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Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Wakhan Corridor: A Forgotten Gateway

Pakistan seeks to unlock the Wakhan Corridor for direct access to Central Asia, but the trade policies of Afghanistan stand in the way.

Trump’s Afghanistan Gambit: The Ghost of Abandoned US Weapons Haunts the Region

Abandoned US weapons worth $7.12 billion has turned Afghanistan into a militant stronghold, fueling regional instability.

The Geopolitics of Kashmir: India’s Defence Minister Asserts AJK’s Integration into India

India’s Defence Minister claims AJK’s residents favor joining India, escalating tensions with Pakistan over the Kashmir dispute.

China’s Foreign Minister Criticizes US Tariffs And Accuses The Country Of ‘Meeting Good With Evil’

China’s Foreign Minister warns of “meeting good with evil” as Beijing vows to “firmly counter” US tariffs amid trade tensions.

US-Ukraine Talks To Take Place In Saudi Arabia Next Week, Zelenskyy Says

US and Ukraine to meet in Saudi Arabia next week for peace talks after Washington suspends military aid and intelligence sharing.

Iran Displays New Military Capabilities Amid Rising 2025 Uncertainty

Iran showcases military power with new missiles, drones, and warships amid rising tensions with the U.S. and Israel.

Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport: A Grand Infrastructure Without Flights—What Went Wrong?

Why has Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport failed to take off, and what does this tell us about the country’s broader developmental challenges?

Taliban’s Shifting Storylines: Is ISIS-K Really a ‘Foreign’ Problem

Al-Mirsaad and Zabihullah Mujahid’s attempt to downplay Muhammad Sharif Jafar’s role in the Kabul airport attack is a desperate deflection.—raising serious questions.

Pakistan, UAE Sign MoU to Boost Investment in SEZs

PM Shehbaz met IFZA delegation of UAE, oversaw an MoU for investment in SEZs of Pakistan, led an anti-polio meet, and backed Gaza’s rebuild.