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US Power Play in the Western Hemisphere

  A policy shift in US foreign policy states that after years of neglect, the United States will reassert and enforce the Monroe Doctrine to restore American preeminence in the…

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Nuclear Security and Strategic Stability in South Asia: A Comparative Analysis of India and Pakistan

India’s recent call to place Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal under International Atomic Energy (IAEA) oversight has sparked significant…

Rise and Fall of Imran Khan

Soon after the creation of Pakistan on 14 August 1947, India, which had never reconciled with the…

Key Takeaways from Pakistan’s International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities

The international conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities” held in Islamabad from January…

Pakistan Navy Launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr

  The Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr (Protector of the Seas) to address various multidimensional threats…

Syria’s Liberation: Navigating Justice, Reconciliation, and the Road Ahead

The recent developments in Syria mark a monumental turning point in the nation’s history, as decades of…

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,…

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Forging New Bonds: Pakistan and Russia in a Multipolar World

As the global order transitions from unipolarity to multipolarity, countries are increasingly exploring new partnerships that reflect shared interests rather…

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How much more cruelty in Palestine will the world continue to witness?

Winter in Palestine has become very brutal now. What makes this one even worse is that it comes on top…

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Jaffar Express Hijacking: Balochistan Train Attack and Aftermath

On March 11, 2025, the Jaffar Express, traveling from Quetta to Peshawar with over 400 passengers, the attackers detonated explosives…

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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 of China (PRC) Xi Jinping delivered a speech…

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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…

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IIJOK & Manipur: Recent Incidents and the Indian Government’s Response

The United Nations (UN) has expressed its discontent with the ongoing humanitarian…

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US Power Play in the Western Hemisphere

  A policy shift in US foreign policy states that after years of neglect, the United States will reassert and…

7 Min Read

Pakistan Navy Launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr

  The Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr (Protector of the Seas) to address various multidimensional threats facing national shipping…

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China Pushes For Multilateralism in a Fragmenting World

By Zhao Yunfei The world in 2026 feels increasingly unsettled. Conflicts continue to erupt across regions, economic pressure is used…

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Pakistan Amid Israel-Iran War

The war that started with Israel attacks on Iran has become a matter of great worry not only for this…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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,…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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,…

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