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Yemen and Ethiopia: The Emerging Red Sea–Horn of Africa Strategic Nexus

Asif Haroon Raja Highlights of the War in Yemen Operation Dawn of Yemen The Yemeni government forces and the Saudi-led coalition have liberated the world’s most important commercial maritime passage,…

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Salute to the Brave Hearts

The back of terrorism was successfully broken in 2015 by the brave hearts of Pak Army and…

US–Iran Fragile Pause: A Ceasefire on the Brink

Asif Haroon Raja The confrontation between the United States and Iran entered a critical phase in early…

The APS Attack a National Shock and Painful Memory

The Army Public School (APS) attack shook not only Pakistan but also the entire world. The tragedy…

Pakistan-Libya Defence Pact: A New Era of Strategic Brotherhood

The recent development between Pakistan and Libya over a possible US $4.6 billion defence memorandum of understanding…

Evolving History of PESS

The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) was founded under the presidency of Lt Gen retired Faiz Ali Chishti. After…

Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: From Shared Brotherhood to Conflict and Betrayal

Part Three   India's Military Adventure   Against the backdrop of its expanding strategic partnerships with the…

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Centre for Development and Stability Held Seminar on Kashmir's History…

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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…

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Syria’s Saga: Lessons for the Middle East and the World Beyond

The Syrian conflict, which began in 2011 as a popular uprising against the Assad regime, has evolved into one of…

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Pakistan–US Cooperation on Rare Earth and Critical Minerals: From Geological Potential to Geopolitical Partnership (2025)

Rare earth elements and other critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, antimony, and tungsten have become the building blocks of…

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Bangladesh in Crisis: Protests Over Civil Service Quotas Turn Deadly

Bangladesh faces a major political crisis as student protests erupt over a government quota system, reserving a significant portion of…

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Pakistan’s Strategic Turn in Kabul – A Roadmap Toward Regional Stability and Economic Integration

In an era of fractured alliances and volatile borders, Pakistan’s recent diplomatic outreach to Afghanistan marks a critical juncture. Deputy…

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Seminar Held in Rawalakot Honoring “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”

A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir” was organized under the auspices of the Centre for Development…

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DG ISPR Warns Kabul: Pakistan Will Defend Its People Against Cross-Border Terrorism

According to early reports, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) targeted multiple hideouts…

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The Role of AI in Modern Education in Pakistan: Benefits and Challenges

In today’s fast-changing world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a new…

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Yemen and Ethiopia: The Emerging Red Sea–Horn of Africa Strategic Nexus

Asif Haroon Raja Highlights of the War in Yemen Operation Dawn of Yemen The Yemeni government forces and the Saudi-led…

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From Coup to Open Conflict: How the US-Iran Rivalry Became a Middle East War

Nuzhat Nazar The conflict between the United States and Iran did not begin with nuclear centrifuges, ballistic missiles or Israeli…

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Yemen: The Makkah Accord Turns the Tables on the Houthis

Asif Haroon Raja A Strategic Turning Point at Bab Al-Mandab The strategic situation in Yemen appears to have entered a…

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May 9: The False-Flag Narrative, Questions Raised and Competing Narratives

Asif Haroon Raja Those who, on May 9, were calling upon people to “come out of their homes and reach…

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The UN Is Not Powerless — It Is Only as Powerful as States Allow It to Be

Nuzhat Nazar The United Nations occupies a peculiar place in the modern international system. Every time a major war breaks…

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Trump–Xi Summit: A Rivalry Too Big to Fail and Too Deep to End

The red carpet was rolled out. Military honours were on display. Donald Trump spoke warmly of Xi Jinping, and the…

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PTI’s Political Gambits and the Deteriorating Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has become increasingly intertwined with Pakistan’s wider political confrontation. The province is already…

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President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump

On the morning of September 24 local time, President Xi Jinping held talks with the U.S. President Donald J. Trump…

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Remarks at Arrival Ceremony at the White House

Honorable President Donald Trump and Mrs.Melania Trump,Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, I’m very glad to pay a state visit to…

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China and the United States Reach Eight Deliverables and Understandings

From September 23 to 25 local time, President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to the United States. During the…

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PTI’s Political Gambits and the Deteriorating Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Asif Haroon Raja The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has become increasingly intertwined with Pakistan’s wider political confrontation. The…

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PTI’S Political Gambits and the Deteriorating situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PTI’s Political Gambits and the Deteriorating Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Asif Haroon Raja The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)…

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Attacks and Counter-Strikes

Asif Haroon Raja Following the deadly vehicle-borne suicide attack on a mosque in the Old Police Lines area of Kohat…

CSCEC- 2026

In the global landscape of construction and investment, one name stands out—China State Construction Engineering Corporation, the world's largest construction…

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The World Seems to Have Become a Complicated Game

Something seems to have become seriously entangled in the prevailing geopolitical order. The United States (US) is Israel’s principal patron…