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Political Devastation

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                 The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the deputy Speaker's actions in the provincial assembly as being "without lawful authority" brought the high drama of Punjab's constitutional crisis to a close. The SC ruled that Hamza Shehbaz's election was invalid, paving the door for PML-Q leader Pervaiz Elahi to take over the much sought-after position.   Has the court decision that resulted in the installation of a PTI-backed administration in Punjab assisted in resolving the nation's political crisis? or lowering the tension? Not at all.   The most recent turn of events has been a major defeat for the PML-N since it has allowed its political rivals to retake its provincial stronghold. However, these changes have also thrust Pakistan into unknown territory, which may portend future instability. Two governments—the one in the center and the one in Punjab—don't acknowledge each other as legitimate and could collide.   People who b

Tension in China-Taiwan over Seven Decades: The Role of International Politics

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            This news outlet examines past ties between the independent island and its much larger neighbour as tensions between China and the United States soar amid rumours that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may visit Taiwan.   Separation : In October 1949, Mao Zedong's communists seized control of Beijing following their civil war victory over Chiang Kai-Kuomintang shek's (KMT) nationalists. In December, the KMT leaves China for the island of Taiwan, where they establish their own government in Taipei.   The United States, which is at war in Korea with communist China, gains Taiwan as an ally in 1950. To defend its partner from any invasion, the US has stationed a fleet in the Taiwan Strait.   Beijing receives UN and US approval Beijing assumes control of China's seat at the UN in October 1971, replacing Taipei. The United States officially severes ties with Taiwan in 1979 and replaces them with diplomatic ties to Beijing.   Washington declares its suppor