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Category: Geopolitics

Abolishing Refugee Seats in AJK Is a Blow to the Kashmir Cause, Analysts Assert

Move to abolish 12 refugee seats in AJK Assembly seen as abandoning Kashmir’s cause and erasing its living symbol.

October 5, 2025
Geopolitics, India, Kashmir, News, Pakistan

The Path of Dialogue and the Responsibilities of the Awami Action Committee Leadership

AAC leadership had a golden chance to channel public support positively but its decisions show the opposite.

October 2, 2025
Geopolitics, India, Kashmir, Opinion, Pakistan

FO Distances Itself After Shama Junejo’s Presence in UN Delegation Triggers Uproar

Shama Junejo’s UNGA presence draws backlash; FO disowns her while she claimed in a now-deleted post to be PM’s policy advisor since April 2025.

September 27, 2025
Diplomacy, Geopolitics, News, Pakistan, USA

India Under Fresh Scrutiny as US Prosecutors Allege Indian Agent Plotted Killings in Pakistan and Nepal

US prosecutors allege RAW-linked Indian agent plotted killings in Pakistan and Nepal after a failed assassination attempt in New York.

September 27, 2025
Geopolitics, India, News, Security, USA

Kabul Rejects Trump’s Demand Over Bagram, Cite US Pledge in Doha Agreement

Kabul rejects Trump’s demand for Bagram, reminding US of its Doha pledge to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty and independence.

September 21, 2025
Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, News, World

Trump Warns Afghanistan of ‘Bad Things’ if Bagram Air Base Not Handed Back

Trump threatens “bad things” for Afghanistan if Bagram is not returned, declines to rule out US troop deployment.

September 21, 2025
Afghanistan, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, News, USA

The Quiet Engagement: Why America is Still Talking to the Taliban

The US’s engagement with the Taliban; a quiet diplomacy aimed at securing American interests in the region.

September 19, 2025
Afghanistan, Geopolitics, USA

At Book Launch, Ata Tarar Says ‘Strategic Reckoning’ Shapes National Security Debate

At Islamabad book launch, Ataullah Tarar calls Strategic Reckoning vital for youth to grasp May 2025 war and Pakistan’s deterrence policy.

September 16, 2025
Education, Geopolitics, News, Pakistan, Security, South Asia

PM Shehbaz Sharif Holds Key Bilateral Meetings in China After SCO Summit

Pakistan PM wraps up China trip, focusing on strategic and economic ties.

September 5, 2025
Diplomacy, Economy, Geopolitics, News

India Notifies Pakistan of Floods Through Diplomatic Route Amid Indus Waters Treaty Disputes

Dam Opens Spillways, Releasing Heavy Water Flow to Manage Rising River Levels.

August 27, 2025
Diplomacy, Geopolitics, Security, Water & Resource

Politics of Protests and the External Mindset

Analysis of Pakistan’s unrest reveals the role of external mindset, political violence, and the need for proactive governance.

March 11, 2026
Opinion, Pakistan, Security, Society

Over Water After Oil?

Rising tensions in the Middle East raise fears that water infrastructure could become the next battlefield after oil conflicts.

March 11, 2026
Geopolitics, Middle East, Opinion

Pakistan Criticizes UNAMA Report at UN Security Council Meeting on Afghanistan

Pakistan tells the UN Security Council that UNAMA’s report fails to fully reflect terrorism, illicit arms flows, and regional security threats.

March 11, 2026
International security, News, Pakistan, UN

Pakistan Secures 30-Day Oil Supply, Averts Fuel Crisis

Pakistan secures 30 days of petroleum stock as multiple tankers arrive, averting a fuel crisis and stabilizing domestic supply.

March 11, 2026
News, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

Afghan National Arrested in US Over Alleged New York Explosives Plot

Afghan national Ibrahim Kayumi arrested in New York over alleged ISIS-linked explosives plot, highlighting extremist threats in the US.

March 10, 2026
Afghanistan, Crime, News, USA

US–Pakistan Green Alliance Accelerates Renewable Energy Growth

US-Pakistan Green Alliance drives solar and wind energy growth, supporting Pakistan’s 2030 goal for clean electricity.

March 10, 2026
News, Pakistan, USA