Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemma in the Iran War
As the war centered on Iran expands across the Middle East, Islamabad faces growing pressure to choose between maintaining neutrality, Read more…
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Pakistan, Bangladesh Leaders Reunite After 13 Years to Reset Ties
Dar’s Dhaka visit brings six agreements, direct flights, scholarships, and $1bn trade goal as both nations move past decades of Read more…
Geopolitical implications for the global technology race
It is the need of the hour to understand the importance of striking a balance between government and private enterprise, and the potential risks and challenges associated with government intervention in technology…
Jamaat-e-Islami Plans ‘’Massive Three-Day Gathering” at Minar-e-Pakistan
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s main Islamic party, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), are expected to converge on Lahore in November Read more…
Why Pakistan Matters in the Middle East – and in Trump’s Gaza Diplomacy
Observers argue that Pakistan’s inclusion highlights its growing strategic weight in the Middle East, particularly in the wake of a Read more…
Pakistan–Saudi “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement”: what it is, why it happened, and why it matters
From shared history and manpower links to formal military guarantees, the pact transforms a long-standing friendship into a binding commitment. Read more…
Trump’s “Board of Peace”: A US-led Blueprint to Run Gaza — and The Big Unanswered Questions
The 20-point plan promises an immediate ceasefire, a technocratic interim authority, and a Trump-chaired oversight board including Tony Blair — Read more…
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Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemma in the Iran War
As the war centered on Iran expands across the Middle East, Islamabad faces growing pressure to choose between maintaining neutrality, Read more…
ANALYSIS: Western Allies Re-engage China as Ties With Washington Strain
Trade disputes with the United States and strategic uncertainty are pushing close US partners to cautiously reset relations with Beijing Read more…
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: A Parallel Order While Gaza Burns
Any serious evaluation of Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” must begin with an uncomfortable truth: while Israel has been killing thousands of innocent Palestinian children and unarmed civilians in Gaza, much of the international system has either looked away or failed to act decisively.
Explained: Could Jamaat-e-Islami Rule Bangladesh Next?
For the first time in its chequered history, the Islamic party has a credible chance of leading a governing alliance. Read more…