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Inside the Taliban’s New Emirate and Afghanistan’s Struggle for Stability
Afghanistan under the Taliban’s new emirate faces isolation, economic strain, and restricted rights as the state survives on humanitarian aid.
Azizi’s Delhi Trip Tests Kabul’s Balancing Act Between India and Iran
As Afghan minister Azizi visits Delhi, Iran prepares regional talks and Kabul faces deep economic pressures, raising questions over shifting alliances and trade routes.
Islamabad Suicide Attack: Failed Negotiations, Hidden War, and Rising Terror Threats
After three years, Pakistan’s capital faces a deadly blow as militants strike amid stalled talks with Afghanistan.
Why Is Pakistan’s Generosity Always Met with Blame from Afghanistan?
As Pakistan extends support time and again, Kabul’s shifting stance raises a pressing question: where does neighborly trust truly stand?
What’s at Stake in the New Phase of the U.S.–China Rivalry
As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in South Korea after years of escalating tensions, their Busan summit could either mark the start of strategic de-escalation or the next chapter in an increasingly global tech and trade cold war
The Silenced Republic: Afghanistan’s Media Strangled Under Taliban Rule
When the truth becomes treason, silence becomes national policy.
Pakistan Strikes Back: Precision Operations Against Gul Bahadur Group Signal Strong Deterrence
Intelligence-driven strikes reinforce Pakistan’s strategic deterrence, showcasing operational mastery and unwavering commitment to national security and regional stability.
Red Lines and Retaliation: Pakistan’s Strategic Offensive Against TTP Sanctuaries and the Doha Deadlock
From Defensive Patience to Proactive Retaliation, Islamabad Redefines Its Security Doctrine
TLP activists chant slogans near their Lahore headquarters on Oct 9, 2025, as roads are blocked ahead of TLP’s Gaza protest march toward Islamabad. [Courtesy: AFP].
As TLP marches for Gaza, Pakistan faces a deeper test of political maturity, faith, and focus amid growing instability.
Afghan FM Muttaqi’s India Visit: A Diplomatic Turning Point or an Anti-Pakistan Campaign in Disguise?
As Afghan FM Muttaqi visits India, questions rise over diplomacy versus disinformation as New Delhi’s media campaign revives anti-Pakistan narratives under diplomatic cover
Shehbaz Sharif and EU Council President Antonio Costa discuss Middle East tensions and regional peace in a phone call.
Pakistan and Qatar move toward a strategic defense pact with $2B aid package and expanded military cooperation.
NYT reports Iran delegation may visit Pakistan for talks despite mixed signals amid rising regional tensions.
An Afghan militant killed during heavy snowfall near the Bajaur–Kunar border raises fresh security concerns over cross-border movement.
Trump says a new Iran deal will be tougher and safer than the Obama era pact, promising stronger security for the US and allies.
Trump signals tougher Iran policy, warns on nuclear program and hints at leadership change as tensions rise ahead of talks.
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