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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…

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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…

Pakistan Amid Israel-Iran War

The war that started with Israel attacks on Iran has become a matter of great worry not…

Resilient Peace: Civil Society’s Response to the Attack on the Chinese Convoy in Karachi

Yesterday, on October 8, 2024, a devastating attack on a Chinese convoy near Karachi's airport shook the…

New Provinces in Pakistan: A Path toward Better Governance or a Risk of Division?

With a fast-growing population of more than 240 million and a large geographic spread, it is becoming…

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…

Economic Turmoil in Bangladesh

The World Bank has revised Bangladesh's GDP growth forecast downward to 5.7% for the fiscal year 2024-25,…

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Los Angeles Wildfires: A Tragic Reminder of Climate Vulnerabilities and Urgent Action

The city of Los Angeles is reeling under one of the most devastating wildfires in its history, leaving behind a…

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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…

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…

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Drama of Missing Persons

After the Jaffar Express train saga from 11 to 13 March 2025, in which the security forces succeeded in rescuing…

A  Shift in Tunes

The concept of terrorism in South Asia was first injected by India…

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Last-minute Hitches in Settlement of Gulf Crisis

  Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Rise to Fame Indigestible to the Spoilers…

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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…

15 Min Read

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…