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The Fragile Islamabad Framework: Navigating the US-Iran Paradox

SAT Commentary April 19, 2026

Cargo ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate. Photographer: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP/Getty Images

THE TENSION BREAKS: Why the Opening of Hormuz is the “Bailout” the Global Economy Needed

SAT Commentary April 18, 2026

Beyond the Deadlock: An Analysis of the 2026 Islamabad Talks

Azhar Zeeshan April 12, 2026

Explore how Pakistan is reclaiming its historical role as a global peace broker by facilitating a pivotal ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Islamabad Steers Global Peace: Inside the US-Iran Ceasefire

SAT Editorial Desk April 8, 2026

Israel-Iran conflict

Brinkmanship and Blackouts: How the Israel–US War on Iran Threatens Asia’s Economy and Climate Future

SAT Editorial Desk April 7, 2026

Illustration of US, Pakistan, and India missile capabilities showing Shaheen-III, Agni systems, and geopolitical tensions surrounding nuclear deterrence and threat narratives

The Myth of the Pakistani ICBM: Why Gabbard’s ‘Threat’ Narrative Defies Reality

Suffian Zafar and Muhammad Mahad Samija April 7, 2026

Pakistani leadership meeting Gulf and Middle Eastern officials during high-level diplomatic engagement, reflecting Pakistan’s role in regional mediation and multi-vector foreign policy in the Iran–US crisis

Better Call Pakistan: The Rise of Middle power in a Changing World Order

Haiqa Shah April 3, 2026

AI Image depicting US and Israel framing Iran as a threat, featuring military assets, missiles, and a divided Middle East map highlighting regional geopolitical tensions

The Myth of Iranian Threat

Suffian Zafar and Abdul Muhaymin Farooq March 28, 2026

Read Saba Ghulam Nabi's review of Muhammad Yousaf Malik's book, Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Kashmir. The book details the Kashmir conflict and human rights violations through the lens of international law.

Book Review: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Kashmir: A Tale of Unending Atrocities by Muhammad Yousaf Malik

Saba Ghulam Nabi March 26, 2026