Devil's Advocate

Another example of the political fragmentation of the Punjabi language. Locals of Peshawar consider it a totally different language, but this is 100% Punjabi. It's like saying that English spoken in London and Birmingham are two different languages.

پیٹرولیم سبسڈی کی ٹرانسپورٹرز کو ادائیگی پیر کو شروع ہونا تھی، مگر وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کی ہدایت پر وزارتِ آئی ٹی اور اسٹیٹ بینک نے چھٹی کے دن ہفتہ کی رات ہی ڈیجیٹل پیمنٹس کے ذریعے رقوم کی منتقلی شروع کر دی....

Senior Taliban Official Calls Pakistan and Iran “Infidel States” Calls for Jihad KABUL — A senior Taliban official, identified only as a high‑ranking cleric within the movement, has reportedly described Pakistan and Iran as “infidel states,” claiming that both governments do not uphold what he called genuine Islamic governance despite identifying as Muslim countries. In remarks circulated through Taliban‑affiliated channels, the official urged followers to view both governments as illegitimate in religious terms and spoke of resisting their influence through what he termed “defensive jihad.” The cleric’s statements emphasized his belief that only Afghanistan under Taliban rule represents authentic implementation of Islamic principles. He criticized the political and legal systems of Islamabad and Tehran for failing to reflect what he described as true adherence to Sharia. The comments are likely to draw sharp reactions from both Pakistan and Iran, as they directly challenge the religious authority of their governments and could further inflame already sensitive regional dynamics.