Themes
Diplomacy & geopolitics
India’s Hostile Strategy Against Pakistan: A Historical and Geopolitical Perspective
Sohail Ahmed
August 19, 2025
Since 1947, India has pursued a consistent strategy to undermine Pakistan—from Kashmir and the 1971 war to today’s subversion in Balochistan—posing enduring threats to Pakistan’s sovereignty.
A Framework for US-Pakistan Cooperation in Mineral Resource Development
SAT Editorial Desk
August 15, 2025
Pakistan’s $8 trillion in untapped mineral reserves presents a rare opportunity for a strategic US-Pakistan partnership. With critical minerals vital for technology, defense, and clean energy, such cooperation could secure America’s supply chains while transforming Pakistan’s economy.
A New Era in Pakistan–Syria Relations After Assad
Mohammed Saad
August 12, 2025
Pakistan–Syria ties span decades of military, cultural, and diplomatic engagement. In the post-Assad era, Islamabad sees new opportunities for cooperation in trade, security, and heritage.
Economy & Trade
The Economic Case for a Deeper US-Pakistan Partnership
SAT Editorial Desk
August 13, 2025
Amid shifting global supply chains and great-power rivalry, Pakistan offers the United States untapped opportunities in minerals, technology, energy, and human capital.
The New Road to Central Asia
SAT Editorial Desk
August 7, 2025
After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Pakistan offers a vital overland corridor to Central Asia, unlocking trade, stability, and strategic influence.
The Hollow Middle: Why Growth Isn’t Building a Stable Middle Class in South Asia
SAT Editorial Desk
July 29, 2025
Despite impressive GDP numbers, South Asia’s middle class remains fragile, eroded by inequality, informal work, and jobless growth
Environment & Climate Change
Pakistan Is Drowning: When Will We Stop Treating Climate as an Afterthought?
Laiba Abbas Khan
August 17, 2025
Pakistan is already in climate catastrophe. Deadly floods, landslides, and heatwaves expose weak governance and demand urgent action.
The Shared Storm: South Asia’s Climate Crisis
SAT Editorial Desk
July 10, 2025
As monsoon floods return, South Asia faces a deeper crisis: climate change. Vanishing glaciers, rising seas, and food insecurity threaten the region’s future. Without urgent cooperation, this climate time bomb could trigger widespread instability.
Permanent Court of Arbitration 2025: When Law Defused the Water Weapon
SAT Editorial Desk
June 29, 2025
In a decisive blow to unilateralism, the PCA upheld the Indus Waters Treaty, marking a major legal and diplomatic win for Pakistan.
Governance & Public Policy
Why AI Won’t Replace Jobs: The Economic and Political Reality Behind the Headlines
Qaisar Sohail Bhatti
August 15, 2025
AI will change jobs, but high costs, regulations, and human skills mean it will partner with us rather than replace us entirely.
Pakistan: A Beacon of Hope for South Asia
SAT Editorial Desk
August 11, 2025
From economic revival to global diplomacy, Pakistan’s transformation offers a blueprint for turning adversity into sustainable progress.
The Settler-Colonial Playbook: India’s Demographic Project in Kashmir
SAT Editorial Desk
August 5, 2025
India’s 2019 revocation of Article 370 marked the beginning of a settler-colonial project in Kashmir, echoing methods seen in Palestine, Crimea, and 1947 Jammu.
Security & Counter Terrorism
Professors, Students, and Suicide Bombers: How the BLA Exploits Education System
SAT Commentary
August 18, 2025
The case of Dr. Usman Qazi, a university professor arrested for facilitating the BLA, underscores a disturbing trend: the radicalization of Pakistan’s educated youth. From Quaid-e-Azam University students to Shari Baloch’s suicide attack, these examples reveal how the insurgency exploits academic and social networks while pursuing an ethno-fascist campaign of violence.
USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue
SAT Commentary
August 13, 2025
The August 2025 USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue marked a cooperative reset, targeting major terror groups and modernizing joint strategies.
Emerging India-Israel Nexus in Balochistan
SAT Editorial Desk
August 13, 2025
Balochistan’s insurgency has shifted from tribal uprisings to foreign-backed militancy targeting Pakistan’s strategic assets.
Social issues
Professors, Students, and Suicide Bombers: How the BLA Exploits Education System
SAT Commentary
August 18, 2025
The case of Dr. Usman Qazi, a university professor arrested for facilitating the BLA, underscores a disturbing trend: the radicalization of Pakistan’s educated youth. From Quaid-e-Azam University students to Shari Baloch’s suicide attack, these examples reveal how the insurgency exploits academic and social networks while pursuing an ethno-fascist campaign of violence.
USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue
SAT Commentary
August 13, 2025
The August 2025 USA–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue marked a cooperative reset, targeting major terror groups and modernizing joint strategies.
Emerging India-Israel Nexus in Balochistan
SAT Editorial Desk
August 13, 2025
Balochistan’s insurgency has shifted from tribal uprisings to foreign-backed militancy targeting Pakistan’s strategic assets.