CPEC’s Security and Connectivity Mission
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has evolved beyond its original infrastructure focus into a comprehensive strategy poised to transform Pakistan’s economy and promote regional integration. This is a strategic...
Deconstructing the Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Agreement Narrative
The recent signing of a preferential trade agreement (PTA) between Pakistan and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, heralded by both parties as a landmark...
Unpacking the UK’s E-Visa Promise
The UK Home Office's announcement of e-visas for Pakistani students and short-term workers, effective July 15th, has been heralded as a watershed moment, a...
Did Trump Really Stop a War?
The assertion that trade diplomacy single-handedly averted a major military conflagration between India and Pakistan in 2025, as recently reiterated, presents a dangerously oversimplified...
China Renames 89 Places in Arunachal Pradesh
The most recent move by China to change the names of 27 addition places in Arunachal Pradesh is a calculated, aggressive and symbolic move...
The Human Cost of Israel’s Cross-Border Operations
However, over the last 20 months, the size and scope of Israeli military campaigns have gone beyond the frontiers of Gaza and the occupied...
Why Framing Qatar as Israel’s “Next Enemy”
A concerning narrative is gaining traction within certain Israeli circles, aggressively propelled by media outlets and commentators. Framed by articles like Elazar Gabay's incendiary...
US Commendations Highlight Counter-Terrorism Alliance
In the intricate and often contentious geopolitical landscape of South Asia, the counter-terrorism alliance between Pakistan and the United States has been a defining,...
Al-Qaeda’s Global Footprint
In the volatile geopolitical climate of South Asia, the recent Pahalgam terrorist incident has reignited tensions between India and Pakistan, with India amplifying diplomatic...
Trade Over Tensions
Recent diplomatic overtures between Pakistan and Afghanistan, catalysed by China’s strategic mediation, signal a transformative phase in their historically complex relationship. The Beijing trilateral...