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Why Pakistan Must Prioritise Security Over Afghanistan's Internal Politics By Maimona Saleem Pakistan today faces a difficult policy dilemma. On one hand, many Afghan politicians, activists, journalists,…
Pakistan–Afghanistan relations have been shaped by a paradox. Despite Pakistan's consistent political, economic, and humanitarian support, historical…
Food security has officially transcended its traditional classification as a localized agricultural or humanitarian concern, evolving into…
Pakistan’s armed forces are fighting a three-front war brilliantly and have earned the admiration and respect of…
The Taiwan issue has become one of the most sensitive topics in world politics. It is not…
The Jammu and Kashmir region, under Indian control, has faced systemic political suppression along with excessive human…
India and Pakistan are archrivals. The former refuses to reconcile with Pakistan's existence and keeps hatching conspiracies…
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project under…
Press Release- Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Islamabad, Pakistan…
CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
There are a large number of authentic history books written by unbiased writers who have narrated the history of the…
By Nuzhat Nazar Satluj is not about the politics of Khalistan. It is about human rights, truth and accountability. By…
By Obaid Ur Rehman The recent joint military strikes by Israel and United Sates against Iran on 28 February 2026…
The plan was approved because it gave a roadmap for a future independent Palestinian State. It was announced with fanfare…
By Nuzhat Nazar Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China this week was officially framed as part of the celebrations…
The world is once again witnessing how economic decisions taken for political…
Writer : Zhang He As Beijing prepares to convene the annual“Two Sessions,”one…
Why Pakistan Must Prioritise Security Over Afghanistan's Internal Politics By Maimona Saleem Pakistan today faces a difficult…
The Gulf crisis has evolved beyond a dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme into a broader geopolitical struggle for regional and…
Balochistan’s unrest is no longer just a local grievance or separatist issue; it has evolved into a wider security and…
century-defining changes sweeping across the world July 16 marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness…
CDS Web Desk Pakistan’s government and military continue to reiterate their commitment to eradicating terrorism in Balochistan. However,…
The 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women marks an important shift in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's agenda, highlighting…
Why is Pakistan suddenly facing coordinated pressure from Japan, Singapore, and India? The answer lies in CPEC, the Strait of…
Part Six The article argues that Pakistan–Afghanistan relations have worsened because of cross-border terrorism, propaganda, and growing mistrust. It states…
The Taliban is not splintering because of foreign pressure or military defeat; it is splintering because ethnic monopoly over…
By Nuzhat Nazar Satluj is not about the politics of Khalistan. It is about human rights, truth and accountability. By…
Part Five After the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, Pakistan faces growing security challenges from hybrid warfare, cross-border terrorism, and regional geopolitical…
Pakistan effectively combined military action with diplomacy to counter cross-border terrorism, compel Afghanistan to engage on the TTP issue, and…
Pakistan's national security doctrine is evolving beyond traditional military defence to a broader, integrated approach that treats water security, terrorism,…
Part Three India's Military Adventure Against the backdrop of its expanding strategic partnerships with the United States and…
Pakistan's expectations of improved relations after the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021 were undermined by the continued presence…
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