Afghanistan as Regional Terrorism Hub
Afghanistan is sliding back into a role the region knows too well: a permissive base for militants, smugglers, and recruiters…
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Kech’s Balicha Abduction and the Cost of Selective Outrage
The abduction of Nargis in Kech’s Balicha area on January 28, 2026, should end any confusion about who pays the…
Saira Jabeen Makes History
From the narrow lanes of Rumbur in the Kalash valley to the bright lights of international cricket, Saira Jabeen has…
Why Pakistan and the United States Still Need Each Other
Pakistan and the United States are quietly moving into a phase of practical alignment, even if the relationship still carries…
Al Qaeda’s Eastern Afghan Comeback Through Hidden Bases
Reports that Al Qaeda is building weapons and support bases in eastern Afghanistan, focused on attacking government and strategic centers…
How Pakistan Can Make Reform Stick in 2026
Pakistan’s economy has earned a rare thing over the past two years, breathing room. In 2023, default talk was not…
Indus Waters in Abeyance
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 has long been held up as a rare success story: a robust, technical…
The Systemic Weaknesses Undermining India’s Nuclear Credibility
India’s expanding nuclear profile is often framed as a marker of its rise as a major power, an emblem of…
Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan’s Democratic Framework
The completion of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly’s term and the appointment of Interim Chief Minister Justice (R) Yar Muhammad mark more…
The Political Economy of Protest in AJK
Life is undeniably getting harder for many families across Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Rising prices and economic pressure are real,…