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SCO at 25: Towards a multipolar order

THE Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State Summit, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1, 2026, marked the...

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Redrawing administrative map for better governance

Pakistan needs effective and responsive governance to address the socio-economic and socio-political challenges confronting its people. At its core,...

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Defence Day: Reaffirming our resolve

THE resilient Pakistani nation observes Defence Day on September 6 each year with renewed resolve, dynamism and fervour. The day provides an...

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Persecution of minorities in India

Under the cover of secularism, India has been exploiting its minorities throughout the post-colonial period. Through a well-planned strategy, the...

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Countering hybrid warfare

THE international nation-state system is based on anarchy, where each state must ensure its security independently. From the perspective of...

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Monsoon floods: Annual disaster to governance failure

Monsoon floods have become a recurring national disaster in Pakistan. Almost every year, the country faces widespread destruction, though the scale...

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Climate change, floods and governance failure

THE 2026 monsoon season arrived in early July with a familiar pattern of destruction. Since June 26, torrential rains, cloudbursts, flash floods and...

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Balochistan faces an expanding & complex hybrid war

In the last year, the security situation in Balochistan has witnessed significant and alarming developments involving two anti-Pakistan terrorist...

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Social harmony: Pakistan’s strategic imperative

SOCIAL harmony refers to the ability of individuals and communities to understand and respect one another’s ideas, beliefs, emotions, and actions...

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Kashmir: A century of resistance and sacrifice

The people of Jammu and Kashmir have a long history of resisting foreign invasions and occupations. In this process they have rendered unprecedented...

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Pakistan’s diplomatic role in Iran-US peace process

PAKISTAN is actively working to restore the Iran-United States peace process following the collapse of a landmark framework agreement that it had...

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IIOJK: Seven years of repression and resistance

Despite the passage of seven years since India illegally revoked the statehood of Indian Illegally Oc-cupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and ended its...

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IWT under pressure: Pakistan’s water security at risk

PAKISTAN’S canal-based irrigation system is among the oldest and largest integrated irrigation networks in the world. For centuries, the waters of...

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ISI: Defending Pakistan in hybrid warfare

National security in the twenty-first century extends far beyond the traditional battlefield. While military strength remains an essential pillar of...

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Balochistan: Pakistan’s strategic frontier amid hybrid threats

FEW regions in Pakistan carry as much strategic significance as Balochistan. Covering nearly forty-four per cent of the country’s landmass and...

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Kashmir’s historic vote for Pakistan

Every year, July 19 is observed by Kashmiris as Accession to Pakistan Day, commemorating the historic resolution adopted by the All Jammu &...

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UN & Kashmir’s unfulfilled right to self-determination

NEARLY eight decades after the United Nations adopted resolutions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, the question remains: why has the organization...

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Kashmiris’ struggle for self-determination: Historical legacy and contemporary challenges

The people of Jammu and Kashmir have a long history of resistance against foreign domination, political subjugation and perceived denial of their...

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Post-war Palestine: No rebuilding after Israeli aggression

ALTHOUGH the large-scale Israeli military campaign in Gaza has subsided following more than two years of intense conflict, the humanitarian crisis in...

10.07.2026 80

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India’s constitutional divide: Rights of religious minorities

India has long projected itself as a secular and pluralistic democracy, with constitutional guarantees of equality and religious freedom. However,...

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Fitna-Al-Khawarij: Terrorism in guise of Islam

ISLAM is a religion of peace, justice and compassion for all humanity. Its teachings promote harmony, mutual respect and coexistence among people...

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Good governance: The missing link in Pakistan’s progress

Good governance remains one of Pakistan’s most pressing national challenges. Rather than progressing steadily through institutional reforms and...

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National integration: Key to Pakistan’s stability & progress

SOCIAL harmony refers to the ability of individuals and communities to understand and respect one another’s ideas, beliefs, emotions, and actions...

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Indus waters treaty under strain

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 is widely regarded as one of the most enduring water-sharing agreements in the world. Under the Treaty, the...

