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Saad Hafiz

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Ceasefire Before Victory: Why The US–Iran Standoff Needs A Pause, Not A Plan

Ceasefire Before Victory: Why The US–Iran Standoff Needs A Pause, Not A Plan

There is a familiar illusion that grips policymakers in moments of escalation: that with just a little more pressure, a little more leverage, the...

26.03.2026 30

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Saad Hafiz

Can Pakistan Align Power, Participation And Institutional Trust?

Can Pakistan Align Power, Participation And Institutional Trust?

Pakistan keeps circling back to the same question, even if it rarely says it out loud: what actually keeps the system stable—tight control or broad...

24.03.2026 50

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Pakistan’s Balancing Act In A Fracturing World

15.03.2026 70

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Pakistan’s Economic Paradox: Stabilisation Achieved, But Recovery Remains Out Of Reach

In Washington, the International Monetary Fund praises fiscal discipline, applauds a primary surplus, and highlights the country’s first current...

22.02.2026 60

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Populism In Pakistan: Can Imran Khan’s PTI Rise Again?

05.02.2026 30

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Pakistan 2026: Restoring Trust Through Reform, Accountability, And Inclusion

23.01.2026 60

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Pakistan At The Crossroads: Turning Geography Into Strategic Influence

02.01.2026 40

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The Indispensable Role Of The U.S. In Managing Indo-Pak Crises And Regional Stability

13.12.2025 30

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Pakistan’s Democratic Crisis: How Elite Myths Keep The System Perpetually Fragile

24.11.2025 40

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Learning From China: How Pakistan Can Reclaim Purpose, Unity, And Self-Reliance

11.11.2025 80

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Operation Sindhoor And The Perilous Balance: India And Pakistan On The Edge Again

20.10.2025 30

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Saad Hafiz

Trump’s Embrace Of Pakistan: Opportunity Or A Risk To Democracy?

04.10.2025 30

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The Struggle For Progressive Politics In Pakistan: From Repression To Resilience

27.09.2025 20

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The Fragile Future Of The Rules-Based International Order

28.08.2025 40

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From Shenzhen To Gwadar: Lessons In Transformation Pakistan Can No Longer Ignore

30.07.2025 20

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Pakistan’s Democracy: A Familiar Drama With The Same Power Players

16.06.2025 20

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The Pahalgam Attack And The Return Of The India-Pakistan Hyphenation

15.05.2025 10

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South Asia’s Future Hinges On halting Communalism And Rekindling Peace

08.05.2025 10

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Islam, Europe, And The Lessons Of History: Beyond The Clash Of Civilisations

14.04.2025 40

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Pakistan's Eroding Strategic Flexibility: The Heavy Price Of Its Military Obsession

03.03.2025 20

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Gandhi And Jinnah In Modern Times: Are Their Ideals Still Relevant For India-Pakistan Peace?

07.02.2025 10

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Can Gandhi’s Non-Violence And Jinnah’s Constitutionalism Bridge The Divide Between India And Pakistan Today? 

07.02.2025 30

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Rethinking Regional Dynamics: Pakistan’s Path Forward In An Unequal South Asia

25.01.2025 30

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Can Centralised Control In Pakistan Sustain Economic Growth Without Eroding Democracy?

The past year in Pakistan was marked by turbulence and instability. While the political stalemate continued, the country saw some promising...

03.01.2025 10

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Saad Hafiz