Pakistan at the Crossroads: Security, Economic and Strategic Fallout of the US-Israel-Iran Conflict

The escalating tensions between US-Israel and Iran threaten Pakistan’s economy, security, oil imports, remittances, and regional stability amid border conflicts.
Operation “Epic Fury” and the Limitations of Air Power

Discover why US-Israel air strikes on Iran during Operation Epic Fury will fail to force regime change due to airpower limitations
Content Category: Commentary
Pakistan’s Anti-Smuggling Victory Echoes in Warsaw

Pakistan cuts illegal migration to EU by 47% via 1,700+ arrests. Europe hails it as frontline partner, eyes legal labor paths amid crime-terror links.
What Was Different This Time? Pakistan-Afghanistan Skirmishes on the Pak-Afghan border

What changed in the Feb 26 Pak-Afghan clashes? From restraint to calibrated force, Pakistan signaled a tougher, proactive border doctrine.
Russia–Ukraine War, Four Years Later
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Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has evolved into a costly stalemate with far-reaching geopolitical and economic consequences.
PM Shehbaz Meets Qatari Emir, Reaffirms Strategic and Economic Partnership

PM Shehbaz meets Qatar’s Emir in Doha, reaffirming strong ties and advancing strategic economic cooperation.
Three Youths Killed in Kishtwar Encounter; Questions Raised Over Conduct of Operations

Three youth killed in Kishtwar encounter spark fresh debate over alleged fake encounters and accountability in Kashmir.
Taliban’s Ethnic Monopoly Deepens Afghanistan’s Instability: Dr Ibrahim Al-Marashi

Dr Ibrahim warns Taliban’s ethnic exclusion fuels instability, militancy, and regional security concerns across Afghanistan.
Deconstructing the Deprivation Myth
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For decades, Balochistan’s underdevelopment has been framed as a story of federal neglect. But does the data support that claim?