Maria Shahbaz Case and the Exploitation of Religion for Political Agendas

SAT Commentary

Taliban under Akhundzada issues “Preachers’ Law”

New Book Exposes the Reality of the Taliban

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Iran Calls Out Indian Media’s Hostility Against Khamanei’s Funeral

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Once separated by Cold War rivalries and competing alliances, Pakistan and Russia are increasingly finding common ground in energy, connectivity, counterterrorism, and regional diplomacy, symbolized by their national flags displayed together.

IRS, University of World Civiliations Boost Momentum for Pakistan-Russia Ties

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Rupert Lowe MP speaking in the UK Parliament alongside imagery representing UK-Pakistan visa and deportation policy tensions

Rupert Lowe’s Threats Against Pakistan Expose a British Legal Failure

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Kharjeeyat and the Ideological Grammar of Extremism in Pakistan

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On May 2, 2026, an X Space session was held under the title “One Year Later: Military Gains, Diplomatic Wins and Pakistan’s Position.” The discussion assessed Pakistan’s evolving strategic posture in the aftermath of developments following May 2025, with a focus on shifts in military credibility, diplomatic positioning, and international perception.

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Roundtables

At a SAT roundtable in Islamabad, key voices from policy, academia, and activism called for inclusive, strategic, and diplomatic approaches to the Kashmir crisis.

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Webinars

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Commentary

Maria Shahbaz Case and the Exploitation of Religion for Political Agendas

SAT Commentary

In recent months, certain vested lobbies in Europe have seized upon the case of Maria Shahbaz, a Christian girl who voluntarily converted to Islam and

Rupert Lowe’s Threats Against Pakistan Expose a British Legal Failure

SAT Commentary

Rupert Lowe’s response to Pakistan’s conditions for repatriating a convicted offender was not a policy position; it was a threat list. End all Pakistani visas,

Down The Line

UK and EU envoys publicly acknowledge TTP safe havens in Afghanistan, marking a pivotal shift in European diplomatic posture toward Taliban governance

What Europe Now Says About Afghanistan Matters

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Recent statements by British and European envoys signal a decisive shift in how the West frames Afghanistan-based terrorism, and validate concerns Pakistan has long raised alone

Months of quiet diplomacy in Tehran, Islamabad and Beijing helped end the US-Iran standoff and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

How Pakistan Talked Washington and Tehran Off the Brink

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For most of this spring, the Strait of Hormuz was less a shipping lane than a held breath. Tankers idled off Bandar Abbas, insurers quietly

UNSC chamber New York where Pakistan China BLA sanctions proposal was blocked

How Great-Power Rivalry Broke the UN Sanctions Regime

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The West’s blocking of BLA sanctions at the UNSC reveals how geopolitical competition is hollowing out the UN’s counterterrorism architecture, and what Pakistan must do next.