.pk 🥳
Rapid #GlacialMelting and unchecked construction in northern #Pakistan are turning environmental risk into a national security threat.
Weak governance worsens #GLOFs, endangering communities and the #IndusRiver system.
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Weak governance worsens #GLOFs, endangering communities and the #IndusRiver system.
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Glacial Melting & the Flood Crisis in Pakistan - Paradigm Shift
Rapid glacial melting and unregulated construction in northern Pakistan have transformed environmental insecurity...
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December 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Rapid #GlacialMelting and unchecked construction in northern #Pakistan are turning environmental risk into a national security threat.
Weak governance worsens #GLOFs, endangering communities and the #IndusRiver system.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/glacial-melt...
Weak governance worsens #GLOFs, endangering communities and the #IndusRiver system.
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Internal rifts within the #TTP—driven by leadership feuds, tribal rivalries, and ideology—are splintering the group.
These divisions weaken control but risk unpredictable threats for #Pakistan.
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These divisions weaken control but risk unpredictable threats for #Pakistan.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/ttp/
Unraveling The Internal Schisms In Tehrik-E-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) - Paradigm Shift
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are an ever-growing threat to Pakistani security, regional alliances, and economic standing. Terrorism...
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December 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Internal rifts within the #TTP—driven by leadership feuds, tribal rivalries, and ideology—are splintering the group.
These divisions weaken control but risk unpredictable threats for #Pakistan.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/ttp/
These divisions weaken control but risk unpredictable threats for #Pakistan.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/ttp/
#Israel’s presence in #NorthernIndia, especially in #Kasol and #Dharamkot, blends military interests with tourism.
These areas act as hubs for culture, intelligence, and strategic collaboration between Israel and India.
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These areas act as hubs for culture, intelligence, and strategic collaboration between Israel and India.
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Mini-Israel in India: A Jewish Enclave or Strategic Infiltration? - Paradigm Shift
An arrangement in-between India and Israel, which includes military cooperation and the promotion of settling Israeli soldiers in Kasol, I...
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December 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#Israel’s presence in #NorthernIndia, especially in #Kasol and #Dharamkot, blends military interests with tourism.
These areas act as hubs for culture, intelligence, and strategic collaboration between Israel and India.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/israel-india/
These areas act as hubs for culture, intelligence, and strategic collaboration between Israel and India.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/israel-india/
Women’s mental health in #Pakistan is shaped by stigma, limited care, and #GenderBasedViolence.
Cultural pressures and low awareness restrict access to support, making community action and informal networks vital.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/women-mental...
Cultural pressures and low awareness restrict access to support, making community action and informal networks vital.
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Why the Mental Health of Women Can No Longer Be Ignored - Paradigm Shift
The mental health of women cannot be ignored any longer in Pakistan. Accessible mental health care is a need of the hour. There are multip...
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December 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Women’s mental health in #Pakistan is shaped by stigma, limited care, and #GenderBasedViolence.
Cultural pressures and low awareness restrict access to support, making community action and informal networks vital.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/women-mental...
Cultural pressures and low awareness restrict access to support, making community action and informal networks vital.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/women-mental...
The #Yemen conflict deepens as the UAE-backed #STC captures key areas, reviving local rivalries and exposing tensions between #SaudiArabia and the #UAE.
Shifting alliances and foreign influence keep the war complex.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/war-in-yemen/
Shifting alliances and foreign influence keep the war complex.
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Revival of the War in Yemen: Muslim Unity at Stake - Paradigm Shift
Author Syed Hammad Ali is of the belief that the war in Yemen is witnessing a revival. The recent offence that the UAE partook in against...
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December 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The #Yemen conflict deepens as the UAE-backed #STC captures key areas, reviving local rivalries and exposing tensions between #SaudiArabia and the #UAE.
Shifting alliances and foreign influence keep the war complex.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/war-in-yemen/
Shifting alliances and foreign influence keep the war complex.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/war-in-yemen/
Gender equity goes beyond equality. Despite biological differences, fair treatment without bias is essential.
Challenging historical norms through #Education, #PolicyReform, and awareness can promote true #GenderEquity for all.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/gender-equity/
Challenging historical norms through #Education, #PolicyReform, and awareness can promote true #GenderEquity for all.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/gender-equity/
Beyond Gender Equality: The Universal Case of Gender Equity
There is a crucial distinction between gender equality and gender equity. Fatima Bashir explains how gender equity addresses historical an...
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December 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Gender equity goes beyond equality. Despite biological differences, fair treatment without bias is essential.
Challenging historical norms through #Education, #PolicyReform, and awareness can promote true #GenderEquity for all.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/gender-equity/
Challenging historical norms through #Education, #PolicyReform, and awareness can promote true #GenderEquity for all.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/gender-equity/
Experts argue India’s 1948 UN referral anchored #Kashmir within #SelfDetermination under international law.
Post-2019 actions breach the UN Charter, urging #Pakistan and #AJK to assert Kashmir’s status globally.
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Post-2019 actions breach the UN Charter, urging #Pakistan and #AJK to assert Kashmir’s status globally.
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India’s UN Referral Reasserts Kashmir’s Right to Self-determination - Paradigm Shift
Experts at an Islamabad seminar argued that India’s 1948 UN referral legally anchored Kashmir's right to self-determination.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Experts argue India’s 1948 UN referral anchored #Kashmir within #SelfDetermination under international law.
Post-2019 actions breach the UN Charter, urging #Pakistan and #AJK to assert Kashmir’s status globally.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/kashmirs-rig...
Post-2019 actions breach the UN Charter, urging #Pakistan and #AJK to assert Kashmir’s status globally.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/kashmirs-rig...
Since 2021, the #TTP has evolved into a transnational threat, using #Afghanistan as a safe haven for radicalization and cross-border attacks.
Its shift demands a hybrid #CounterTerrorism response.
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Its shift demands a hybrid #CounterTerrorism response.
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How Safe Havens in Afghanistan Are Reshaping the TTP - Paradigm Shift
Since 2021, the TTP has transitioned to a transnational threat, leveraging safe havens in Afghanistan provided by the Taliban.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Since 2021, the #TTP has evolved into a transnational threat, using #Afghanistan as a safe haven for radicalization and cross-border attacks.
Its shift demands a hybrid #CounterTerrorism response.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/ttp-in-afgha...
Its shift demands a hybrid #CounterTerrorism response.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/ttp-in-afgha...
How #Hollywood acts as #SoftPower in shaping #IsraelPalestine narratives.
Films like Exodus and SchindlersList reveal selective humanization that amplifies Israeli victimhood while sidelining Palestinian voices.
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Films like Exodus and SchindlersList reveal selective humanization that amplifies Israeli victimhood while sidelining Palestinian voices.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/hollywood-an...
Scripting Support: How Hollywood Backs Israel - Paradigm Shift
Hollywood has long been used as a soft power tool for propaganda in favor of Israel. By analyzing films like Exodus and Schindler’s List...
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December 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
How #Hollywood acts as #SoftPower in shaping #IsraelPalestine narratives.
Films like Exodus and SchindlersList reveal selective humanization that amplifies Israeli victimhood while sidelining Palestinian voices.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/hollywood-an...
Films like Exodus and SchindlersList reveal selective humanization that amplifies Israeli victimhood while sidelining Palestinian voices.
Read more: www.paradigmshift.com.pk/hollywood-an...