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The Gulf crisis has evolved beyond a dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme into a broader geopolitical struggle for regional and maritime dominance, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz. It emphasizes…
Starting today, Pakistan has officially launched its new e-visa policy, a strategic initiative aimed at modernizing the…
India's journey as a nuclear power has always been unique, operating largely outside the global non-proliferation framework.…
On August 5, 2019, India revoked Article 370 effectively ending the special autonomous status granted to Jammu…
Asif Haroon Raja It is well known that Iran and India have longstanding defence and strategic agreements.…
The genocidal war in Gaza has been raging since Oct 7, 2023 and has claimed the lives…
India remains the only country in South Asia that persistently interferes in the internal affairs of its…
Remarks by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Reception Celebrating the…
PRESS RELEASE Islamabad, Pakistan – February 7, 2026 A high-level…
Respected organizers of the CIPCC Programme, media colleagues from different…
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
By: Nuzhat Nazar History rarely repeats itself in exact form, but it often follows recognizable patterns. The evolution of great…
Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan-Mediated Truce Under Severe Strain The fragile ceasefire brokered through Pakistan's mediation on 11 April now appears…
Pakistan has once again publicly aligned itself with China on issues related to Beijing’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, reaffirming its…
The recent high-level official meetings between Pakistan and China reflect a new trajectory in the strategic partnership. To contribute to…
The extension of the US–Iran ceasefire has brought relief but not clarity. While the official narrative from Washington presents the…
The story of Jack Russell in circulation is horrific and yet closer…
India’s notorious intelligence agency RAW has mastered the art of spy warfare…
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…
Pakistan–Afghanistan relations have been shaped by a paradox. Despite Pakistan's consistent political, economic, and humanitarian support, historical disputes, the Durand…
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