Tag: Amir Muhammad Khan

Kashmir Black Day: Amir Muhammad Khan Calls for Sustained Action

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Kashmiri civilians gather in a peaceful remembrance event marking October 27 Kashmir Black Day.

Another Black Day Has Passed, but Kashmir Still Awaits Justice By Amir Muhammad Khan Another October 27 has passed, marking another Black Day for Kashmiris and renewing calls for the right to self-determination. For the Kashmiri people, the date represents the beginning of a painful chapter in their history, one that continues to shape political debate and diplomatic relations between Pakistan and India. India’s military arrival in Jammu and Kashmir on October 27, 1947, remains central to Pakistan’s account of the dispute. Since then, generations of Kashmiris have experienced conflict,…

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Amir Muhammad Khan on Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s KP Strategy

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Maulana Fazlur Rehman during a public political appearance, illustrating analysis of JUI-F’s role in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa politics.

Maulana’s interest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not without reason. Amir Muhammad Khan: We newspaper readers often imagine ourselves to be the most well-informed people in the world after catching up on the news. Yet, I am amazed when the watchman at my residence—before I even get into my car for the office—briefs me early in the morning on the previous night’s events in Pakistani politics, having gathered information from various social media sources. He possesses not only a deep understanding of Pakistani politics—perhaps surpassing my own—but also offers remarkably candid…

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Terrorism and Politics in KP: Why the Delay?

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Terrorism and Politics in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Why the Delay? Amir Muhammad Khan Pakistan is currently passing through a period in which, despite political differences, it has become more important than ever to keep matters of national security separate from political confrontation. The situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in particular, has raised several serious questions. On the one hand, there are continuing incidents of terrorism; on the other, allegations of cross-border interference from Afghanistan; and, in addition, growing tensions between the federal government and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. Together, these factors…

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