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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…
Economic Turmoil in Bangladesh
The World Bank has revised Bangladesh's GDP growth forecast downward to 5.7% for the fiscal year 2024-25,…
The US-Israel War Against Iran: Its Consequences
Asif Haroon Raja US and Iran Reach Agreement On roughly 40 occasions since March, President Donald Trump…
Pakistan’s 2026 Foreign Policy Reset:
Recharting the Geopolitical Compass For much of the early 2020s, Pakistan’s foreign policy appeared paralyzed by a…
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…
For the Naysayers
Amidst the happy tidings, and seeing Pakistan stemming its downslide and climbing upwards, there are quite a…
China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus 2026: Response to the Region’s Growing Appetite for Stability Not Just Diplomacy
The China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus in 2026 is not just diplomacy; it is a survival pact born…
Welcome Dinner in Honor of Mr. Amr Abdullah Baabood, CEO of COMEX, held on January 29, 2025 at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad, organized by Centre for Development and Stability (CDS)
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
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…
Let’s Explore Kashmir Campaign
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized 3 days…
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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From Empire to Reunification: Beijing’s Taiwan Stance Shapes the One-China Vision
Historical records indicate that Taiwan’s incorporation into the Chinese imperial fold dates back to the 17th century. In May 1684,…
Pakistan Amid Israel-Iran War
The war that started with Israel attacks on Iran has become a matter of great worry not only for this…
China-Pakistan Five-Point Initiative
China-Pakistan Five-Point Initiative, a diplomatic framework for restoring peace in the Gulf and the Middle East Amid escalating tensions in…
Fast Changing Situation in Bangladesh
Things are happening at quick space from the time of the students protests in Bangladesh in July 2024, which within…
Inside the Ankara Aerospace Attack: Unfolding Events, Motives, and Deeper Context
On October 23, 2024, two armed assailants attacked Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) in Ankara, killing five and injuring 22, heightening…
Drama of Missing Persons
After the Jaffar Express train saga from 11 to 13 March 2025,…
Come From Any Direction, Test Us: DG ISPR’s Clear Stand Against Terrorism and Foreign Interference
In a strongly-worded and assertive press conference, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations…
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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…