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China Culture Centre, DoAM Hold Cake-Cutting Ceremony to Mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day
ISLAMABAD: The Department of Archaeology and Museums (DoAM), Islamabad, in collaboration with the China Culture Centre, organized a special cake-cutting ceremony to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, celebrating the spirit…
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,…
War at an Impasse: Escalation, Strategic Fatigue, and the Narrow Path to Peace
Washington’s early assumptions of a swift and decisive victory—through air dominance, shock-and-awe tactics, and the triggering of…
Chabahar, Gwadar and the Iran–India–Pakistan Triangle
Asif Haroon Raja It is well known that Iran and India have longstanding defence and strategic agreements.…
Pakistan’s Remittances: A Key Economic Driver with Untapped Potential
Remittances have always been a vital source of foreign exchange for Pakistan, contributing significantly to the country’s…
Pakistan-India Tensions 2025: When Pakistan Stood Tall Against Aggression
Pakistan-India Tensions 2025: When Pakistan Stood Tall Against Aggression
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…
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CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…
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…
Let’s Explore Kashmir Campaign
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized 3 days…
Pakistan Policy Towards Afghanistan: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar
Conducted by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Date:22/2/2026…
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UAE and Pakistan Unite for Sustainable Growth: Highlights from UAE President’s Visit to Pakistan
The recent visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Pakistan marks a significant milestone in the…
Reforming the Education System of Pakistan: Challenges, Solutions, and the Road to Vision 2026
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From Doha to Istanbul: Can Dialogue End Decades of Turmoil Between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
The second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, convening in Istanbul this weekend, marks a pivotal moment in a…
The Iran-US-Israel Conflict and Its Regional Consequences
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Afghanistan Passing Through Testing Times
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Evolving Scenario of Iran- US War
Asif Haroon Raja Key Features of the Proposed 14-Point Agreement of Iran:…
Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security
The renewed Gulf conflict has become a major geopolitical crisis with serious…
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China Culture Centre, DoAM Hold Cake-Cutting Ceremony to Mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day
ISLAMABAD: The Department of Archaeology and Museums (DoAM), Islamabad, in collaboration with the China Culture Centre, organized a special cake-cutting…
Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Seminar on Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building
Your Excellency Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Your Excellency First Class Inspector Mr. Liu Daxiu, Professor Mr.…
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On July 1st, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law of the People’s Republic of China officially came into effect.…
Afghanistan Passing Through Testing Times
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Afghanistan Passing Through Testing Times
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Part Three By Asif Haroon Raja The Real Problem The central argument of this series is that the principal challenge…
Beyond the Ceasefire: How the Renewed US–Iran Conflict Could Reshape the Middle East and Global Security
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The Crisis of International Order: Are Global Institutions Losing Their Capacity to Manage Great Power Competition?
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From Dependence to Deterrence: NATO’s Strategic Transformation in an Era of Great Power Competition
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