The Inferno in the Global Arena: Shadows of Pride, Silence and Fire
“Verily, We have granted you a clear victory.” (Sūrah al-Fatḥ 48:1) Yet today the ummah watches not a clear opening, but a choking smoke rising over seas and…
The Public Purview
Pakistan foreign policy
Field Marshal: The Master of Strategic Equilibrium
By Abdul Basit Alvi A balanced foreign policy focused on autonomy and diversification allows states outside the superpower tier to protect sovereignty and long-term…
Pakistan joins seven Muslim states in rejecting Israel’s West Bank measures
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have jointly rejected Israel’s recent measures in the occupied West Bank, saying the steps amount to expansionist…
IRS hosts launch of Urdu translation of Tragedy in Kashmir in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD — The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) on Monday hosted the launch of the Urdu translation of Tragedy in Kashmir, a landmark historical…
The Kashmir dispute in the aftermath of the 2025 conflict discussed at CASS webinar
Islamabad: The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, organised a webinar titled “The Kashmir Dispute in the Aftermath of the 2025 Conflict”…
PM Shehbaz reiterates firm Kashmir stance, warns of reciprocal response to India
MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance on Kashmir, warning that the country would respond to India “in the same…
No Permanent Friends
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Positive thinking and optimism are among the noblest ways to approach life, for they inspire resilience and hope. Yet…
The Gaza Peace Board: A Potential Pitfall for Pakistan’s Army – Or a Golden Opportunity Which Comes Once in Centuries?
Pakistan’s decision to join President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza has stirred deep reflection from Lahore’s bustling streets to the quiet corners…
Pakistan, seven Muslim-majority states warn Israel’s ceasefire breaches could derail Gaza stability efforts
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries on Sunday condemned what they described as repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire by Israel, warning that the…
Pakistan not part of Abraham Accords, Foreign Office clarifies
Islamabad — Pakistan has no connection with the Abraham Accords and will not become part of the initiative, the Foreign Office said on Thursday,…