Harvard's South Asia Institute, funded by Laxmi Mittal, faced backlash for hosting a "Pakistan conference" after Indian students protested, citing concerns about platforming a government allegedly enabling terrorism. Pakistan, facing embarrassment and criticism, vowed to revive its academic presence in the US. The conference sparked debate about Harvard's role and Pakistan's influence in American academia.
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