
The Fragile Islamabad Framework: Navigating the US-Iran Paradox
Washington claims victory, Tehran warns of war, and the IRGC loses patience. Is this the dawn of a new peace, or just a mirage in the desert?

Washington claims victory, Tehran warns of war, and the IRGC loses patience. Is this the dawn of a new peace, or just a mirage in the desert?

The “completely open” Strait of Hormuz is a major win for diplomacy, but at what cost? We dive into the hidden terms of the deal and the fragile future of the Middle East.

Pakistan faces a growing water crisis despite vast natural resources. Exploring the Indus Basin, energy potential, and urgent reforms for sustainable growth.

An in-depth analysis of the US naval blockade on Iran, examining its legal basis, strategic intent, and potential impact on the Strait of Hormuz, global energy markets, and regional stability.

A critical analysis of India’s 2025 defence reforms, examining military modernisation, rising defence spending, indigenous production challenges, and structural limitations in achieving operational effectiveness in South Asia.

Dive into an analytical perspective of the 2026 Islamabad Talks between the US and Iran. Despite a deadlock, discover why Pakistan’s historic mediation is a major geopolitical victory that averted a global crisis.

Pakistan’s transport sector faces a dual crisis as soaring fuel prices and subsidized public transport squeeze private operators. This op-ed explores the economic fallout.

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

The ceasefire efforts led by Pakistan face uncertainty as US rhetoric escalates tensions with Iran. Explore how the conflict risks disrupting Asia’s energy security, economic stability, and climate goals.

Explore why the US Director of National Intelligence’s claim of a Pakistani missile threat to the American homeland is a strategic mischaracterization. This analysis breaks down Pakistan’s regionally confined “credible minimum deterrence” and the double standards in Washington’s treatment of South Asian nuclear powers.