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Maximum pressure, managed Restraint: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Meaning of Renewed Talks

Maximum Pressure, Managed Restraint: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Meaning of Renewed Talks By: Nuzhat NazarThe renewed engagement between the United States and Iran under President Donald Trump should…

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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…

Salient Features of Five-Day War

The short and intense war between the two arch rivals - India and Pakistan-  has changed the…

Libya: From Welfare State to Warlordism

Libya was once among the most prosperous and socially secure states in Africa and the Arab world…

President Xi’s Possible Attendance at Trump’s Inauguration Sparks Global Interest

The political and diplomatic circles are abuzz with speculation following reports that President-elect Donald Trump has invited…

The Killing of Yahya Sinwar: A Turning Point in Israel’s War on Hamas

Yahya Sinwar’s death, a controversial event, highlights Gaza's complex military landscape and conflicting reports on whether it…

IIOJK State Assembly Elections 2024: History, Current Elections, and Future Prospects

The political scenario is deeply rooted in historical conflicts, particularly the long-standing dispute over Jammu and Kashmir,…

Khuzdar’s Strategic Location: A Catalyst for Regional Trade and Development

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), organized a seminar…

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Regional Connectivity, Innovation, and Security in Balochistan

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized a one-day…

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

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

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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 a dinner to welcome, Amr Abdullah Baabood, Chief Executive Officer…

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The Role of AI in Modern Education in Pakistan: Benefits and Challenges

In today’s fast-changing world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a new hope to solve many of these problems. AI…

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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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Middle East in Flux: Power Shifts, New Alliances, and Pakistan’s Strategic Role (Analytical Overview)

The Middle East, long known as a cauldron of political turbulence and strategic importance, is once again witnessing a historic…

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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…

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Cult Followers Singing Negative Tunes

The PTI and the cult followers are in a state of depression…

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Maximum pressure, managed Restraint: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Meaning of Renewed Talks

Maximum Pressure, Managed Restraint: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strategy and the Meaning of Renewed Talks By: Nuzhat NazarThe renewed engagement between…

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

  National Assembly SecretariatDirectorate General of Media Omani Parliamentary delegation calls on NA Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah Islamabad,…

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PRESS RELEASE

CDS Hosted Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan-Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone for Boosting Regional Economy and Connectivity” By CDS— February 5,…

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Warlike Situation in Iran and Unrest in Balochistan

On 31 January 2026, Indian-sponsored terrorists operating under Fitna al-Hindustan launched coordinated attacks across multiple locations in Balochistan, including Quetta, Mastung, Nushki,…

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In the Pakistan Army’s latest operations, 14 terrorists were killed in separate operations in Quetta and Pasni

Over the past 48 hours, total fatalities in intelligence-based operations have exceeded 50. All escape routes of Bashir Zeb, the…

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Daku Raj in Kacha

The biggest achievement of the Crime Control Department (CCD) so far is under the leadership of District Police Officer Rahim…

US-Iran Conflict 2026: Rising Tensions, Global Risks, and the Muslim World’s Response

In early 2026, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply, alarming global capitals and regional powers alike. What…

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Foreign Office Spokesperson Says Pakistan Hopes Board of Peace Will Lead to Ceasefire and Gaza Reconstruction

On 29 January 2026, during a weekly briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Media journalists questioned spokesperson Tahir…

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Tirah: Narrative Manipulation, the Cannabis Economy, and Political Opportunism

Over the past few days, a storm has been raging from social media to the provincial assembly, claiming that a…

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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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