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The Borrowed State

Pakistan’s Iran war survival problem, and why the government asking for sacrifice has no standing to ask

2 hrs ago • briefpk

Pakistan Monthly Roundup: March 2026

Two Wars, One Austerity Order, and the People Who Paid for All Three

Apr 1

Five Points Against Five Points

China and Pakistan issued their peace framework today. Read it next to Iran’s own conditions and something becomes clear: this document does not answer…

Mar 31 • briefpk

The Tanker Named Karachi Got Through. Its Workers Did Not.

Pakistan Secured Passage for Cargo. The Seafarers Were a Different Matter.

Mar 30 • briefpk

The Ventriloquist’s Bridge

How Washington Bought Pakistan’s Voice - The USA-Iran-Israel Pakistan Mediated Negotiations

Mar 27 • briefpk

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