In the complex geopolitical landscape of South and Central Asia, Afghanistan’s trajectory since August 2021 continues to evoke deep concern and critical reflection. The return of the Taliban to power self-styled as the “Islamic Emirate” has been presented by its leadership as the re-establishment of an Islamic system grounded in Sharia. Yet, a closer examination […]
Kalat’s Accession: Fact vs Fiction
In the crowded arena of political narratives few claims are as persistently repeated and as casually distorted as the assertion that Pakistan “forcibly occupied” Kalat. It is a slogan that thrives on simplification not substance. Once examined through the lens of history, law and context, the claim begins to unravel. First, it is essential to […]
Separating Fact from Fiction: The CHPM Report
In moments of crisis between nuclear-armed states, analysis does not merely record events, it shapes understanding, policy choices and future risk-taking. That is why assessments of such crises must be grounded in evidence, balance and intellectual honesty. When these standards are compromised, analysis can slip into advocacy, reinforcing narratives instead of explaining realities. The Centre […]
Pakistan-US Relations: Toward Strategic Convergence
Pakistan-United States relations are quietly entering one of their more constructive and pragmatic phases in recent years. Moving beyond earlier cycles dominated by crisis-driven engagement or narrowly defined security exchanges, the relationship is now shaped by a broader convergence rooted in economics, technology and cooperative risk management in a competitive global environment. Despite enduring structural […]
Digital Pakistan
Pakistan is steadily carving a new national trajectory, one that places citizens, transparency, and technology at the heart of governance. Under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025 and the oversight of the National Digital Commission, the establishment and operationalisation of the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) mark a decisive shift toward a modern, accountable, and digitally […]
Pakistan Warns World on Iniad’s Indus Treaty Halt
Pakistan recently used the Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum Roundtable in Brussels to warn the international community that India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) poses a serious threat to regional stability, water security and the credibility of international agreements. Speaking at the forum, Pakistani delegates emphasised that the IWT, widely regarded as one of […]
From Fear to Freedom
It is often said that evil eventually perishes where it was born. The same may now be proving true in Afghanistan. For years, the Taliban’s brutal actions and extremist ideology have held the entire region hostage, spreading fear and instability across borders. Yet, change appears to be unfolding from within. The Afghan people, long silenced […]
Taliban’s Promises: Deception or Strategy?
In diplomacy, honouring commitments is the bedrock of a nation’s credibility. When states fail to implement agreements and assurances, their standing in the international system erodes, and diplomatic isolation follows. Successful diplomacy requires alignment between words and deeds; promises must represent lasting trust, not temporary convenience. Afghanistan again stands before the world’s conscience with a […]