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The Cockroach Janta Party’s Protest and BJP’s Reality Â
 By Maimona Saleem  The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a political movement that emerged after Indian Chief Justice Surya Kant sarcastically called the country's unemployed youth "cockroaches". The…
Strategic Neutrality in Action: Pakistan’s Emerging Role in Middle Eastern Peace Diplomacy
Pakistan’s recent Foreign Office active engagement is not routine diplomacy. It represents a calculated middle-power strategy to…
Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Operation Ghazab Lil Haq After Taliban Border Attacks
Tensions have escalated sharply along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border following intense cross-border clashes, particularly in the Gursal sector…
UAE-Pakistan Ties Take Flight toward a Brighter Future
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan on 2 July 2025 Organized by CDS
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
India’s New Air Defence Systems: Impact on Pakistan and Regional Stability
India's latest move to bolster its defense capability by inducting three fully indigenous, next-generation air defense systems…
Alarm Bells Rung by Dual-Faced Pseudo-Intellectuals and Defence Analysts
Asif Haroon Raja Was there ever a period in Pakistan's history when the country was not the…
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…
Seminar on “Kashmir Accession Day” held in Rawalakot by Centre for Development and Stability
Under the auspices of the Centre for Development and Stability,…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Assessing the Transformation of Vision into Reality with a Focus on Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The seminar was held at Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University…
CDS & COMEX Partner to Showcase Pakistan’s IT at COMEX 2025
CDS and COMEX have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
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Pakistan’s New E-Visa Policy: A Gateway to Enhanced Economic and Diplomatic Engagement
Starting today, Pakistan has officially launched its new e-visa policy, a strategic initiative aimed at modernizing the visa application process…
Reforming the Education System of Pakistan: Challenges, Solutions, and the Road to Vision 2026
Education is the foundation of any nation’s progress. It builds minds, shapes societies, and determines the future of generations. Unfortunately,…
Serious Rifts within PTI
After 10 April 2022, the leaders, activists, workers and supporters of PTI egged on by Imran Khan became rowdy and…
How Pakistan Drew on the SCO Summit to Push Its Agenda with China, India, Iran, and Russia
For Pakistan, the SCO is more than just a regional gathering. It is one of the few international platforms where…
India’s Proclivity for False Flag Operations and War Mongering
India’s notorious intelligence agency RAW has mastered the art of spy warfare and has earned an ill-repute of interfering in…
India’s New Air Defence Systems: Impact on Pakistan and Regional Stability
India's latest move to bolster its defense capability by inducting three fully…
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The Cockroach Janta Party’s Protest and BJP’s Reality Â
 By Maimona Saleem  The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a political movement that emerged after Indian Chief Justice…
Realism in Action: Why China and Russia Are Keeping Their Distance from the US–Iran Conflict
Realism in Action: Why China and Russia Are Keeping Their Distance from the US–Iran Conflict Hamza Rahim Among the many…
Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?
Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader? Â Talha Arif Artificial Intelligence (AI) is actively changing the…
Silent War Beneath the Seas: Why the Race to Build Submarines Is Heating Up
underwater warfare and the global race to develop advanced submarine capabilities are becoming central to modern military competition. It emphasizes…
Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges
Pakistan faces an increasingly complex security environment shaped by proxy warfare, regional instability, and great-power competition. It emphasizes that Pakistan’s…
The New Face of Terrorism Is Not an Accident
 The growing visibility of women in terrorist organisations is not evidence of empowerment or social change, but a deliberate…
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Centre for Development and Stability Held Seminar on Kashmir's History and Accession with Pakistan Kashmir House — The Centre for…
Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges
Pakistan’s perspective on regional security, arguing that the country faces a sustained campaign of proxy and hybrid warfare driven primarily…
Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges
Pakistan’s current security challenges are the result of long-term proxy warfare, regional power rivalry, and geopolitical competition. It claims that…
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…
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…
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…
Balochistan’s Security Paradox
 CDS Web Desk  Pakistan’s government and military continue to reiterate their commitment to eradicating terrorism in Balochistan. However,…
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…