Pakistan is once again at a critical juncture in its war against terrorism. A resurgent Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has intensified its attacks, posing a severe
For over seven decades, Pakistan’s role in UN peacekeeping has defined its international standing. From the Congo in 1960 to modern missions in South Sudan and the DRC, Pakistani peacekeepers have shown courage, adaptability, and sacrifice. Their legacy is one of humanitarian commitment and global service.
Pakistan and China have launched CPEC 2.0, shifting from roads and energy to industries, technology, and trade. With $64 billion in projects and Gwadar Port at its heart, the initiative promises jobs, growth, and regional integration at a critical time.
Since 1947, Pakistan has used the UN General Assembly to advance causes of self-determination, decolonization, and justice. From supporting Algeria and Afghanistan to championing Palestine and combating Islamophobia, Pakistan’s consistent diplomatic efforts underscore its role as a defender of global equity and multilateralism.
Sindh is home to at least 16 distinct languages, yet official recognition remains limited to Vicholi Sindhi. This marginalization threatens cultural heritage, deepens social inequalities, and obscures the province’s rich linguistic mosaic. Reforming policies to include all regional tongues is essential for inclusivity and unity.
Pakistan’s active engagement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit reflected a strategic balancing act between security concerns, economic connectivity, and regional diplomacy. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif not only internationalized India’s Indus Waters Treaty move but also secured explicit SCO condemnation of terrorist attacks inside Pakistan. Coupled with key bilateral meetings with China, Russia, Turkiye, Iran, and Azerbaijan, Islamabad emerged from the summit with both narrative and diplomatic gains, reinforcing its role as a pivotal regional actor.
For generations of the Pakistani diaspora, belonging in the West has felt conditional, while Pakistan remains both a sanctuary and a source of frustration. Their lived experiences, shaped by partition memories, racial hostility abroad, and continued engagement with Pakistan, reveal a paradox of love, responsibility, and disillusionment.
As the UN General Assembly meets under the theme of peace and cooperation, Pakistan highlights its struggle against cross-border terrorism, proxy wars, and external agendas undermining its stability.
Unlike its peak years of 2007–2009, the TTP no longer commands territory but operates through small decentralized cells that blend into civilian populations. This shift poses an unprecedented challenge for Pakistan’s security forces, where every strike risks civilian casualties and fuels propaganda. The dilemma is not unique, echoing ISIS in Iraq and Boko Haram in Nigeria, but it demands a collective civil-military response to deny militants both sanctuary and narrative advantage.
Explore how Pakistan’s 1965 war legacy connects to today’s hybrid warfare—disinformation, proxies, and economic pressure reshaping national defense.