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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 increasingly inevitable, some of Germany's most powerful industrialists gathered in…

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Remembering August 5th: A Dark Chapter in Kashmir’s History

On August 5, 2019, India revoked Article 370 effectively ending the special autonomous status granted to Jammu…

Reflections on the War Against Iran and Pakistan’s Diplomatic Coup

By Asif Haroon Raja After the 12-day war in June, in which the United States and Israel…

Departure of Sardar Akhtar Mengal

Sardar Akhtar Mengal hailing from Wadh, district Khuzdar, Balochistan, is one of the Baloch nationalist leaders and…

Gaza-Israel War and Its Consequences

The ongoing Gaza-Hamas conflict, which erupted on October 7, 2023, has caused unparalleled devastation in Gaza, leaving…

Utilizing Nuclear Energy as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels for Sustainable Development

Energy is a vital component of the economy and is essential for nearly all human activities. In…

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…

Pakistan Policy Towards Afghanistan: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar

Conducted by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Date:22/2/2026…

Seminar Held in Rawalakot Honoring “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”

A seminar titled “The Iron Lady of Jammu & Kashmir”…

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Dr. Irfan Ashraf Honored with Outstanding Participant Award at CIPCC 2025

Pictures from the ceremony are attached, offering a few glimpses of Dr. Irfan Ashraf’s tour across China.

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India’s Unease Over the Saudi–Pakistan Defence Alliance

When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embraced Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh last week, it was more than diplomacy;…

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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 television talk show,…

Israel-Iran Conflict & Iranian Martial Law

Updated Situation Report and Regional Implications(By: Nuzhat Nazar) What Has Happened So Far On 28 February 2026, Israel Katz announced…

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India’s Struggles After a Humiliating Setback

The Indian narratives are struggling to reconcile with the sudden and decisive…

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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)…

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The Cost of Instability on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border

The cost of instability on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border is not abstract. It is measured in lives lost, stagnant economy, and…

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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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The Middle East on the Brink: Fragile Ceasefire Near Collapse Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan-Mediated Truce Under Severe Strain The fragile ceasefire brokered through Pakistan's mediation on 11 April now appears…

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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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