National

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, ...
International

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 ...
National

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, ...
National

Why Pakistan needs a new model of governance

In Pakistan, people are deeply disturbed by the economic crisis and inflation, which have severely ...
National

Fault lines of a new era

In the past few years, several major international conflicts, alongside China’s determined efforts to bolster ...
National

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 ...
National

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 ...
National

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 ...
National

IS-K’s escalating threat in Balochistan

The claim by the Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) of responsibility for the September 3 suicide ...
National

Between militants and missteps

The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, which has been deteriorating since 2022, ...