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International relationships of Pakistan

1. Pakistan maintains a complex web of international relationships with various countries. Pakistan has a tense relationship with India due to the Kashmir conflict and it maintains close ties with the People's Republic of China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Gulf Arab states. 2. Additionally, Pakistan has a fluctuating relationship with the United States of America due to overlapping interests during the Cold War and War on Terror. 3. Pakistan and China have forged close ties over the years, especially after the 1962 Sino-Indian clash. 4. According to Human Rights Watch, Pakistan's relationship with the United States, its largest development and military donor, showed signs of improvement in 2020 with the US acknowledging Pakistan's significant role. 5. Furthermore, Pakistan shares cultural, ethnic and religious ties with Afghanistan and their relationship has always been close but it has been affected by conflicts over the Durand line, the Soviet Afghan war, Pakistan's supp...
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Politics of Pakistan

Pakistan is a nation in South Asia, located at the confluence of Central, West and South Asia. The country is renowned for its incredibly diverse and vibrant culture which has been shaped by its rich history and geography. Politically speaking, Pakistan is divided between a range of political ideologies with both religious fundamentalism as well as more secular forms of government vying for control over the nation's destiny. Since its establishment in 1947 following independence from British rule, Pakistan has experienced a series of upheavals including multiple military coups resulting in periods of martial law and temporary suspensions of democracy. While these incidents have impacted the nation's politics significantly, overall Pakistani politics have been defined by two main camps - those favoring greater democratization within the framework established by the previous military government on one hand; those seeking to reinforce traditional Islamic values at all levels on an...

Education system of Pakistan

 Education system of Pakistan is one of the most important sectors in the country. It serves as a catalyst for socio-economic development and provides the foundation for a strong nation. Education plays an important role in ensuring that citizens have access to education and opportunities for improvement, advancement, and achievement. Pakistan has made great strides in improving its education system over the last few years with more resources allocated towards it from both public and private sources. The government has also made considerable investments in expanding access to education at all levels including primary, secondary, technical vocational training institutes (TVTIs) as well as universities. The literacy rate in Pakistan stands at around 58 percent across all age groups which is much lower than other countries but there is still progressive trend of improvement each year due to increased investment by both public and private institutions.   Accessibility to quali...

Current affairs of Pakistan

Pakistan, a country in South Asia, is currently facing many challenges. The most pressing issues include terrorism, political instability and an economic crisis. Terrorism has been an ongoing problem for the region since 2001 when the war on terror began. In recent years, it has become more prominent due to various extremist groups that have taken root in Pakistan and various other countries around the world. Political instability has also been a major issue for Pakistan as there have been numerous military coups and governments led by powerful individuals or coalitions of parties that have emerged over time. This situation is further complicated by the fact that certain factions within government are often at odds with each other which leads to gridlock on important matters. The economic crisis facing Pakistan is another key factor in its current affairs as inflation has gone up significantly while growth remains stagnant or weak due to mismanagement of resources and a lack of investm...

Balochistan University has paid millions of rupees of salaries. The crisis is artificial, said Balochistan government spokesperson

Babar Yousafzai, spokesperson of the Balochistan government, has expressed surprise over the financial crisis in Balochistan University, saying that it is an artificial crisis created by the union. Otherwise, crores of rupees have been paid to the university in the form of salaries.

After the rains, the flood in the Swat river cut off the land connection of Bahrain Bazar under water

With fresh spell of rain in Pakistan's Khyber PakhtunKhawa province, the Swat river overflowed on Tuesday, resulting in a waterlogged situation in the valley at Bahrain Bazar, while a bridge submerged the land link between Bahrain Bazar and Kalam also disconnected. Authorities have evacuated buildings near the river in Bahrain and Pakistan Army troops are engaged in relief operations. The Bahrain market, which has historically attracted tourists to the region, was also inundated by massive floods in country last year. After several months, people again Construction had started, while some buildings are still under construction. The recent rains have reminded local residents of Bahrain of the horrors of last year. The raging river also submerged the Bahrain Bridge near Daral Khor, affecting road traffic. After the land link between Bahrain and Kalam was severed, thousands of people are stranded on both sides. Assistant Commissioner of Bahrain Mohammad Ishaq said that the local admin...

Announcement of Eid Holidays in educational institutions tomorrow in Sindh

Declaration of Eid holidays in educational institutions in Sindh on the 27th night of Ramadan. According to Express News, the Sindh government has announced a holiday on 27th of Ramadan and 18th of April in educational institutions across the province, which notification has also been issued. Application of Notification to Government and Private Schools And it will be the same across colleges.