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Narcotics, Terrorism and Political Protection

Khyber: a district that on one side borders Afghanistan and on the other opens into the mysterious valleys of Tirah.…

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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…

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Debate on 27th Constitutional Amendment

Pakistan gained independence under the inspiring leadership of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on August 14, 1947 on the…

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Shifting Geopolitical Fortunes

The global geopolitical landscape is undergoing earthshaking transformations. With numerous flashpoints across the world, eight nuclear-armed states sitting atop massive…

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Next Round of Operation Sindhoor

India’s military defeat in May 2025 has transformed South Asia’s strategic landscape. Pakistan has emerged diplomatically and militarily strengthened, while…

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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 the only matter…

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US–India Ten-Year Defense Pact: Renewed Old Wine in a New Bottle

When US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met in Kuala Lumpur this week, their handshake…

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Rejoinder to the Prophets of Gloom

The prophets of doom were feeling depressed after seeing Pakistan earning kudos form the world and achieving good results in…

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Branding the Future: Pakistani Journalists Witness China’s Urban Transformation in Jinhua

Pakistani journalists participating in a media training program at Zhejiang Normal University in Jinhua have been learning about a wide…

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Pakistan’s Unwavering Call for Stability: The Road to Real Peace with Afghanistan

In recent weeks, the diplomatic door between Pakistan and Afghanistan swung open in Istanbul, only to slam shut without a…

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Cataclysmic Changes

Seismic shifts in global and regional dynamics are taking place in the aftermath of the four-day India–Pakistan war, which shattered…

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From Doha to Istanbul: Can Dialogue End Decades of Turmoil Between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

The second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, convening in Istanbul this weekend, marks a pivotal moment in a…

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Ungrateful Afghans and Domestic Detractors

Pakistan’s armed forces are fighting a three-front war brilliantly and have earned the admiration and respect of the world. The…

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Indo-Afghan-Israel Strategic Collusion

The 2011 Indo-Afghan Strategic Partnership Agreement under Hamid Karzai formalised a relationship that had already been functioning covertly since 2002.…

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Strategic Patience: Pakistan’s Afghan Policy

For decades, Afghanistan has remained a theatre of competing ambitions, interventions, and tragedies. Yet, amid the churn of global powers,…

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Cessation of Hostilities

In October 2025 a sharp escalation on Pakistan’s western border culminated in cross‑border exchanges, precision strikes inside Afghanistan, and intensive…

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Pakistan and Afghanistan Ceasefire in Doha Sparks New Hope for Lasting Regional Peace

Political figures and several nations on Sunday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, signed after important talks in…

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Afghanistan Responsible for Destabilising the Afghanistan–Pakistan Region

During the 20-year war on terror, Pakistan stood as a frontline ally of the US-led Western coalition. Yet, it bore…

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Why Pakistan Matters in Trump’s Peace 2025 Roadmap for the Middle East

Since yesterday, the world watched tears, joy, hope, and cautious optimism as an unprecedented hostage-for-prisoner swap took effect. All living…

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Afghanistan’s Incursion Smashed by Pakistan

Afghan leadership tends to blame Pakistan through misleading narratives, They are using such propaganda to carry out cross-border violations, creating…

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Elections and Human Rights in Indian-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir: A Decade of Unrest

The Jammu and Kashmir region, under Indian control, has faced systemic political suppression along with excessive human rights violations since…

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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 was due to…

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Sanctions and Double Standards – The Strained Trajectory of US-Pakistan Relations

On December 18, 2024, the United States announced additional sanctions on Pakistan’s National Development Complex (NDC) and three private entities—Affiliates…

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Abhorrent Role of Dr Mahrang Baloch

Mahrang Langho, daughter of the notorious Balochistan Liberation Army ( BLA) leader Langho, takes three trips to Europe in a…

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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…

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When Weather Turned Deadly: WMO’s Alarming 2024 Climate Report

The year 2024 will be remembered as a turning point in the climate crisis a year when extreme weather went…

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China will Host 80th Anniversary Parade of the World Anti-Fascist War

The eyes of the world are on China. As the Shanghai Cooperation organization (SCO) Summit in China was viewed as…

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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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Pakistan Celebrated 97th Anniversary of China’s PLA at GHQ, Pledged to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

The longstanding friendship of Pakistan and the People's Republic of China (PRC) dates back to 1951. It was during this…

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