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Why Pakistan Must Prioritise Security Over Afghanistan’s Internal Politics

  Why Pakistan Must Prioritise Security Over Afghanistan's Internal Politics   By Maimona Saleem   Pakistan today faces a difficult policy dilemma. On one hand, many Afghan politicians, activists, journalists,…

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Pahalgam Attack: Propaganda Reloaded

Deception and betrayal have long been a part of global politics, but some states adopt them so…

Another Great Game in the Offing

The story of Jack Russell in circulation is horrific and yet closer to the truth. In 1948,…

Role of Hypocrites and Anti-Pakistan Elements

Notwithstanding the role of Pakistan's traditional foreign adversaries, (India, USA and Israel), which are chiefly responsible for…

Opinion: Power Transitions and Strategic Overreach (Reading the Current Moment)

By: Nuzhat Nazar History rarely repeats itself in exact form, but it often follows recognizable patterns. The…

Strengthening Strategic Ties: Pakistan’s Diplomatic Engagement with Turkiye and Azerbaijan

Recently, government of Pakistan took diplomacy into its high gear. In the aftermath of Pakistan’s tense standoff…

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…

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

A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”…

Disinformation: The Undermining Force Within—Revealing its Structural Threats to Society and National Security

ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized seminar…

Seminar on “Kashmir Accession Day” held in Rawalakot by Centre for Development and Stability

Under the auspices of the Centre for Development and Stability,…

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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…

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The Suspension of US Aid to Pakistan: Implications and Impact

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has paused new funding for programs in Pakistan following an executive order…

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Practical Manifestations of Pak – Saudi Pact

For the information of the critics' of the Pakistan- Saudi Arabia Strategic Defence Pact, writing copiously that the project is…

America Can Fight This War. Can It Sustain It?

By: Nuzhat Nazar The question is not whether the United States can fight a war with Iran. It clearly can.…

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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, cloud computing, and…

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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 head of Balochistan…

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The Multiplicity of Crises Facing Pakistan

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Security Situation According to a recent report by…

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Satluj: The Uncounted Dead of India’s Punjab

By Nuzhat Nazar Satluj is not about the politics of Khalistan. It…

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Why Pakistan Must Prioritise Security Over Afghanistan’s Internal Politics

  Why Pakistan Must Prioritise Security Over Afghanistan's Internal Politics   By Maimona Saleem   Pakistan today faces a difficult…

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Building Inferno in the Middle East: The Escalating Persian Gulf Crisis and Its Global Implications

The Gulf crisis has evolved beyond a dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme into a broader geopolitical struggle for regional and…

Inside Balochistan’s Long War

Balochistan’s unrest is no longer just a local grievance or separatist issue; it has evolved into a wider security and…

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China-Russia Cooperation as a vital constant amid

century-defining changes sweeping across the world July 16 marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness…

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Balochistan’s Security Paradox

  CDS Web Desk   Pakistan’s government and military continue to reiterate their commitment to eradicating terrorism in Balochistan. However,…

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Islamabad and the OIC’s New Conversation on Women’s Development

  The 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women marks an important shift in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's agenda, highlighting…

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CPEC: The Strategic Escape Route Great Powers Cannot Ignore

Why is Pakistan suddenly facing coordinated pressure from Japan, Singapore, and India? The answer lies in CPEC, the Strait of…

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

Part Six The article argues that Pakistan–Afghanistan relations have worsened because of cross-border terrorism, propaganda, and growing mistrust. It states…

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Afghanistan’s Real War Is Now Inside the Taliban

  The Taliban is not splintering because of foreign pressure or military defeat; it is splintering because ethnic monopoly over…

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Satluj: The Uncounted Dead of India’s Punjab

By Nuzhat Nazar Satluj is not about the politics of Khalistan. It is about human rights, truth and accountability. By…

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

Part Five After the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, Pakistan faces growing security challenges from hybrid warfare, cross-border terrorism, and regional geopolitical…

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

Pakistan effectively combined military action with diplomacy to counter cross-border terrorism, compel Afghanistan to engage on the TTP issue, and…

From Water Security to Hybrid Warfare: Pakistan’s Evolving National Security Doctrine

Pakistan's national security doctrine is evolving beyond traditional military defence to a broader, integrated approach that treats water security, terrorism,…

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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 United States and…

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

Pakistan's expectations of improved relations after the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021 were undermined by the continued presence…

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