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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…

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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…

Trump’s Bold Gamble in the Middle East: Economic Power Plays and Diplomatic Realignment

The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump’s recent high-profile tour of the Middle East…

Beyond CPEC: Pakistan’s Pivot to B2B Economic Diplomacy in China

The Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, together with its consulates in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, is…

UN at 80: China and Global Youth Lead Call for Collective Action

The UN at 80 Campaign with China and the “One World: Shared Future” Global Youth Visual Exhibition…

Cross-Border Terrorism at Tajikistan- Afghanistan Border and China’s Emerging Security Dilemma

Terrorist and extremist attacks are increasingly becoming a serious threat to sustainable peace and regional security. Recent…

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Reforming the Education System of Pakistan: Challenges, Solutions, and the Road to Vision 2026

Education is the foundation of any nation’s progress. It builds minds, shapes societies, and determines the future of generations. Unfortunately,…

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Deteriorating Pakistan- Afghanistan Relations

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

India’s Warmongering

Peace in South Asia has been repeatedly undermined by India’s belligerence and expansionist mindset. The core of the Indo-Pakistan rivalry…

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A Continuum of Empire Clash—The Middle East

The Middle East remains a theater of imperial clashes, where the echoes of history reverberate in contemporary geopolitics. Throughout our…

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Why Tech Innovation Is Central to China’s 15th Five-Year Plan

Writer : Zhang He As Beijing prepares to convene the annual“Two Sessions,”one document stands at the center of national and…

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Celebrating 77 Years of Independence: Pakistan’s Unyielding Journey to Greatness

Every 14 August, Pakistanis celebrate Independence Day, honoring 1947's sovereignty, reflecting on…

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Between Dreams and Delivery: The Real Test of Pakistan’s AI Policy 2025

Pakistan’s National AI Policy 2025 comes across as a bold statement of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…