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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict has become a major geopolitical crisis with serious implications for regional and global security. Although the intensity of direct fighting has eased, the risk of escalation…

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From Tradition to Transformation: Women’s Rights and the Asian Female Revolution

Women's rights have made significant strides over the past century. From suffrage to workforce participation, education, and…

A Legacy of Loyalty: Celebrating 74 Glorious Years of Pakistan-China Unity

On May 21, 1951, Pakistan etched its name in diplomatic history by becoming one of the first…

Behind the Silence: The Collapse of Sudan

Sudan's Forgotten Catastrophe: What the World's Largest Humanitarian Crisis Reveals About the Failure of Global Governance  …

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…

Operation Bunyan al-Marsus: Pakistan’s Thunderous Retaliation Begins!

In a thunderous show of might, valor, and unmatched precision, Pakistan’s Armed Forces have unleashed "Operation Bunyan…

US–Iran Fragile Pause: A Ceasefire on the Brink

Asif Haroon Raja The confrontation between the United States and Iran entered a critical phase in early…

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Life: A Divine Jigsaw Puzzle

Muslims and Christians both believe in the oneness of Almighty Allah and in the Day of Judgment. The former draw…

Hunger as a Weapon: How Food Security Dictates Modern Geopolitical StabilityFood Security as National Security: Why Hunger Has Become a Strategic Threat in the Twenty-First Century

Food security has officially transcended its traditional classification as a localized agricultural or humanitarian concern, evolving into a core pillar…

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Pakistan and Oman’s Future Business Collaboration

The evolving relationship between Pakistan and Oman marks a promising chapter in bilateral cooperation. Geographically close and culturally intertwined, the…

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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 this day, the…

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Seminar on “Kashmir Accession Day” held in Rawalakot by Centre for Development and Stability

Under the auspices of the Centre for Development and Stability, a seminar was held in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir. The seminar…

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President Xi Jinping’s New Year Address Highlights Vision for China and the World

On the eve of the New Year, President of the People’s Republic…

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Pakistan-China Recent Talks: A New Trajectory in the Strategic Partnership

The recent high-level official meetings between Pakistan and China reflect a new…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict has become a major geopolitical crisis with serious implications for regional and global security. Although the…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict has eroded trust in existing regional security arrangements, particularly confidence in the United States as a…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The renewed Gulf conflict is deepening political, military, and diplomatic divisions both within the Middle East and among major global…

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Data Is the New Treasure. Data Centres Are the Vaults.

Data has become one of the world's most valuable strategic assets, and the countries that can store, process and secure…

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Renewed Hostilities in the Gulf Threatening Regional and Global Security

The article argues that the collapse of the U.S.–Iran agreement has reignited tensions in the Gulf, with the Strait of…

Foreign Profit Repatriation Signals Renewed Investor Confidence in Pakistan

Foreign profit repatriation should be viewed as a positive indicator of Pakistan’s improving investment climate rather than a sign of…

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The Cockroach Janta Party’s Protest and BJP’s Reality  

  By Maimona Saleem   The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a political movement that emerged after Indian Chief Justice…

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Realism in Action: Why China and Russia Are Keeping Their Distance from the US–Iran Conflict

Realism in Action: Why China and Russia Are Keeping Their Distance from the US–Iran Conflict Hamza Rahim Among the many…

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Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?

Global Competition over Military AI: Who Is the True Leader?   Talha Arif Artificial Intelligence (AI) is actively changing the…

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Silent War Beneath the Seas: Why the Race to Build Submarines Is Heating Up

underwater warfare and the global race to develop advanced submarine capabilities are becoming central to modern military competition. It emphasizes…

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Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges

Pakistan faces an increasingly complex security environment shaped by proxy warfare, regional instability, and great-power competition. It emphasizes that Pakistan’s…

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The New Face of Terrorism Is Not an Accident

  The growing visibility of women in terrorist organisations is not evidence of empowerment or social change, but a deliberate…

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Centre for Development and Stability Held Seminar on Kashmir's History and Accession with Pakistan Kashmir House — The Centre for…

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Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges

Pakistan’s perspective on regional security, arguing that the country faces a sustained campaign of proxy and hybrid warfare driven primarily…

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Proxy War and Regional Instability: Pakistan’s Security Challenges

Pakistan’s current security challenges are the result of long-term proxy warfare, regional power rivalry, and geopolitical competition. It claims that…

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