Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and most resource-rich province, has been in a state of constant turmoil for decades. The blazing fire of insurgency in the province has engulfed several developmental initiatives, innocent civilians, and security personnel. A sharp surge in attacks has been recorded over the past five years, with 2025 being the deadliest year. According […]
The Strategic Reordering of US-Pakistan Relations
The US-Pak relationship, which had been described as “turbulent” and “inconsistent” in the past, is currently entering a more constructive phase. Contrary to the earlier engagements limited mainly to the security sector, both countries are now actively pursuing multi-domain cooperation ranging from trade and investment, critical minerals and mining to information technology and artificial intelligence. […]
Is the Doha Accord an Appropriate Precedent for Pakistan?
Former US envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, proposed through a tweet that Pakistan should sign a bilateral pact like that of the Doha Accord with Kabul. The tweet came on the heels of DG ISPR’s press conference, wherein he assailed the Afghan rulers for not honouring the Doha agreement. While Khalilzad thinks an agreement similar […]
Strategic Comeback
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 […]
Thankless Neighbour, Costly Consequences
For decades, Pakistan has been Afghanistan’s largest trading partner, primary transit corridor and most reliable humanitarian outlet. Not only this, but Pakistan also openly welcomed millions of Afghan refugees as its own in times of conflict. The state not only provided them with shelter but also gave them the leeway to operate businesses for almost […]
Afghanistan’s Descent
Four years into the Taliban rule, Afghanistan continues to rapidly descend into chaos due to several reasons. The first and foremost is the precarious security situation. Since the Taliban’s return to power, the country has become a hotbed of several extremist groups- the most prominent being the ISIS-Khorasan, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and Al-Qaeda. Despite their assurances, […]
Pure Hypocrisy
Pakistan assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for July. However, as expected, the announcement was met with hue and cry from the hostile elements like Harbiyar Marri. Marri took to social media and questioned Pakistan’s eligibility to preside over the council by throwing accusations at Pakistan regarding human rights abuses against […]
Indian Funding and Proxy Conflicts
A Greek poet, Hesiod, famously said, “A bad neighbour is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing”. The quote resonates quite well with Pakistan whose eastern and northwestern neighbours, namely India and Afghanistan, continue to be a persistent nuisance for it. From supporting Mukti Bahini in East Pakistan to funding […]
Terrorism Cloaked in Faith
At the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan has once again voiced deep concern over the serious threat it faces from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the largest UN-designated terrorist group operating from Afghan territory. Despite numerous diplomatic efforts, Pakistan’s calls for meaningful action from Afghan authorities have gone unheeded. The rising number of terrorist attacks is […]
Ehsanullah Ehsan: RAW’s Pen Against Pakistan
In an era marked by hybrid warfare and media manipulation, the lines between journalism, propaganda and psychological warfare have been increasingly blurred. India has a track record of disinformation campaigns and engaging in narrative battles, using both traditional and digital media to influence domestic as well as international opinion for destabilisation. A striking example of […]