KGB Imam Ali Nazish

Imam Ali Nazish, a prominent figure in Pakistan's communist movement, served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Pakistan (CPP) from the late 1960s until his death in 1999, operating mostly underground due to political repression following the failed Rawalpindi Conspiracy in 1951. Born in India, he relocated to Pakistan after Partition and became involved in various leftist movements, facing significant challenges as the CPP supported armed revolts and militant unionism against successive regimes. In Russia, younger generations increasingly adopt the Kremlin's ultranationalist propaganda, with a recent poll indicating high support among young Russians for the war in Ukraine, despite many not closely following the conflict. Meanwhile, the Russian government has revoked the rehabilitation status of over 4,000 individuals previously cleared of treason during Stalin's purges, citing their collaboration with Nazi forces during WWII. Additionally, reports suggest that Vladimir Putin has turned to shamanistic practices, seeking guidance from shamans amidst fears stemming from his isolation and the geopolitical climate. Lastly, a newly revealed scandal involving a former British MP's relationship with Soviet spy John Vassall sheds light on a lesser-known espionage affair from the 1960s, paralleling more famous cases like the Profumo Affair.