Khajistan Podcast Vol. 14: Durand Line
Khyber Pass, Pashtun identity in Pakistan and Afghanistan as well as in the diaspora, sexuality, language, culture, Martial Race Theory.
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KHAJISTAN
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KHAJISTAN
MADRASSA
Khajistan Madrassa is a repository of ignored history.
Khajistan History Desk
- Mar 22
- 11 min
List of 100+ Castes in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the caste system is based on "zaat," which is similar to caste but based on social status as opposed to birth.
Khajistan History Desk
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Pakistan's Deep State
A "deep state" is a network of individuals or organizations within a government or state that secretly advance their own interests.
Khajistan History Desk
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Martial Race Theory
British colonial authorities in India created the Martial Race Theory to label certain ethnic groups as brave, tough, and strong.
Khajistan History Desk
- Mar 5
- 2 min
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) is a human rights movement of Pashtuns that emerged in 2018 from Waziristan.
Khajistan History Desk
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Liberalization of Pakistan
Pakistan's economic and social progress has been dramatically impacted by its gradual and ongoing economic liberalization, with pros and
Khajistan History Desk
- Feb 14
- 4 min
The Cult of Personality in Pakistani Politics
A phenomenon known as the cult of personality occurs when a political figure attracts admiration and hero worship from their supporters,...
Khajistan History Desk
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Pakistani Political Nepo Babies
Talking about children who flourish at the back of ancestral clout, Bhuttos aren't the only ones, as there is also the notorious Sharifs.
Khajistan History Desk
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)
The connection between the Pakistani military with its British ex-colonial masters runs deep.
Khajistan History Desk
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Structural Oppression in Pakistan
Economic marginalization is one of the main ways that structural oppression influences people's daily lives in Pakistan.
Khajistan History Desk
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Racism Against Pashtuns, A Colonial Hangover
The Pashtun people were significantly impacted by British colonial control in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and it is well known that British co
Khajistan History Desk
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Brown Sahib
In Pakistan, people or groups who have embraced the attitudes, ideas, and lifestyles of the British colonial overlords are referred to as...
Khajistan History Desk
- Jan 31
- 4 min
The Brief History of Pakistan's Military Industrial Complex
The Pakistani military has repeatedly participated in several conflicts by sending its troops and instructing other militaries and...
Khajistan History Desk
- Jan 31
- 2 min
Historical Political and Military Organizations in Afghanistan
Prominent liberation and militant movements in Afghanistan.
Khajistan History Desk
- Jan 30
- 1 min
Historical Labor Uprisings in Pakistan
Labor unions have played an important role in representing the rights and interests of workers in various sectors of the economy.
Khajistan History Desk
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Land Grabs in Pakistan
Gentrification has been observed in many cities worldwide, including Pakistan, where it has been fueled by a variety of factors such as urba
Khajistan History Desk
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Separatist Movements in Pakistan
In Pakistan, there are a number of separatist and nationalist movements that support greater regional or ethnic autonomy or independence.
Khajistan History Desk
- Jan 29
- 2 min
Durand Line
The Pashtun people, who frequently feel like they do not fully belong to either country, have been affected by the Durand Line.
Khajistan History Desk
- Jan 29
- 4 min
The Islamic Bomb
Pakistan, a country with a majority of Muslims, has a nuclear weapons program that has been referred to as the "Islamic Bomb."
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