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China, Global South & International Order

China, the Global South, and the Battle for the Future of World Order   A profound structural transformation is reshaping contemporary international relations, driven by Beijing's deliberate and systematic campaign…

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Departure of Sardar Akhtar Mengal

Sardar Akhtar Mengal hailing from Wadh, district Khuzdar, Balochistan, is one of the Baloch nationalist leaders and…

India’s Unease Over the Saudi–Pakistan Defence Alliance

When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embraced Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh last week, it was…

Bridging the Divide: Addressing the Challenges Between Pakistan’s IT Industry and Academia

As the global IT industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace—fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence,…

A Historical Perspective of the Indian Subcontinent

There are a large number of authentic history books written by unbiased writers who have narrated the…

Escalating War in the Middle East

As anticipated, Israel has commenced the air war against Iran. Iran's official media has confirmed the blasts…

Wickedness of India Backfires

Asif Haroon Raja Indian policymakers today find themselves in a deep strategic quandary. The political, military, and…

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Omani Delegation from the Majlis e Shura of the Sultanate of Oman Visited Murree Hill Station

PRESS RELEASE Islamabad, Pakistan – February 7, 2026 A high-level…

DG CDS Dr. Irfan Ashraf’s Address at Renmin University of China Closing Ceremony

Respected organizers of the CIPCC Programme, media colleagues from different…

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CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…

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US–Iran De-escalation Formula: Breakthrough or Tactical Pause?

By Asif Haroon Raja The Fallacy of Binary OutcomesSome analysts are advancing the theory that the US–Iran conflict can end…

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PTI’s Escalating Anti-State Trajectory

The party is once again mobilizing for a renewed phase of street agitation, despite the prevailing security and economic vulnerabilities…

Pakistan’s Drift into Choppy Waters

Given the deep seated alliance between the ruling British and the Hindu Congress and their aversion to the idea of…

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Omani Parliamentary delegation calls on NA Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah

  National Assembly SecretariatDirectorate General of Media Omani Parliamentary delegation calls on NA Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah Islamabad,…

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Tarique Rahman’s Return Exposed India’s Disastrous Backing of Sheikh Hasina’s Authoritarian Rule

On December 25, 2025, Tarique Rahman, arrived Bangladesh after 17 years in…

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Afghanistan’s Incursion Smashed by Pakistan

Afghan leadership tends to blame Pakistan through misleading narratives, They are using…

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China, Global South & International Order

China, the Global South, and the Battle for the Future of World Order   A profound structural transformation is reshaping…

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Pakistan’s Diplomatic Triumph: From the Swiss Negotiations to the Iranian President’s Visit

Part One Optimistic Atmosphere in Switzerland Following the arrival of the American, Iranian, Pakistani, and Qatari delegations in Switzerland, expectations…

The Conviction of BYC Leaders: A Step Toward Long-Term Stability in Balochistan

The Quetta Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) found the chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) guilty in a case involving…

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U.S. – Iran Agreement & Middle East Geopolitics

U.S.-Iran Agreement & Middle East Geopolitics The formal signing of a landmark framework agreement between the United States and the…

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The Islamabad Memorandum: Pakistan’s Biggest Diplomatic Breakthrough Since the War on Terror

  For nearly two decades after 9/11, Pakistan's engagement with the world was defined largely by one phrase: the War…

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High-Level Talks on Islamabad MoU Implementation: Pakistan’s Commendable Role in Advancing Peace Efforts

Islamabad/Bürgenstock— June 21, 2026 Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed for  Switzerland on Sunday to take part in high-level talks…

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Pakistan’s Diplomatic Resurgence in a Multipolar World and Motivated Negative Trends

Asif Haroon Raja History shows that both civilian and military leaders across the world have resorted to war under varying…

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The US-Iran MoU: Can Diplomacy Defeat the Spoilers?

Nuzhat Nazar History rarely gives diplomacy a quiet moment. Just when negotiators believe they have opened the door to peace,…

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The US-Israel War Against Iran: Its Consequences

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Triumph on the Global Stage The world was astonished during the G7 summit when US President…

The Iran-US Agreement: A Transitional Carrot-and-Stick Diplomacy, not a Trust Based Settlement

The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ending the US-Iran war seems a structural bet, not a treaty. According to the…

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The US-Israel War Against Iran: Its Consequences

Asif Haroon Raja Many a Slip between the Cup and the Lip President Donald Trump attended the G7 Summit of…

The US-Israel War Against Iran: Its Consequences

Asif Haroon Raja US and Iran Reach Agreement On roughly 40 occasions since March, President Donald Trump claimed to be…

The Iran-US-Israel Conflict and Its Regional Consequences

Asif Haroon Raja When the Elephants Fight: Gulf States and the Cost of Regional War From the very first day,…

How Pakistan Pulled Off the Impossible

By Maimona Saleem Nobody really saw this coming. Not at this scale When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X…

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Kashmir: A Test of State Authority and National Cohesion -Implications for Pakistan, Azad Kashmir, and the Kashmir Cause

Asif Haroon Raja The Tactics of the Banned JAAC The banned JAAC kills innocent people and then criticizes the military,…

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