Huma Baqai

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Caught in the Middle

The US-China strategic rivalry has huge repercussions and implications for Pakistan

Corridor of Peace

Pakistan and China are open to the idea of the Taliban-led Afghanistan joining themultibillion-dollar CPEC project

US-China Rivalry: Impact on South Asia

US’s messy withdrawal from Afghanistan, the humiliating collapse of the US propped up Ghani Government and the Afghan National Army, and the subsequent spectacular capture of power by the Taliban has further strengthened China’s position in the region.

Frenemies Forever?

Perfectly timed, Zahid Hussain’s No-Win War is a jaw-dropping portrayal of the turbulent US-Pakistan relations against the backdrop of the Afghan war

Victor Doesn’t Take All

Biden wins the White House, but Trump’s legacy remains entrenched

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Pakistan’s Choices Amid Global Isolation & Economic Fragmentation

Growing trade restrictions may reverse economic integration and undermine...

Varying Regional Penchants

In the first-half of 2023, some interesting developments in...

India’s UNSC Reform Agenda Amidst Regional Intricacies

The unresolved border disputes, past military interventions, and alleged espionage activities raise alarm bells about India's ability to contribute to regional stability. Moreover, its tendency to adopt an assertive stance rather than addressing these issues transparently further clouds its credentials in global security affairs.

Islam’s Power of Patience, Forgiveness

Holy Qur'an's ethical heartbeats resonated within the very social milieu of its revelation, intertwining religious, moral, and legal obligations under the vast expanse of God's will.