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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 3h

Moklani’s success exposes how Pakistan celebrates talent only after global applause, not when artists struggle to create without support.
By Mohammad Nafees

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#JawadSharif #Moklani #Mohanas #Pakistani #documentary #independentFilms #Filmmaking

Moklani: The Last Mohanas And Pakistan’s Neglect Of Independent Filmmaking

Moklani: The Last Mohanas exposes Pakistan’s neglect of its artists, showing how true talent thrives without state support yet is only celebrated after global

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 3h

The Pakistan–Saudi defence pact marks a strategic shift, boosting Muslim unity and autonomy but risking tensions with Iran, India, and the West.
By Zia Ullah Marwat

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#PakistanSaudiDefencePact #SaudiPakistan #MuslimUnity #RegionalPower

Pakistan–Saudi Defence Pact Signals New Era Of Muslim Unity And Regional Power

The Pakistan–Saudi defence pact marks a strategic shift, boosting Muslim unity and autonomy but risking tensions with Iran, India, and the West

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 4h

The Swat Kohistan Jirga urged investment in health, education and infrastructure, demanding local participation in decisions shaping the region’s future
By Zubair Torwali
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#Swat #Jirga #indigenousrights #SustainableDevelopment

Echoes From Swat: Jirga Unites Communities For Justice And Sustainability

The Swat Kohistan Qomi Jirga united mountain communities to demand inclusive governance, environmental justice, and cultural recognition for sustainable

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 4h

Pakistan seeks to diversify trade, balancing ties with China, cautiously engaging India, and deepening economic links with the United States.
By Simra Sohail

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#PakistanChina #Diversification #ChinaPakistan #PakistanIndia #trade #USPakistanRelations

Pakistan’s Balancing Act: Recasting Trade Ties With China, India, And The US

Pakistan seeks to rebalance trade by diversifying partners, addressing China’s imbalance, cautiously exploring India, and strengthening ties with the US

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 4h

Despite repeated reports and proposed bills, Pakistan still lacks a dedicated law to prevent forced conversions, leaving minority women and girls vulnerable.
By Nabila Feroz Bhatti

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#minorityrights #childmarriage #ReligiousFreedom #genderbasedviolence

Pakistan’s Failure To Curb Forced Conversions Exposes Legal And Moral Void

Reports by NCRC, NCSW, and NCHR highlight forced conversions of minority children in Pakistan, urging legislation, enforcement, and victim protection

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From the grandeur of the Forbidden City to the silent terra cotta army, a Pakistani traveler explores the echoes of empire and revolution in a nation transforming.
By Ahmad Faruqui

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#China #GreatWall #forbiddencity #ARMY #Pakistani #Museums2025

Beyond The Great Wall: Uncovering The Layers Of Modern China

From the grandeur of the Forbidden City to the silent terra cotta army, a Pakistani traveler explores the echoes of empire and revolution in a nation

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 23h

Collaboration strategies, realistic projections, and capacity building are vital for Pakistan to enter the complex global rare earth industry.
By Shahbaz Khan

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#EarthElements #China #Pakistan #Minerals #USChina #TradeWar #MineralsStrategy

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Despite science proving men’s role in conception, women face stigma, tests, and silence—patriarchy turns ignorance into convenience and blame into tradition.
By Mawra Qaisar

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#infertility #maleinfertility #WomensHealth #womenrights #Healthcare

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 1d

As nations debate and delay, Gaza’s suffering endures—proof that without accountability, the language of peace remains empty and performative.
By Suleman Zia

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#FlotillaGlobalSumud #Flotilla #GlobalSumudFlotilla #Israel #Gaza #diplomacy #Accountability

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 1d

From the valleys of Kashmir to streets abroad, voices unite in defiance, demanding dignity, democracy, and freedom against decades of exploitation.
By Sasha Javed Malik

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#AzadKashmir #Pakistani #kashmirprotests #HumanRights #AJK #KashmirVoices #freedom

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Pakistan’s rare earth potential remains untapped, requiring careful studies, planning, and environmental safeguards before commercial development.
By Shahbaz Khan

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#EarthElements #China #REE #Pakistan #Minerals #USChina #TradeWar #MineralsStrategy

Rare Earth Elements And Pakistan: Navigating Global Power Dynamics And Opportunities

Pakistan’s recent MOUs with US companies can be viewed in the context of America’s vulnerability and efforts to diversify the sourcing of rare earth elements

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 1d

With air combat failures exposed, India turns to the sea, framing Sir Creek as its next frontier in an escalating regional power contest.
By Dr. Hasan Zafar

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#SirCreek #indiapakistan #kashmirprotests #OperationSindoor2 #RajnathSingh #IndiaPakistanConflict

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 1d

When governments control narratives, societies lose trust. Transparency, not silence, is the true foundation of peace and accountability.
By Ayaz Ahmed

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#AzadKashmir #FakeNews #protests #mediacensorship #freedomofexpression #AJK #Accountability

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 1d

In Pakistan, women bear the blame for infertility while men escape scrutiny, protected by culture, ego, and a healthcare system afraid to challenge patriarchy.
By Mawra Qaisar

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#infertility #patriarchy #WomensHealth #womenrights #Pakistan #Healthcare

Blamed For Biology: How Patriarchy Silences The Truth About Infertility In Pakistan

In Pakistan, women are unfairly blamed for infertility and birthing daughters, while male infertility remains a taboo hidden by patriarchy and social denial

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The Friday Times @thefridaytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Gaza’s plight exposes a world where diplomacy speaks of peace but enforces none, leaving civilians trapped in endless cycles of siege and reconstruction.
By Suleman Zia

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#FlotillaGlobalSumud #Flotilla #GlobalSumudFlotilla #Israel #Gaza #diplomacy

The Flotilla And The Failure Of Global Diplomacy

The Gaza flotilla incident exposes the failure of global diplomacy, where human rights rhetoric abounds, but enforcement and accountability remain absent

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