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Historical Background – Unravelling of Democratic Culture in India

Asif Haroon Raja Partition and Divergent Beginnings (1947–1950s) The article argues that although India developed a strong democratic image after independence, deep social inequalities, communal tensions, and the rise of…

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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…

Israel-Iran War: Who Gained the Upper Hand?

War is never truly a victory for anyone. No matter who claims to be victorious, it always…

Call for Civil Disobedience

After the failure of the last call, the last card of a countrywide civil disobedience call from…

India’s Nuclear Black Market: A Threat to All

India's journey as a nuclear power has always been unique, operating largely outside the global non-proliferation framework.…

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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…

US–Iran De-escalation Formula: Breakthrough or Tactical Pause?

By Asif Haroon Raja The Fallacy of Binary OutcomesSome analysts are advancing the theory that the US–Iran…

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

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized a one-day…

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

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

Omani Delegation from the Majlis e Shura of the Sultanate of Oman Visited Murree Hill Station

PRESS RELEASE Islamabad, Pakistan – February 7, 2026 A high-level…

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A Rejoinder to the Doomsayers

Social media platforms are rife with negativity about Pakistan, its government, and the army. Critics claim that after Imran Khan’s…

Abhorrent Role of Dr Mahrang Baloch

Mahrang Langho, daughter of the notorious Balochistan Liberation Army ( BLA) leader Langho, takes three trips to Europe in a…

China’s Firm Stand on Taiwan: Japan’s Reckless Words Threaten Asia’s Peace

In recent weeks, a serious diplomatic conflict has erupted between the People’s Republic of China and Japan. The tension began…

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Wave of Conflicts and Grief Beyond the reach of Words and Remedy

Across the world, we are witnessing a wave of conflicts in some places, tensions are emerging; in others, they are…

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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…

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Collective Punishment or Legitimate Security Measures

What Israel is doing is a shut-up call to all peace promoters…

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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…

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Historical Background – Unravelling of Democratic Culture in India

Asif Haroon Raja Partition and Divergent Beginnings (1947–1950s) The article argues that although India developed a strong democratic image after…

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Pakistan–Kuwait Relations: Converting Strategic Trust into Economic Opportunity

The true value of a defence agreement is not measured by military cooperation alone, but by the opportunities it creates…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict has become a major geopolitical crisis with serious implications for regional and global security. Although the…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict has eroded trust in existing regional security arrangements, particularly confidence in the United States as a…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict is deepening political, military, and diplomatic divisions both within the Middle East and among major global…

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Data Is the New Treasure. Data Centres Are the Vaults.

Data has become one of the world's most valuable strategic assets, and the countries that can store, process and secure…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The article argues that the collapse of the U.S.–Iran agreement has reignited tensions in the Gulf, with the Strait of…

Foreign Profit Repatriation Signals Renewed Investor Confidence in Pakistan

Foreign profit repatriation should be viewed as a positive indicator of Pakistan’s improving investment climate rather than a sign of…

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The Cockroach Janta Party’s Protest and BJP’s Reality  

  By Maimona Saleem   The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a political movement that emerged after Indian Chief Justice…

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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…

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Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?

Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?   Talha Arif Artificial Intelligence (AI) is actively changing the…

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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…

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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…

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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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Press Release

Centre for Development and Stability Held Seminar on Kashmir's History and Accession with Pakistan Kashmir House — The Centre for…

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