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The Persistent Threat of Terrorism from Afghan Soil
Pakistan's counter-terrorism strategy has entered a new phase, combining intelligence-led operations, cross-border strikes, and stricter border controls. It contends that these measures are intended to deter militant groups operating from…
Nuclear Security and Strategic Stability in South Asia: A Comparative Analysis of India and Pakistan
India’s recent call to place Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal under International Atomic Energy (IAEA) oversight has sparked significant…
PTI’s Another Flop Show
After two postponements, the rally of PTI was finally staged at Sanjani on 8 Sept. In anticipation…
Pakistan’s Historic Victory & India’s Concocted Narratives
Within minutes of the RAW-staged terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, in which 26 tourists were…
Four Envisaged Scenarios in Pak-Afghan Conflict
The recent collapse of talks between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan marks a troubling development…
Two Fronts, One Strategy? Pakistan’s Growing Encirclement Concern
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) The recent escalation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border is being described in routine terms such…
How Pakistan is Becoming the Operating Channel in Iran–US Talks
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) What we are witnessing around Pakistan’s role in the Iran–US talks is no longer…
Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Reception Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China
Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Reception Celebrating the…
PRESS RELEASE
CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…
Khuzdar’s Strategic Location: A Catalyst for Regional Trade and Development
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized a seminar…
Pakistan Policy Towards Afghanistan: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar
Conducted by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Date:22/2/2026…
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Pakistan Enters Bangladesh: How a New Defense Alliance Is Reshaping South Asian Geopolitics
South Asia is on the brink of a historic transformation. The upcoming defense agreement between Pakistan and Bangladesh marks not…
Four Envisaged Scenarios in Pak-Afghan Conflict
The recent collapse of talks between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan marks a troubling development in an already…
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,…
Unilateralism is Over for the USA
History shows that all empires, after reaching their zenith, begin a gradual decline before eventually fading away. The US empire…
Governor Sindh and CDS Welcomes COMEX and CDS to Karachi
Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tesori, extended a warm welcome to the COMEX…
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The Persistent Threat of Terrorism from Afghan Soil
Pakistan's counter-terrorism strategy has entered a new phase, combining intelligence-led operations, cross-border strikes, and stricter border controls. It contends that…
The India–Israel–Afghanistan Convergence and Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Challenge
Pakistan's terrorism challenge should no longer be viewed solely as an internal security problem or a collection of isolated militant…
Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Reception Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China
Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Reception Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of…
Cross-Border Terrorism and Pakistan’s Changing Response
Pakistan has shifted from strategic restraint to proactive deterrence against cross-border terrorism. This reflects growing frustration over militant sanctuaries in…
The Afghan Taliban and Pakistan: From Strategic Allies to Strategic Rivals
Pakistan's Role During the Afghan Jihad in the 1980s During the Soviet invasion and occupation of Afghanistan from December 1979…
The Islamabad Accord: A Turning Point in West Asia’s Geopolitical Order
Following the Switzerland Agreement on 22 June, an extremely interesting atmosphere emerged across international social media. The discussions initially centered…
China, Global South & International Order
China, the Global South, and the Battle for the Future of World Order  A profound structural transformation is reshaping…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…