Trajectory of Pakistan-TTP Peace Talks

Peace negotiations between Pakistan and TTP are not a first-time-happening. But, what is unique about the latest round of peace talks? What is the possibility of success? What are the possible gains and anticipated losses if a settlement is to be concluded?
Pakistan-TTP Negotiations
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On-going negotiations between Pakistan and TTP; what are the stakes for Pakistan and the Interim Government of Afghanistan? What are the potential detrimental factors that can sabotage the smoothly progressing peace process, that includes the key involvement of Tribal elders?
India’s Ingress Into Afghanistan: Why Should Pakistan Worry
Afghanistan in influx – can Pakistan afford to allow India to make in-roads into Afghanistan once again? How much worrisome is India\’s gradually growing ingress in Afghanistan?
Trade Ease Initiatives by Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry
In a recent follow-up meeting of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) led by Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Mohammad Sadiq, all the relevant government bodies took part and briefed on the progress on various initiatives to ease and facilitate trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Afghan Inter-ministerial coordination cell (AICC) was […]
A Surge in Afghanistan’s coal export to Pakistan
The worldwide rise in coal prices has made Pakistan turn towards Afghanistan to meet its coal demand. Consequently, coal export to Pakistan has spiked in recent days. The spokesperson for the Ministry of finance, Ahmad Wali Haqmal, reported that around two million tons of coal have been exported to Pakistan worth 4 billion Afghanis. He […]
Heat Alert – South Asia Facing Intense Heat Waves

The April-May heatwaves in Pakistan and India highlight climate change effects, with rising risks to health and food security.
Imran Khan’s Ultimatum: Call for Sit-In

Imran Khan’s sit-in ultimatum and crackdown highlight Pakistan’s volatile political landscape and the ongoing rally situation.
Blazing Horizon: Sherani Forest Fire Extinguished After Days of Fire-Fighting Operation

On Wednesday, 18th May 2022, a blaze in the chilgoza forest of Sherani District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan started turning into a large scale wild fire. The forest nestled in the Koh-i-Sulaiman mountains gradually began to be consumed and burnt down by the expanding fire. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) along with […]
The Latest Peace Talks Between Pakistan and TTP, Mediated by Kabul
The latest round of peace talks between Pakistan and TTP have been facilitated by the Afghan Interim Government. Prior to the peace talks, the region remained hostile since August last year and Pakistan’s security forces were attacked multiple times in North and South Waziristan. Based on Pakistan’s concerns over militant factions gaining ground from Afghanistan […]
IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PAKISTAN : STRUGGLE, SACRIFICE & STATECRAFT

From every pinch of history to present day challenges, Pakistan Day calls for revisiting and re-establishing the ideologues and visions that guided the founding fathers to its demand and creation. March 23rd is a resolve to stand by those commitments and nurture them each day.