Advancing Stability Through Developmental Research
Independent insights and policy recommendations for sustainable development
What’s Chinese leadership’s vision for China’s future industries?
Writer: Shen Shiwei, founder of the China Briefing newsletter The development of future industries will accelerate China's transformation to an intelligent economy and the country's evolution to high-quality growth, ushering…
Doha Attacked by Israel
While she reiterated that Trump considered the elimination of Hamas a legitimate goal, she also revealed that…
On Fourth Anniversary of Russian Aggression, EU and Team Europe Reaffirmed Solidarity with Ukraine
Date: February 11, 2026 Wednesday ISLAMABAD: The European Delegation, Team Europe, and the Embassy of Ukraine jointly…
Disgusting Behavior of Power Seekers
Pakistan is currently facing multiple crises, each more severe than the other. Some analysts affiliated with PTI…
Disinformation, Strategic Realities and the Imperative of National Unity
A motivated group of critics and habitual Pakistan-bashers is currently attempting to undermine the improving relationship between…
Understanding the Need for Stability in Pakistan
Identify the challenges that not currently affecting Pakistan. Indeed, there are some challenges that Pakistan is not…
Pakistan Rejects Afghan Conditions, Stresses Elimination of Terrorism as the Only Goal
Pakistan has made it clear that it will not accept any conditions set by Afghanistan, reaffirming that…
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…
Seminar on “Kashmir Accession Day” held in Rawalakot by Centre for Development and Stability
Under the auspices of the Centre for Development and Stability,…
Welcome Dinner in Honor of Mr. Amr Abdullah Baabood, CEO of COMEX, held on January 29, 2025 at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad, organized by Centre for Development and Stability (CDS)
The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized and hosted…
PRESS RELEASE
CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone…
Editor's Pick
Modi’s War of Words
After “Operation Sindoor” failed to deliver the victory India had hoped for, Modi chose to channel his frustration into a…
General Asim Munir Promoted to Field Marshal
One of the possible reasons to elevate General Asim Munir to the exalted rank of field Marshal and to extend…
Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025: Securing Growth, Stability, and Global Partnerships
As the world increasingly shifts toward sustainable industries, the demand for critical minerals—such as copper, lithium, cobalt, and rare earth…
Donald Trump’s Salvos
A lot is being written about Donald Trump, some for and some against him. Apart from his well-known impetuous behaviour,…
President Zardari’s Successful China Visit Reaffirms Pakistan-China Strategic Partnership
President Asif Ali Zardari has returned home after his important and successful visit to China, a visit that is being…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Assessing the Transformation of Vision into Reality with a Focus on Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project under China’s Belt…
The Duplicity of Rules-Based International Order
Stephan Walt, a leading American expert on International politics, once rightly remarked…
For you
What’s Chinese leadership’s vision for China’s future industries?
Writer: Shen Shiwei, founder of the China Briefing newsletter The development of future industries will accelerate China's transformation to an…
Key Insights from Premier Li Qiang’s 2026 Government Work Report
On March 5, 2026, Chinese Premier Li Qiang presented the annual Report on the Work of the Government at the…
How Islamabad Is Weighing the Israel–Iran Crisis and the Afghan Escalation
By Nuzhat Nazar Pakistan is once again navigating a complex strategic moment. On one side, tensions between Israel and Iran…
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…
Pakistan’s Internal Response to the US–Israel Strikes on Iran
By: Nuzhat Nazar The US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered a sharp and emotionally charged reaction across Pakistan,…
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…
Israel-Iran Conflict & Iranian Martial Law
Israel-Iran Conflict & Iranian Martial Law Updated Situation Report and Regional Implications(By: Nuzhat Nazar) What Has Happened So Far On…
Operation Ghazab Lil Haq – Update
Pakistan strikes Taliban Targets in Response to Afghan Aggression 27 February 2026 Pakistan’s armed forces have carried out effective airstrikes…
Two Fronts, One Strategy? Pakistan’s Growing Encirclement Concern
(By: Nuzhat Nazar) The recent escalation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border is being described in routine terms such as infiltration, retaliation…
Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Operation Ghazab Lil Haq After Taliban Border Attacks
Tensions have escalated sharply along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border following intense cross-border clashes, particularly in the Gursal sector of Mohmand District.…
Pakistan Policy Towards Afghanistan: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar
Conducted by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Date:22/2/2026 This document contains panel discussion hosted by Dr. Irfan Ashraf,…
Opinion: When India and Israel Redefine “Region,” Pakistan Must Pay Attention
(By Nuzhat Nazar) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel on 25 February, including an address to the Israeli…
Omani Majlis-e-Shura Delegation Paid a Visit to Pakistan Monument and Heritage Museum
Press Release- Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) Islamabad, Pakistan – February 06, 2026 A high-level delegation from the Majlis-e-Shura…
Strategic Realignments in West and South Asia, & Current US-Iran Standoff
By: Asif Haroon Raja The June Israel–Iran war marked a critical inflection point in regional geopolitics. What began as a…
Enough Is Enough
By: Asif Haroon Raja Pakistan’s present turmoil did not emerge overnight. It is the cumulative result of political engineering, flawed…