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Suicide Bomber Kills 12 Outside Islamabad Court
A suicide bomber killed at least 12 people and injured several others outside a district court in Pakistan’s capital on Tuesday, Interior Minister Mohsin...
Afghanistan’s Betrayed Peace
The 2020 Doha Agreement set out a compact between the United States and the Taliban that was explicitly premised on reciprocal commitments: withdrawal of...
Despite Collapse of Peace Talks, Ceasefire Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Holds
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed, according to a Taliban spokesperson. The failure was attributed to Pakistan demanding that Afghanistan take responsibility...
Canada’s Support for Media Literacy in Pakistan
In a rapidly changing digital world, the fight against misinformation and digital manipulation has become a defining challenge for democracies everywhere. Recognizing this, the...
Pakistan Cancels Eni LNG Cargoes, Seeks to Reshape Qatar Gas Deals
Pakistan has reached an agreement with Italy’s Eni to cancel 21 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes scheduled for 2026 and 2027, according to an...
Stagecraft at Sea: Hybrid Warfare and the Risk of a Manufactured Maritime Crisis
In the restless waters between Karachi and Kutch, power is no longer measured only in ships or missiles but in narratives. The Arabian Sea,...
Pakistan to Deploy First Chinese Submarine in 2026, Boosting Naval Power
Pakistan’s Navy expects to induct its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine by 2026 under a $5 billion defense deal with Beijing, according to Navy Chief...
Between Hawks and Doves: A Precarious Tightrope of Kabul and Islamabad
The popular expression ‘pass the buck’ was first used in American poker games, where a player, to avert the burden of dealing, would pass...
China’s Hangor submarine delivery to Pakistan: assessing naval-power balance shift
Submarine induction:
Pakistan's naval power was claimed to be bolstered in mid-August 2025 when China gave Pakistan its third Hangor-class submarine. With their sophisticated sensors...
Afghanistan – Pakistan Return to Negotiating Table in Istanbul
Afghanistan and Pakistan have restarted peace talks in Istanbul after initially ending without agreement. This new round of talks was prompted by mediators from...