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Kashmir in Quaid-i-Azam’s strategic vision

AS a visionary statesman and the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah maintained a deep interest in the affairs of the Princely State...

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A shared future of Pakistan and Kashmiris

Recent clashes between law enforcement agencies and members of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)in the Rawalakot and Kotli districts of Azad...

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BLA-BYC nexus: Examining pathways of radicalization & recruitment

THE evolving security landscape in Balochistan has generated increasing debate over the relationship between the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and...

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Breaking cycle of terrorism in Balochistan

Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan continues to face serious challenges posed by terrorism and militancy. Terrorist organizations such as...

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Balochistan province at crossroads of regional & global rivalries

SINCE Pakistan’s independence, Balochistan has often been viewed through the prism of its vast natural resources and geo-economic potential. Endowed...

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Aga Khan legacy and Pakistan

The contribution of the Aga Khan family to the political evolution and socio-economic development of Pakistan is both historic and enduring. From the...

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Asim Munir’s strategic diplomacy for peace in west Asia

Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), visited Tehran on May 22–23, 2026, in what has emerged...

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Kashmir at crossroads Self-determination & HR violations in IIOJK

THE Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains one of the oldest unresolved international conflicts on the agenda of the United Nations. At its core, the...

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Role of ISI in national security

The defence forces of Pakistan constitute a formidable shield against external aggression and internal destabilisation. Their sacrifices and...

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Water, law & power: Illegal suspension of IWT

FOLLOWING the Pahalgam incident Indian unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT-1960) on April 2025, has generated serious legal,...

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Role of military in strategic rise of Pakistan

A year after the successful conduct of Operation Bunyan Al Marsoos on May 10, 2025, Pakistan occupies a significantly elevated position in the...

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Operation Bunyan al-Marsus: Rewriting rules of engagement

PAKISTAN’S swift and decisive military operation, Bunyan al-Marsus, has been presented by many analysts as a defining moment in South Asian...

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Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos

THE Pakistani military operation “Bunyan-un-Marsoos,” conducted on May 10, 2025, was a significant development in the evolution of modern warfare....

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Fitna al-Khawarij: Undermining faith, state & society

PAKISTAN emerged on the ideological foundation of Islam; a faith whose central message is peace, compassion and mercy for all humanity. Islamic...

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Power, politics & water security

Pakistan’s canal-based irrigation system ranks among the oldest and largest integrated water networks in the world, forming the backbone of its...

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Pahalgam, one year later: Context, claims & controversy

A year after the Pahalgam incident of April 2025 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the Indian government has yet to provide a...

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Asim Munir’s emerging global footprint

Amid rising tensions in West Asia following the confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and...

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Pakistan races to reopen US-Iran talks as ceasefire holds

PAKISTAN is actively working to resume the Islamabad Talks, aiming to facilitate a negotiated settlement between Iran and the United States. The...

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Surviving shock: Iran’s strategic resilience

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Pakistan’s peace diplomacy: Mediating Iran-US ceasefire

PAKISTAN has emerged as an important diplomatic actor after successfully facilitating a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States during...

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Kashmir dispute: Urgency of a human rights approach

The Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains one of the most enduring conflicts on the global stage. While fundamentally political in nature, it has...

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Terrorism & its disparaging impact on Balochistan

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Pakistan’s emerging role in US–Iran diplomacy

In the complex landscape of global diplomacy, symbolism and optics can rarely substitute for effective statecraft. India’s foreign policy under...

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Rethinking Pakistan’s founding vision

Pakistan’s creation stands as one of the most remarkable political achievements of the 20th Century, an outcome shaped by vision, resolve, and an...

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Beyond narratives: Real motives behind Iran war

AS the United States–Israel war against Iran enters its third week, there are still no clear signs of de-escalation. The conflict, initiated jointly...

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Balochistan: CPEC at the Heart of Regional Strategy

Since Pakistan’s independence, Balochistan has often been viewed through the prism of its vast natural resources and geo-economic potential. Rich in...

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