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Bagram and the Making of Great Game 3.0
As Trump warns Kabul over Bagram, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Gulf face fresh risks. The Great Game 3.0 is unfolding across Asia and the Middle East.
A Dangerous Chorus for "Dialogue"
Zalmay Khalilzad, with the TTP and Imran Khan's calls for dialogue, is a dangerous gamble that undermines Pakistan's fight against terrorism.
The Deceptive Narrative of Insurgency
Insurgents twist Islamic narrative to disguise violence as virtue and manipulate public opinion to justify their rebellion.
A Global Test: The Unilateral Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty
The unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty tests global law and multilateral frameworks for resource conflicts.
A Strike on Sovereignty: Unpacking the Attack on Qatar and the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Israel's attack on Qatar, a key US ally, raises questions about sovereignty, diplomatic norms, and the effectiveness of regional alliances.
The Enduring Legacy of Ahmad Shah Massoud
Ahmad Shah Massoud's vision for Afghanistan lives on, with his legacy enduring in the NRF's fight against the Taliban.
A wide view of the UN Security Council briefing on threats to global peace and security from terrorist acts. [UN Media, 20 Aug 2025]
A wide view of the UN Security Council briefing on threats to global peace and security from terrorist acts. [UN Media, 20 Aug 2025]
Afghan Exiles, Islamabad Talks, and the Irony of Taliban Criticism
Islamabad’s peace dialogue faces Kabul’s criticism, while militants enjoy safe havens inside Afghanistan.
Bridging Borders: A Renewed Iran-Pakistan Vision
Iran and Pakistan aim to boost ties through economic cooperation and regional stability.
A worker finalizes a Jinnah portrait on a hill in Islamabad before Pakistan Day. [Image Credits: Farooq Naeem/AFP]
On March 23, 1940, the Lahore Resolution set the stage for Pakistan’s creation. But what does true freedom mean when colonial legacies persist?
One year after Bunyanum Marsoos, Pakistan reflects on unity, military strength, and national pride in a defining moment.
Pakistan marks Marka-e-Haq with ten strategic consequences confirmed and a verdict the world cannot ignore.
Analysis of Taliban leadership reshuffles explains why Hibatullah Akhundzada excludes Tajik representation from key government positions.
A detailed look at Pakistan’s political developments before May 9 and after May 10, shaping major national events.
Shehbaz Sharif condemns the Bannu terror attack and assures full federal support to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan showcased drones, missiles and digital warfare systems during the 2025 conflict with India.
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