Iran’s National Security Shake-Up Signals a Tougher Line on Hormuz Diplomacy
The sudden change atop Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) — coming amid heightened Gulf tensions and unresolved Oman-Iran talks over the Strait of Hormuz — points to a tougher…
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The Iran Crisis and a New Storm for Pakistan
The recent escalation between Iran and the West, with the culmination in the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei, will have regional implications, specifically for Pakistan. Having a direct…
All Eyes on India’s Deepening Human Rights Crisis
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a six day, five nation tour and he repeated the same long-standing practice of avoiding press interactions faced sharp resistance in Norway. During…
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Pakistan’s Rising Tide: A Nation Building Its Own Comeback
Ask most people about Pakistan's outlook and you'll hear a familiar list: inflation, load-shedding, political…
Pakistan Draws a Line against Cross-Border Terrorism
The last three days have revealed the true human price of Pakistan's struggle against terrorism…
The Need for Preventive Safeguards in Madrassas
The death of fourteen year old Ali Haider, beaten by his teacher at a madrassa,…
The Fragile Calm between Iran and the United States
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the US has silenced the guns in…
Pakistan, US Move to Deepen Cybersecurity Cooperation Through FBI Partnership
Pakistan and the United States have taken another step towards strengthening security cooperation, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meeting FBI…
Crisis in the Qalandars Camp: Fakhar Zaman Suspended Amid Ball-Tampering Scandal
The high octane environment of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) has been rocked by its most significant disciplinary crisis…
Priyanka Chopra and the Perils of Selective Peace
The 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, were defined by a single, silent moment that resonated far beyond the…
Crisis in the Qalandars Camp: Fakhar Zaman Suspended Amid Ball-Tampering Scandal
The high octane environment of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) has been rocked by its most significant disciplinary crisis…
Christopher Nolan’s India Visit
The recent visit of Christopher Nolan to India in promotion of his movie, The Odyssey, is clearly a deviation from…
Bollywood Actor Sunny Deol Faces Backlash for Referring to Pakistan as ‘Maternal Aunt’
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has come under fire on Indian social media after referring to Pakistan as India’s "maternal aunt"…
President Zardari confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz on National Strategic Command Commander Gen Aamer Raza
President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on General Aamer Raza, Commander of the National Strategic Command (CNSC), at an investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. Prime…
India probes Air India flight plunge as pilot faces drug test scrutiny
Indian authorities are investigating an Air India flight that plunged sharply shortly after take-off from Thailand’s Phuket last week, while reports that the aircraft’s chief pilot tested positive for marijuana…
A Year of Strategic Reach: How Pakistan Repositioned Itself Between August 2025 and August 2026
Between August 2025 and August 2026, Pakistan’s foreign and strategic posture underwent a notable transformation. What stands out is not one isolated diplomatic or economic achievement, but the widening of…
Pakistan’s Textile Industry: From Global Supplier to Global Standard-Setter
Pakistan’s textile and garment industry sits at the heart of the country’s economic identity. It contributes around 8.5 per cent of GDP, supports millions of livelihoods and accounts for more…
Afghanistan’s Terrorism Challenge and the Regional Stakes
Despite years of diplomatic pressure, sanctions and counterterrorism efforts, the Afghan Taliban have failed to sever their ties with militant groups operating from Afghanistan. For Pakistan, this remains a particularly…
Sovereign Soil: Unlocking Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth
Pakistan’s soil holds extraordinary promise, blessed with vast reserves of critical minerals and precious metals that place our nation at the center of a shifting global economy. Recent international engagement,…
Pak-Saudi-Türkiye Defence Pact Entirely Defensive, Says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is aimed entirely at defence, deterrence and regional peace, stressing…
What the Mecca Agreement Tells Us About Pakistan’s Growing Strategic Power
For years, discussions about Pakistan’s place in the global order have largely revolved around its economic vulnerabilities, political instability and dependence on external financing. But the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement…
Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed: The Soldier Who Fought Beyond His Wounds
Sixty-eight years after his martyrdom, the name of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed continues to embody the courage, duty and sacrifice associated with Pakistan's armed forces. Among the earliest recipients of…
Operation Safed Sagar: India’s Latest Blockbuster Is Yet Again About Pakistan
Netflix's biggest Indian production to date Operation Safed Sagar, arrives as a six-part war drama built around fighter pilots, political manoeuvring and the Indian Air Force’s role in the 1999…
Security Is Not Censorship: Pakistan’s Right to Regulate Foreign Media Access
The debate surrounding Pakistan’s latest guidelines for foreign media appears to confuse two different concepts: regulating access and restricting journalism. Requiring journalists working for international media organisations to obtain prior clearance…
