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				<loc>https://www.thefridaytimes.com/13-Oct-2026/paradox-peace-negotiations-security-challenges</loc>					
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					<news:publication_date>2026-10-13T18:43:00+05:00</news:publication_date>
					<news:title><![CDATA[The Paradox Of Peace Negotiations And Security Challenges]]></news:title>
										<news:keywords>Governor Rule, Pakistan Counter-Terrorism Strategy, PTI-Federal Government Tensions, Peace Negotiations with Militants, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, Security Crisis, Political Fragmentation</news:keywords> 
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