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A Response to Scepticism Over the Makkah Accord

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state with highly trained, battle-hardened and combat-experienced armed forces. For the past 25 years, they have fought and defeated a wide range of…

The Crisis of International Order: Are Global Institutions Losing Their Capacity to Manage Great Power Competition?

Rimsha saleem Security Council paralysis and bloc politics reveal a collapsing global order, leaving middle powers vulnerable.…

Deteriorating Pakistan- Afghanistan Relations

Unfortunately, Afghanistan has never been friendly to Pakistan from day one. The only time it was friendly…

Effects of Cultism and A Way-out

Visiting websites such as Veterans Own, Veterans Affairs, and Stand Up for Pakistan is little different from tuning into an Indian…

A Historical Perspective of the Indian Subcontinent

There are a large number of authentic history books written by unbiased writers who have narrated the…

When Weather Turned Deadly: WMO’s Alarming 2024 Climate Report

The year 2024 will be remembered as a turning point in the climate crisis a year when…

No Leaders, No Lies: Nepal’s Gen-Z Revolution and the Birth of Real Democracy

Nepal’s Gen-Z revolution was more than just a protest. It was a political earthquake that shook the…

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

  National Assembly SecretariatDirectorate General of Media Omani Parliamentary delegation…

Omani Delegation from the Majlis e Shura of the Sultanate of Oman Visited Murree Hill Station

PRESS RELEASE Islamabad, Pakistan – February 7, 2026 A high-level…

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Afghan-Backed Militancy: Pakistan’s Patience Wears Thin After Peshawar Bombing

Today's suicide attack in Peshawar on November 24, 2025, once again exposes a harsh truth Pakistan has long been warning…

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Pakistan and Afghanistan Ceasefire in Doha Sparks New Hope for Lasting Regional Peace

Political figures and several nations on Sunday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, signed after important talks in…

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The Great Tech Decoupling

The End of Hyper-Globalization? Digital Trade Wars and the Fragmentation of the Global EconomyThe era of hyper-globalization, characterized by seamlessly…

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Pakistan-China at 75: From strategic friendship to shared prosperity

(By: Nuzhat Nazar) As Pakistan and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations on May 21, 2026, the relationship stands…

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Evolving Scenario of Iran- US War

Asif Haroon Raja Key Features of the Proposed 14-Point Agreement of Iran:…

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The Significance of Trilateral Cooperation in Changing Security Dynamics

The year 2025 is being considered the year of active diplomacy. Since…

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A Response to Scepticism Over the Makkah Accord

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state with highly trained, battle-hardened and combat-experienced armed forces. For the past 25…

From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATO:Double Standards and Two Laws

Part Four Asif Haroon Raja The Gulf States Reconsider Their Security Architecture The Israeli strike on Doha in September 2025…

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From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATODouble Standards and Two Laws

Part Three Asif Haroon Raja An Appraisal of the Eight Decade Era The cumulative record of American military interventions has…

From a Divided Muslim World to an Islamic NATO Double Standards and Two Laws

Part One Asif Haroon Raja From the Ottoman Collapse to a Fragmented Muslim World After the fall of the Ottoman…

Forging a Solid Foundation of Unity under the Rule of Law Embracing a Brighter Future Through Cooperation

On July 1st, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law of the People’s Republic of China officially came into effect.…

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Afghanistan Passing Through Testing Times

Concluding Part Three Asif Haroon Raja Strategic Assessment and Future Outlook Pakistan's Strategic Concerns Pakistan has consistently maintained that a…

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Afghanistan Passing Through Testing Times

Part Two Asif Haroon Raja The Emerging Challenge to Taliban Rule The security and political landscape in Afghanistan is entering…

The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement: Towards a New Regional Security Architecture?

Nuzhat Nazar IntroductionThe signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye on 7 August 2026…

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Strategic PaperAfghanistan Passing Through Testing Times

Part One Asif Haroon Raja Strategic Importance of Badakhshan, Zebak and the Wakhan Corridor Badakhshan has emerged as one of…

Policy Paper- Sardari System in Balochistan – The Root Cause of the Balochistan Conundrum

Part Three By Asif Haroon Raja The Real Problem The central argument of this series is that the principal challenge…

Beyond the Ceasefire: How the Renewed US–Iran Conflict Could Reshape the Middle East and Global Security

Rimsha saleem The collapse of the US–Iran ceasefire threatens global energy markets, shifts geopolitical alliances, and forces regional powers to…

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The Crisis of International Order: Are Global Institutions Losing Their Capacity to Manage Great Power Competition?

Rimsha saleem Security Council paralysis and bloc politics reveal a collapsing global order, leaving middle powers vulnerable. The contemporary international…

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From Dependence to Deterrence: NATO’s Strategic Transformation in an Era of Great Power Competition

Rimshsa saleem NATO's Ankara Summit marks Europe's shift toward strategic autonomy and self-reliant defense as American guarantees recedes. The NATO…

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The New Geoeconomics: How Conflict and Strategic Competition Are Reshaping Global Trade

Rimshas saleem Geoeconomic rivalry and supply chain fragmentation are replacing hyper-globalization with national security-driven trade. The international economic architecture is…

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  Policy PaperSardari System in Balochistan – The Root Cause of the Balochistan Conundrum

Part Two Asif Haroon Raja The Baloch Sardars Balochistan constitutes about 44 percent of Pakistan's landmass, yet it remains the…