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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?
With Pakistan’s refugee challenge escalating, the world must confront its role in the Afghan crisis and share the burden.
With Pakistan’s refugee challenge escalating, the world must confront its role in the Afghan crisis and share the burden.
Age, single status, and financial scrutiny leave travellers frustrated as visa uncertainty persists.
Foreign Office expresses solidarity with China and Tajikistan after armed drone kills three Chinese nationals near the Afghan border.
Suspect identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakhanwal, linked to CIA in Afghanistan; authorities launch full investigation.
Australia declares Iran’s IRGC a state sponsor of terrorism under a new law after attacks on the Jewish community in 2024.
Afghanistan sees resurgence of militants as AMSF forms, following Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) and National Resistance Front (NRF).
Tajikistan condemns a drone attack launched from Afghanistan that killed three Chinese workers near the border. Dushanbe demands action.
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