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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 past the confines of a localized territorial dispute, standing today…

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Pakistan–Bangladesh Relations in Strategic Transition

With upcoming elections and shifting political cycles, Pakistan–Bangladesh relations are entering a delicate phase where timing, messaging,…

China’s National Day: A Celebration of Growth, Friendship, and Future Cooperation with Pakistan

On October 1st, China commemorates its National Day, a celebration of the remarkable journey it has traversed…

Gaza Peace Plan in Jeopardy

The plan was approved because it gave a roadmap for a future independent Palestinian State. It was…

The Re-election of Donald Trump and the Future of Russia-Ukraine War

The United States (U.S.) is set to carry out its general election on November 5, 2024 across…

PTI’s Another Flop Show

After two postponements, the rally of PTI was finally staged at Sanjani on 8 Sept. In anticipation…

Governor Sindh and CDS Welcomes COMEX and CDS to Karachi

Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tesori, extended a warm welcome to…

Omani Parliamentary delegation calls on NA Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah

  National Assembly SecretariatDirectorate General of Media Omani Parliamentary delegation…

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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Pak-Azerbaijan Relations: A Pathway to Mutual Prosperity

Pakistan is gearing up for a momentous diplomatic engagement as President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan prepares to…

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Indian War Threat 2025—A Regional Security Flashpoint

History has repetitively made known that when a state chooses aggression over stability, the costs extend far beyond its borders.…

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Operation Bunyan al-Marsus: Pakistan’s Thunderous Retaliation Begins!

In a thunderous show of might, valor, and unmatched precision, Pakistan’s Armed Forces have unleashed "Operation Bunyan al-Marsus" —an operation…

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Pakistan Celebrated 97th Anniversary of China’s PLA at GHQ, Pledged to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

The longstanding friendship of Pakistan and the People's Republic of China (PRC) dates back to 1951. It was during this…

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PTI’s Escalating Anti-State Trajectory

The party is once again mobilizing for a renewed phase of street agitation, despite the prevailing security and economic vulnerabilities…

Trump-Putin Meeting Soon: Global Shift as India and Ukraine Caught in Crossfire

The world is watching closely as President Donald Trump prepares to meet…

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Donald Trump’s Salvos

A lot is being written about Donald Trump, some for and some…

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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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War for Space: How History May Judge the US-Israel Doctrine in the Middle East

Nuzhat Nazar History is rarely kind to powers that confuse military superiority with moral authority. It is even less forgiving…

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China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus 2026: Response to the Region’s Growing Appetite for Stability Not Just Diplomacy

The China-Pakistan New Broad Consensus in 2026 is not just diplomacy; it is a survival pact born from war, economic…

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The New Great Game: Middle East Realignment & Pakistan A Strategic Pivot

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan Subjected to False Allegations Once again, an unsuccessful attempt has been made from the corridors of…

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Pakistan, China and the Search for an Off-Ramp in the Iran-US War

By: Nuzhat Nazar The Iran-US war has reached a dangerous but potentially decisive moment. After more than three months of…

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Beyond CPEC: How Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s China Visit Signals a New Strategic Era in Pakistan-China Relations

By Nuzhat Nazar Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China this week was officially framed as part of the celebrations…

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President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

On the morning of May 20, President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a…

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President Xi Jinping Meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

On the afternoon of May 25, President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall…

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President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir PutinJointly Attend and Address the Opening Ceremony of the China-RussiaYears of Education

On the afternoon of May 20, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly attended the opening ceremony of…

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Last-minute Hitches in Settlement of Gulf Crisis

  Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan's Rise to Fame Indigestible to the Spoilers Following his high profile meetings in Tehran, Field…

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