Advancing Stability Through Developmental Research

Independent insights and policy recommendations for sustainable development

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…

15 Min Read

What Changed in Beijing: Pakistan, China, and a New Phase of Trust

When Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on January 4 to…

Short History of Sultan Said bin Taimur of Muscat & Oman

Memories of my Father - Col Muhammad Sakhi Raja, S Bt

Maximum pressure, managed Restraint: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Meaning of Renewed Talks

Maximum Pressure, Managed Restraint: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Meaning of Renewed Talks By: Nuzhat NazarThe…

Is China Reevaluating Its Relationship with Pakistan? The Path Forward After PM’s Visit

In recent years, the partnership between China and Pakistan has come under increasing scrutiny amidst shifting global…

Victory of Trump & Implications for Pakistan

After the grilling and volatile campaign involving the heaviest funding and neck-to-neck contest, which was never seen…

Never Forget, Never Forgive: Honoring APS Martyrs and Pakistan’s Resilience

December 16, 2014, will forever be remembered as one of the darkest days in Pakistan’s history. On…

DG CDS Dr. Irfan Ashraf’s Address at Renmin University of China Closing Ceremony

Respected organizers of the CIPCC Programme, media colleagues from different…

Let’s Explore Kashmir Campaign

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized 3 days…

Editor's Pick

Warlike Situation in Iran and Unrest in Balochistan

On 31 January 2026, Indian-sponsored terrorists operating under Fitna al-Hindustan launched coordinated attacks across multiple locations in Balochistan, including Quetta, Mastung, Nushki,…

10 Min Read

Change in Bangladesh Perplexes India

Since the sudden regime change in Dhaka, the Indian political and military leaders, Indian media, academia and RAW are in…

Pakistan’s Enduring Battle Against Terrorism

The amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 will remain in force for three years. A similar provision, introduced after the…

Pakistan’s Credit Rating Upgraded: A Sign of Stabilization and Global Confidence

After months of economic uncertainty and cautious optimism, Pakistan has received a much-needed boost on the global financial stage. International…

5 Min Read

CDS & COMEX Partner to Showcase Pakistan’s IT at COMEX 2025

CDS and COMEX have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the head office of COMEX in Muscat, Oman, to…

2 Min Read
Pakistan’s Rising Stature And PTI in Inextricable Quagmire

Pakistan emerged stronger, more confident, and strategically resilient, while its armed forces,…

10 Min Read
Cataclysmic Changes

Seismic shifts in global and regional dynamics are taking place in the…

8 Min Read

For you

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…

11 Min Read

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…

16 Min Read

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…

5 Min Read

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…

16 Min Read

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…

5 Min Read

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…

7 Min Read

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…

6 Min Read

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…

8 Min Read

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…

4 Min Read

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…

11 Min Read

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,…

8 Min Read

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…