A Fragile Opening: What the Pak-Afghan Trade Deal Really Means
The agreement gives Afghanistan vital export routes and positions Pakistan to advance its long-term vision of regional economic connectivity.
A Step Toward Stability: Afghanistan’s Pledge to Disarm the TTP
Afghanistan has pledged to disarm and relocate the TTP—a potential breakthrough in regional counterterrorism efforts.
The Megacity Meltdown: South Asia’s Urban Crisis
South Asia’s megacities are a brutal paradox—gleaming towers overshadowing crumbling infrastructure. As cities like Delhi, Dhaka, Karachi, and Lahore buckle under pollution, inequality, and dysfunction, the urban crisis can no longer be ignored.
May 2025: Trump Validates Pakistan’s Calm, Not India’s Claims
In a major shift, Donald Trump has backed Pakistan’s account of the 2025 crisis, dismissing India’s narrative and crediting Islamabad’s credible deterrence for preventing war. His statement reaffirms that diplomacy only worked because Pakistan held the line with calm strength.
Echo Chambers and Empire Dreams: How India Projects Its Own Lobbying
India accuses Pakistan of lobbying in Washington, but the real story lies in New Delhi’s sprawling influence machinery—PR firms, fake NGOs, and narrative warfare.
The Kashmir Equation: Rethinking Strategy Amid Shifting Geopolitics
At a SAT roundtable in Islamabad, key voices from policy, academia, and activism called for inclusive, strategic, and diplomatic approaches to the Kashmir crisis.
Pakistan and the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation
Pakistan’s long-standing cooperation with the IAEA highlights its responsible use of nuclear technology to meet energy needs and drive sustainable development.
Sanctioning Phantoms: The Case of The Resistance Front
When designations lack evidence, credibility suffers. States risk turning counterterrorism into propaganda, undermining diplomacy and rule of law.
Proxy, Partner, or Pawn: Situating the TTP in Taliban Strategy
The Afghan Taliban promised peace to the world, but their return to power has fuelled a surge of TTP violence in Pakistan. Why does a government seeking legitimacy refuse to act against its terrorist allies, and what complex forces shape this dangerous and calculated decision?