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Evolving History of PESS
The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) was founded under the presidency of Lt Gen retired Faiz Ali Chishti. After his retirement, Lt Gen…
China’s Firm Stand on Taiwan: Japan’s Reckless Words Threaten Asia’s Peace
In recent weeks, a serious diplomatic conflict has erupted between the People’s Republic of China and Japan. The tension began…
Pakistan Reiterates Support for China on ‘Zangnan’ as India–China Tensions Resurface
Pakistan has once again publicly aligned itself with China on issues related to Beijing’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, reaffirming its…
Cross-Border Terrorism at Tajikistan- Afghanistan Border and China’s Emerging Security Dilemma
Terrorist and extremist attacks are increasingly becoming a serious threat to sustainable peace and regional security. Recent incident at Tajikistan-Afghanistan…
The US Softness Towards Pakistan and Afghanistan
On trumped up charges, Afghanistan was invaded on 7 Oct 2001 and occupied in a month by using extensive air…
Afghanistan Ends Trade With Pakistan: A High-Risk Gamble With Severe Economic Costs
Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has ordered Afghan traders to end all trade with…
Four Envisaged Scenarios in Pak-Afghan Conflict
The recent collapse of talks between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan marks a troubling development in an already…
From Empire to Reunification: Beijing’s Taiwan Stance Shapes the One-China Vision
Historical records indicate that Taiwan’s incorporation into the Chinese imperial fold dates back to the 17th century. In May 1684,…
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 long been warning…
Pakistan’s 20 Most Underdeveloped Districts: A Mirror of Neglect and Failed Governance
The recent report by the Pakistan Population Council has once again laid bare the painful truth about inequality and poor…
US–Taiwan Military Cooperation and Rising Tensions in the Strait
The United States Department of State has agreed to a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan. Comprising of “non-standard components…
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, the blast killed…
Wakhan Corridor—A Strand of Hope Between Fractured Lands
The interconnection of borders in any region calls for smooth trade and transit under peaceful conditions. When borders connect, there…
War Seems Imminent
Negotiations in Doha and Istanbul were a farce, essentially designed to buy time to shift TTP and BLA terrorists to…
Deleterious Role of Detractors in Pakistan
The critics in Pakistan are selling a narrative, that the largest and most popular party of the country has been…
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.…
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…
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…
Shifting Geopolitical Fortunes
The global geopolitical landscape is undergoing earthshaking transformations. With numerous flashpoints across the world, eight nuclear-armed states sitting atop massive…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…