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America Declining Empire, China Rising Power, Pakistan Influential Middle Power
 Asif Haroon Raja I am quoting an apparently small incident which took place during the two-day summit between the two most powerful presidents of the World - Donald Trump…
Pakistan-UAE Relations in a Multipolar World: Balancing Between China, the US, and the Gulf
On 26th December 2025, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al…
The Killing of Yahya Sinwar: A Turning Point in Israel’s War on Hamas
Yahya Sinwar’s death, a controversial event, highlights Gaza's complex military landscape and conflicting reports on whether it…
Pakistan’s Internal Response to the US–Israel Strikes on Iran
By: Nuzhat Nazar The US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered a sharp and emotionally charged…
US–Taiwan Military Cooperation and Rising Tensions in the Strait
The United States Department of State has agreed to a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan. Comprising…
IIOJK State Assembly Elections 2024: History, Current Elections, and Future Prospects
The political scenario is deeply rooted in historical conflicts, particularly the long-standing dispute over Jammu and Kashmir,…
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 belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan…
Governor Sindh and CDS Welcomes COMEX and CDS to Karachi
Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tesori, extended a warm welcome to…
CDS & COMEX Partner to Showcase Pakistan’s IT at COMEX 2025
CDS and COMEX have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Omani Parliamentary delegation calls on NA Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah
 National Assembly SecretariatDirectorate General of Media Omani Parliamentary delegation…
Press Release | Center for Development and Stability Conducted Press Conference on Exposing Deception: Critical Analysis of India’s False Flag Operations
Emphasizing the critical importance of understanding India’s false flag operation…
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Pakistan Shattered India’s Hegemonic Ambitions
India not reconciled with the existence of Pakistan, maintained an enduring animosity since Partition. The unresolved Kashmir dispute became a…
No Leaders, No Lies: Nepal’s Gen-Z Revolution and the Birth of Real Democracy
Nepal’s Gen-Z revolution was more than just a protest. It was a political earthquake that shook the very foundation of…
The Delhi Blast: Fact, Blame, and the Truth
On November 10, 2025, a large explosion rocked the Red Fort area in Delhi, India's capital. Sadly, the blast killed…
Pakistan-China at 75: From strategic friendship to shared prosperity
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) As Pakistan and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations on May 21, 2026, the relationship stands…
Operation Azm-e-Istehkam—A Path to Secure Future
In order to counter the menace of TTP and BLA, the government of Pakistan has announced the operation Azm-e-Istehkam, a…
Unfurling of Protest Marches by PTI
Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) and the cult followers are feeling ecstatic over the…
Pakistan–Bangladesh Relations in Strategic Transition
With upcoming elections and shifting political cycles, Pakistan–Bangladesh relations are entering a…
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America Declining Empire, China Rising Power, Pakistan Influential Middle Power
 Asif Haroon Raja I am quoting an apparently small incident which took place during the two-day summit between the…
Hydro-Politics in South Asia—The Indus Waters Treaty, Arbitration Verdict and Regional Stability Concerns
A major reason for the lack of development, prosperity, and stability in the South Asian region is India’s arrogant behaviour.…
Pakistan’s Quest for Peace Amid Hostile Strategic Environment
Asif Haroon Raja Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan’s foreign policy has fundamentally rested upon the principles of peace, mutual…
The Moon is Yours.
Islamabad, May 19, 2026 (People's Daily) - The Moon is Yours, a 102-minute documentary directed by veteran filmmaker Vincent Zhou…
The US-Iran Crisis: Proposals and Counter-Proposals
 Asif Haroon Raja The Trump administration presented Iran with a fifteen-point framework for peace and normalization. Tehran’s response was…
Pakistan’s 2026 Foreign Policy Reset:
Recharting the Geopolitical Compass For much of the early 2020s, Pakistan’s foreign policy appeared paralyzed by a combination of domestic…
The Hormuz Dilemma:
Middle Eastern Instability and the Vulnerability of Pakistan’s Economic Recovery The maritime corridors of the Persian Gulf have once again…
Pakistan and China Celebrate 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations— A Relationship Shaped by Trust, Solidarity, and Shared Progress
People’s Republic of China and Islamic Republic of Pakistan proudly commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. It marks a…
From Strategic Opening to Strategic Management: How Trump’s Beijing Visit Reflects a Changed World Order
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) Donald Trump’s latest visit to Beijing was important not because it transformed US-China relations, but because it…
Decoding Trump’s 2026 Beijing Visit—Strategic Stability or Renewed Engagement
United States President Donald Trump’s state visit and meeting with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, from 13–15 May 2026,…
Pakistan-China at 75: From strategic friendship to shared prosperity
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) As Pakistan and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations on May 21, 2026, the relationship stands…
Pakistan’s IMF Review: A Window to Move from Crisis Management to Economic Statecraft
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) Pakistan’s latest IMF review should be read less as a routine financing update and more as a…
Deeper than Perception: What President Trump’s China Visit Means for Global Power Dynamics
President Trump’s 2026 visit to China is not just symbolic diplomacy, it reflects an effort by the U.S. and China…
Terror, Proxy Warfare, and Pakistan’s Strategic Response
Asif Haroon Raja In the last few days, several deadly terrorist attacks have rocked Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in Bannu and…
From Epic Fury to Strategic Exhaustion: Reshaping Global Power Equations
By Asif Haroon Raja The burning question dominating strategic discourse is whether President Donald Trump will sign and finalise a…