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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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Call for Civil Disobedience

After the failure of the last call, the last card of a countrywide civil disobedience call from…

What Changed in Beijing: Pakistan, China, and a New Phase of Trust

When Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on January 4 to…

The Delhi Blast: Fact, Blame, and the Truth

On November 10, 2025, a large explosion rocked the Red Fort area in Delhi, India's capital. Sadly,…

General Asim Munir Promoted to Field Marshal

One of the possible reasons to elevate General Asim Munir to the exalted rank of field Marshal…

SCO Summit 2025 in China: A New Era of Global Economic and Development Cooperation

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has once again emerged as one of the most influential platforms where…

CPEC and Balochistan’s Future: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is a…

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

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

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

Under the auspices of the Centre for Development and Stability,…

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Let’s Explore Kashmir Campaign

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) organized 3 days…

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Governor Sindh and CDS Welcomes COMEX and CDS to Karachi

Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tesori, extended a warm welcome to the COMEX delegation and the Centre for Development and Stability…

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New Provinces in Pakistan: A Path toward Better Governance or a Risk of Division?

With a fast-growing population of more than 240 million and a large geographic spread, it is becoming increasingly difficult for…

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Deteriorating Pakistan- Afghanistan Relations

Unfortunately, Afghanistan has never been friendly to Pakistan from day one. The only time it was friendly was during the…

August 5: The Bleakest Day in Contemporary Kashmir’s Fate

On August 5, 2019, the Indian government revoked Articles 370 and 35A, ending Jammu and Kashmir's special status, sparking unrest…

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Pakistan–US Cooperation on Rare Earth and Critical Minerals: From Geological Potential to Geopolitical Partnership (2025)

Rare earth elements and other critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, antimony, and tungsten have become the building blocks of…

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Role of Hypocrites and Anti-Pakistan Elements

Notwithstanding the role of Pakistan's traditional foreign adversaries, (India, USA and Israel),…

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Regional Stability Under Threat: India’s Shadow Over Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising

The recent wave of protests in Nepal, led by the country’s youth…

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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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Pakistan’s Stands at a Defining Moment

Until the first decade of May 2025, the national atmosphere was weighed down by uncertainty and apprehension. The negative effects…

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Pakistan-Oman Historic Ties: Strategic Brotherhood and Future Horizons

The relationship between Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman stands as a pillar of stability and trust in South Asia…

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PTI’s Escalating Anti-State Trajectory

The party is once again mobilizing for a renewed phase of street agitation, despite the prevailing security and economic vulnerabilities…