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JAAC’s Constitutional Agenda: Implications for Pakistan, Azad Kashmir, and the Kashmir Cause

By Brig (R) Asif Haroon Raja   The Objectives of the  JAAC The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) sought to insert far-reaching legal and constitutional changes under the cover of…

Doha Attacked by Israel

While she reiterated that Trump considered the elimination of Hamas a legitimate goal, she also revealed that…

Pakistan’s Moment: When Mediation Becomes Power

By Nuzhat Nazar In Islamabad, this is not just a negotiation. It is a moment that captures…

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,…

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…

Evolving History of PESS

The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) was founded under the presidency of Lt Gen retired Faiz Ali Chishti. After…

Change in Bangladesh Perplexes India

Since the sudden regime change in Dhaka, the Indian political and military leaders, Indian media, academia and…

DG CDS Dr. Irfan Ashraf’s Address at Renmin University of China Closing Ceremony

Respected organizers of the CIPCC Programme, media colleagues from different…

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CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…

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

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

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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 of Mohmand District.…

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TTP – A Threat to Peace and Ties

On Friday, October 10, news surfaced indicating that a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader was killed in Kabul during airstrikes conducted…

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Life: A Divine Jigsaw Puzzle

Muslims and Christians both believe in the oneness of Almighty Allah and in the Day of Judgment. The former draw…

Doha Attacked by Israel

While she reiterated that Trump considered the elimination of Hamas a legitimate goal, she also revealed that Washington had been…

Pakistan’s Military Role in Economic Development

Pakistan’s journey towards economic stability and development has often seen the active involvement of its military, not just in national…

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Pakistan-China Military Ties: A Pillar of Regional Peace and Stability

In a time when global politics is facing extreme uncertainty, the recent…

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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized a seminar titled “China-Pakistan…

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JAAC’s Constitutional Agenda: Implications for Pakistan, Azad Kashmir, and the Kashmir Cause

By Brig (R) Asif Haroon Raja   The Objectives of the  JAAC The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) sought to…

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 target of hostile…

Internal Subversion: The Achilles Heel of National Security

Asif Haroon Raja History teaches a harsh but enduring lesson: no external enemy can achieve its objectives without assistance from…

Internal Betrayal and External Aggression

Asif Haroon Raja Role of Collaborators No external adversary can succeed without support from internal collaborators. This bitter truth has…

The Multiplicity of Crises Facing Pakistan

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Security Situation According to a recent report by The Economist, Pakistan is currently facing one of…

Collective Punishment or Legitimate Security Measures

What Israel is doing is a shut-up call to all peace promoters and diplomacy   This has absolutely become the…

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The Cost of Instability on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border

The cost of instability on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border is not abstract. It is measured in lives lost, stagnant economy, and…

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From Strasbourg to Beijing: The Business of Geopolitics

Nuzhat Nazar On a summer day in 1944, as Allied forces pushed deeper into Europe and Nazi Germany's defeat appeared…

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The Middle East on the Brink: Fragile Ceasefire Near Collapse Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan-Mediated Truce Under Severe Strain The fragile ceasefire brokered through Pakistan's mediation on 11 April now appears…

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Beyond the Battlefield: The Humanitarian and Geopolitical Dimensions of the Palestine Crisis

Strategic Fractures, Global Governance, and the Imperative for a Multi-Tiered Conflict Resolution Framework The ongoing crisis in Palestine has broken…

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From Strasbourg to Beijing: The Business of Geopolitics

Nuzhat Nazar On a summer day in 1944, as Allied forces pushed deeper into Europe and Nazi Germany's defeat appeared…

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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. During the two-decade-long…

Four Decades Later, Bangladesh Returns to the Presidency of the UN General Assembly

On June 2, 2026, Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, was elected as the President of the 81st session of the…

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The Unfinished Conflict: Iran, Israel, and the Struggle for Regional Dominance

Asif Haroon Raja The ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has rapidly transformed from a shadow war…

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Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue 2026 Reaffirmed Commitment to Strengthened Partnership

On June 1, 2026, Pakistan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to deepen and diversify their strategic partnership during…

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