An analysis of the 2023 SCO Foreign Ministers’ Summit, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s visit to India, the Kashmir dispute, India–Pakistan tensions, terrorism allegations and the impact of nationalist politics on regional diplomacy.Read More

Turkey’s 2023 elections offer important lessons for Pakistan on electoral integrity, democratic continuity and institutional trust. Explore how credible elections, political leadership and respect for constitutional rules can strengthen democracy.Read More

Pakistan’s rising poverty reflects inflation, unemployment, declining household incomes, weak human capital and structural policy gaps. Explore its causes, consequences, government responses and the way forward for sustainable poverty reduction.Read More

Pakistan’s journey towards the Sustainable Development Goals reflects both progress and persistent challenges. Explore the country’s SDG performance, implementation gaps, institutional efforts and path towards achieving the 2030 Agenda.Read More

Pakistan’s poverty rate is rising again amid inflation, unemployment, declining real incomes and structural weaknesses. This analysis examines the causes, consequences, government initiatives and policy solutions to Pakistan’s growing poverty and development dilemma.Read More

The debate over new provinces in Pakistan raises critical questions about governance, representation, ethnic identity, resource distribution and federalism. This article examines the historical demands for new provinces, constitutional requirements under Article 239, key administrative and economic challenges, and whether stronger local governments under Article 140-A could provide a more effective alternative.Read More

Pakistan–US relations are witnessing renewed convergence in counterterrorism, trade, critical minerals and defence cooperation. Yet structural constraints involving China, India and great-power competition raise a crucial question: is the latest rapprochement a durable partnership or another phase of strategic pragmatism?Read More

The US–Israel–Iran conflict presents Pakistan with serious security, economic and diplomatic challenges while creating an opportunity to revive its role as a middle-power mediator. The article examines Pakistan’s strategic choices, regional vulnerabilities and potential role in promoting dialogue and stability.Read More

Pakistan's renewed wave of terrorism threatens national security, CPEC, foreign investment and regional stability. This article examines the TTP challenge, Afghanistan factor, CPEC security and the strategic reforms needed to transform Pakistan's counterterrorism and security paradigm.Read More

COP28 marked a historic shift in global climate diplomacy, from transitioning away from fossil fuels to operationalising the Loss and Damage Fund. This article assesses its achievements, shortcomings, climate justice implications and lessons for building Pakistan's climate resilience.Read More