The TTP dilemma: Afghanistan’s patronage and Pakistan’s resolve
Pakistan has once again unequivocally declared that it will hold no talks with the outlawed, ...
After decades of delay, final phase of Afghan repatriation begins
Eventually, the federal government has made a sane and strategic decision: to immediately repatriate all ...
Fragile peace: Why the Pak-Afghan ceasefire may not last
Although Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a ‘permanent’ ceasefire after bloody, days-long border clashes, ...
Why Pakistan needs a new model of governance
In Pakistan, people are deeply disturbed by the economic crisis and inflation, which have severely ...
Fault lines of a new era
In the past few years, several major international conflicts, alongside China’s determined efforts to bolster ...
Reassessing ex-FATA merger: A call for a new path forward
The special committee, established by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to propose reforms for the erstwhile ...
Pakistan-Saudi strategic alliance: A new era of regional security
The recently signed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement marks a pivotal geo-strategic milestone for ...
A bigger share for unity: Fixing Pakistan’s resource divide
Pakistan’s federal structure relies on the National Finance Commission (NFC) to distribute financial resources between ...
IS-K’s escalating threat in Balochistan
The claim by the Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) of responsibility for the September 3 suicide ...
Between militants and missteps
The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, which has been deteriorating since 2022, ...