The year 2025 has been marked with a dramatic shift in geopolitical alliances. The Pak-US relations which have always been described as “inconsistent”, “complex” and “turbulent” experienced a reset. On the other hand, the “special bond” between the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and President Trump which was making rounds in the media at the […]
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EU-Pakistan reaffirm strategic partnership at 15th Joint Commission
The European Union (EU)-Pakistan 15th Joint Commission was held in Brussels, reviewing political and economic developments and advancing cooperation in democracy, trade, development, climate, migration, and technology under the Strategic Engagement Plan, while reaffirming their commitment to regional stability. According to press release issued by Economic Affairs Ministry here Thursday, the meetings of the Sub-Groups […]
US sees opportunity to expand strategic ties with Pakistan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the US sees an opportunity to expand its strategic relationship with Pakistan and that the recent strengthening of ties between the two countries does not come at the expense of Washington’s relationship with New Delhi. He made these remarks during a press briefing on Saturday, during which […]
Strategic Crossroads
Washington’s renewed outreach to Pakistan comes at a time when the region’s balance of power is again shifting. Senator Marco Rubio’s remarks about expanding strategic cooperation, echoed by US diplomats seeking engagement on minerals and counterterrorism, suggest that Pakistan is once more seen as a partner of consequence. The offer carries opportunity, but it also […]
COAS, Sisi stress coordination on matters of strategic interest
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el?Sisi stressed on Saturday the need for further coordination between their countries on matters of mutual strategic interest. A statement issued by the ISPR said the army chief held a meeting with the Egyptian president at the Itihadia Presidential Palace […]
Strategic Reawakening
For decades, Pakistan’s foreign policy moved in cycles of dependence and retreat. Each era began with alliances built on promises of support and ended with disappointment. The Cold War tied policy to external patrons, and the post-9/11 period turned cooperation into coercion. Those patterns no longer define the present. The present landscape, thanks to a […]
Strategic Malfunction or Miscalculation?
Afghanistan is the most sought-after landmass, perhaps due to its geographical location. From Alexander (I do not write Great with his name as most people do), to the British via the Moghuls, and the Soviets to the Americans, nearly every military power of the time has invaded this country. Some stayed for an extended period […]
Strategic Landscape of South Asia (Part II)
These global developments have had a profound impact on South Asia’s security paradigm, influencing Indian leadership’s strategic behaviour and endangering regional stability. Four key outcomes stand out: 1. India as a Net Security Provider: In the Indo-Pacific balance of power struggle, India presented itself as a “Net Security Provider” to exploit geopolitical competition. The U.S. […]
PBA hosts Saudi delegation to advance strategic investment
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), in collaboration with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), welcomed a high-level Saudi business delegation led by His Highness Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council (SPJBC). The visit, spanning October 7-11, 2025, aimed to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Pakistan and […]
Strategic Landscape of South Asia (Part 1)
The strategic landscape of South Asia is mainly defined by the balance of power equation between two nuclear states, India and Pakistan. The conflictual relationship of India with other states is also becoming a perpetual driver of evolving security dynamics in South Asia. Unlike other regions where shared prosperity and cooperative frameworks are a priority, […]