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Saudi Arabia, wary of further escalation, is unlikely to press Pakistan to deploy troops or join the conflict at this stage.
Islamabad is now increasingly claiming that these groups pose a threat not just to Pakistan but to the world.
Pakistan’s goal should not be to replace India in Bangladesh, but to foster a relationship based on sovereign equality.
Islamabad is raising a dedicated Frontier Corps to protect mineral-rich areas from militant attacks and secure Balochistan’s borders with Iran and...
Previously, Pakistan has quietly facilitated backchannel contacts between the U.S. and Iran. Its inclusion now in nuclear talks between the two is...
Public response to PTI’s calls for protests is low, as Pakistanis, battered by inflation and economic woes, have little appetite for upheaval.
Islamabad wouldn't want to back a setup that undermines the U.N. or pokes at Beijing's diplomatic, economic, or security interests.
How did To Lam survive a brush with scandal to become Vietnam's most powerful leader in decades?
If Islamabad is able to seal a few of these major deals, it would be a big win for the current government and Pakistan’s defense industry.
Beijing does not seem worried about Islamabad’s warming ties with the US at this stage.
The military’s standing was bolstered by the conflict with India in May, which generated a wave of support for the institution.
After years of relative marginalization in global affairs, Pakistan was able to reclaim a prominent position on the world stage.
Taliban officials admit that at least half of the stockpile is now "unaccounted for.” Many of those weapons ended up with militant groups operating...
Although the first round of talks was not successful, the Saudis will persist in their mediatory effort. Their prestige is on the line.
Islamabad has run out of patience following the TTP’s suicide attack in Islamabad and the storming of a school for military cadets in Khyber...
The amendment is likely to pass as the ruling coalition has the necessary two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament.
But to win the support of mainstream voters, they need to open themselves to accountability, without which their talk of fixing the economy rings...
Pakistan has made its position clear that the ceasefire’s success hinges on the Afghan Taliban acting to prevent TTP attacks from Afghan soil.
Last week, authorities arrested thousands of TLP leaders and supporters. The government is taking control of mosques operated by the radical group.
Significantly, there has been no international criticism of Pakistan’s punitive military action against militant hideouts inside Afghanistan.
Feeble economic reforms have left 42 percent of Pakistan’s aspiring middle class struggling to stay afloat.
This is Pakistan’s most significant formal defense pact in decades, and the first such agreement that an Arab Gulf state has inked with a...
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s prioritization of dialogue with the TTP is at odds with the federal government’s focus on military operations.
The damage caused by relentless floods has worsened vulnerabilities in agriculture, infrastructure, and human capital.
The events of 1971 kept the two countries apart for decades. With Hasina’s exit, Dhaka and Islamabad are moving closer.
The U.S. has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army a foreign terrorist organization and included the TTP in the bilateral counterterrorism...
Pakistan is positioning itself for a potential role as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran.
Government officials are highlighting this as a sign of economic stabilization.
Political and security hurdles, particularly TTP-related violence, continue to prevent the two countries from realizing the full potential of...
The Pakistan Supreme Court’s decision to divvy the PTI’s share of reserved seats among the ruling coalition has further weakened Khan’s party.
The military has skillfully transformed regional crises into opportunities to enhance its reputation as well as Pakistan’s diplomatic footprint...
In the shadow of the recent India-Pakistan military clashes, defense spending has been increased by 20 percent since last year.
A recent survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan found that 93 percent of respondents felt their perception of the military had improved since the...
Despite reported frictions over CPEC and security issues in Pakistan, China had no qualms about offering – and even expanding – support for Islamabad.
Pakistan has established its own "new normal" with India, indicating that it will retaliate to India’s actions with resolve and firepower.
Islamabad's policy of "quid pro quo plus" in responding to any Indian attacks is likely to see it carry out more attacks in Kashmir and India.
It could prompt China to block the Brahmaputra River, which supplies around 30 percent of India’s fresh water and about 44 percent of its total...
However, Pakistan will need to improve security in Balochistan, where these resources are located.
Its main Asian competitors for access to the U.S. textile market have been slapped with higher tariffs.
The hijack shows the capacity of groups like the BLA to not only carry out complex attacks but also engage in disinformation against the state.
Is the recent arrest of an ISKP commander a one-off instance, or will it lead to wider counterterrorism cooperation?
Does the dialogue have the blessings of the Pakistan military? And will Pakistan agree to concessions demanded by Kabul?
However, Pakistani domestic politics and propaganda campaigns could weaken the bond.
Trump 2.0 could be erring by viewing Pakistan solely through the lens of India and terrorism, ignoring its role as a trade hub, climate partner, and...
Islamabad’s bet on critical minerals could work, but only if it navigates the complex web of geopolitical and domestic obstacles with resolve.
Its public critique of Pakistan's CPEC security woes risks deepening diplomatic strain.
The former Pakistan PM’s conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case is imminent, say government officials.
The U.S. may not want to stake its ties with the Pakistani military to back a politically volatile and unpredictable figure like Khan.
Earlier this week, a Pakistani military court jailed 60 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers for attacking military installations after former...
In a surprising development earlier this week, the United States imposed sanctions on Pakistan’s state-run missile development agency and three...
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