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Pakistan’s social crisis

2 months ago | weeklycuttingedge.com | Raza Khan

At the start of 2025, Pakistan faces arguably the worst crisis in its history. More importantly, this crisis is multifaceted, encompassing social, economic, political, and psychological dimensions. While many attribute the crisis to political instability, a deeper, more realistic, and rational analysis reveals that the crisis is not primarily political. In fact, it can be argued that the crisis is more social than political.
Intellectual movement: A path to resolve Pakistan's crisis

Jan 20, 2025 | weeklycuttingedge.com | Raza Khan

Pakistan has spent the majority of its 77-year history grappling with political and governance-related crises. In modern history, it is one of the few countries to have experienced dismemberment, which occurred in 1971 with the secession of East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. Today, while the situation may not mirror 1971 in exact terms, the current level of political instability is arguably worse than any other period in the country’s history.
Reassessing Pakistan’s Afghan policy: Lessons from decades of Taliban support

Jan 14, 2025 | weeklycuttingedge.com | Raza Khan

The Afghan Taliban’s increasingly hostile stance toward Pakistan since their return to power in August 2021 has reached a critical point, compelling Islamabad to reassess its Afghan policy comprehensively. The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has been openly supporting the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), officially referred to as Fitna-Tul-Khawarij by Pakistan.
Tribalism in Pakistan

Jan 7, 2025 | weeklycuttingedge.com | Raza Khan

Pakistan, even in the 21st century, remains largely a tribal society, and it is particularly concerning that tribalism continues to be admired by many in our society. This enduring mindset has had significant and far-reaching negative consequences for the country. The nature and functionality of a society are largely shaped by its dominant social structure. The level of development—whether infrastructural, institutional, attitudinal, or behavioral—is closely tied to this structure.
Addressing the Afghan refugee crisis: Policy challenges and security concerns

Dec 10, 2024 | weeklycuttingedge.com | Raza Khan

After the recent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest and its violent conclusion, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that Afghan nationals would not be allowed to stay in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) without proper authorization after December 31. This announcement followed government claims that hardened criminals, including Afghan nationals, were involved in the PTI’s violent protest.
HIV-1 Rev Protein Forms a Zinc-Linked Dimer

Dec 9, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Raza Khan |Robert Fox

AbstractHIV-1 Rev protein is a small, basic protein of 116 amino acids that assembles reversibly in the presence and absence of its cognate RRE containing RNAs both in vivo and in vitro.
Decreasing a Loneliness:

Dec 3, 2024 | medium.com | Raza Khan

RAZA ULLAH Khan·Follow3 min read·--Decreasing loneliness involves a combination of strategies that focus on building connections, improving self-awareness, and engaging in activities that promote mental well-being. Here are some ways to decrease loneliness:Reach Out to Others:Make an effort to connect with family, friends, or acquaintances. Even a simple text, call, or a casual conversation can help you feel less isolated.
Empowering the youth of merged tribal districts: A path to progress and stability

Dec 3, 2024 | weeklycuttingedge.com | Raza Khan

The surge in terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), particularly in the Merged Tribal Districts (MTDs), is deeply concerning. The recent attack in Kurram district, claiming the lives of around 50 individuals, underscores critical underlying issues in the region. The MTDs, formerly known as the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) before their merger with KP in 2018, have borne the brunt of Pakistan’s 20-year war on terror.
Escalating terrorism in Pakistan: A strategic analysis of recent attacks

Nov 26, 2024 | weeklycuttingedge.com | Raza Khan

Terrorist and insurgent groups have unleashed a new wave of violence, with reports indicating that nearly 100 people, including many security personnel, were martyred in a span of just 10 days following November 10. A single attack on November 21 in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, saw gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims, killing over 55 people.
Lessons from Afghan Taliban's support for TTP

Nov 18, 2024 | weeklycuttingedge.com | Raza Khan

Relations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, who currently govern Afghanistan, show no signs of improvement. Tensions have escalated as senior officials of the Taliban regime recently stated unequivocally that Kabul cannot prevent terrorist attacks by Pakistan-based groups operating from Afghan soil. The Afghan Taliban’s support for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the largest terrorist network targeting Pakistan, remains the primary point of contention.