M A Niazi

Opinion

The piece reflects on Keir Starmer’s removal and Andrew Burnham’s move into the PM role, with historical notes on sitting in Parliament, plus brief Pakistan and fuel-price observations.

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As US and Iran trade air strikes and missile attacks, the debate over hardliners versus a peace party deepens. A ground invasion looks costlier, and both sides drift toward attrition.

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City Notes predicts a Spain–Argentina World Cup final, highlights Spain’s linguistic influence, reviews France’s surprising exit, and questions bookies and Trump’s presence.

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A 100 MW solar project in Gilgit-Baltistan raises questions about missed hydropower potential, seasonal glacier-dependent flows, and the need for storage as renewables scale.

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The article discusses World Cup fallout amid match-fixing concerns and political interference in sports, highlighting key tournament results and what’s next for FIFA and teams.

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As US and Iranian negotiators press on, the Khamenei funeral reveals diplomatic realignments and US limits. With sanctions, internal Iranian splits, and sabotage fears, the ceasefire outlook looks uncertain.

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In CITY NOTES, MA NIAZI compares Nazi Germany’s 1941 Barbarossa with the US-Israel Enduring Freedom in Iran, arguing both misjudged defenders’ resilience and assumptions about political collapse.

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A new parliamentary discussion highlights how worsening youth unemployment and population pressure drive brain drain, while postwar labour needs, EU freedom of movement, and racism shape migration trends.

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Keir Starmer resigns as Labour PM, ending stability and putting Andrew Burnham on course to succeed. The article compares past Labour transitions and adds context from global politics and Asia Congress plans.

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Ashura offers a lesson on resisting usurped caliphate authority. The article argues Imam Hussain’s stand targeted illegitimate power, and connects it to modern resistance and unity.

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Police in Kasur arrest a constable and veterinarian for transporting drugs from Multan, allegedly meant for marketing in Lahore’s educational institutions. Authorities add that the vet was not treating animals but dealing drugs.

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The USA and Iran reach a 60-day extension of their April 8 ceasefire tied to Iran’s nuclear talks. The US agrees to $24 billion, while missile and regional support issues stay off the agenda.