USCIRF recommends placing Taliban-led Afghanistan on the “Countries of Particular Concern” list due to systematic religious persecution, gender oppression, and suppression of dissent under the
Insurgent networks exploit “disappearances” in Balochistan to evade security forces, carry out attacks, and destabilize Pakistan, highlighting the urgent need for robust counterterrorism and national
This analysis explores Pakistan’s strategic recalibration in international cricket amid structural inequities, focusing on the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, financial dominance of the
Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day 2026 with nationwide and international expressions of support for the Kashmiri struggle. The day highlights humanitarian crises, demographic and legal
Pakistan’s first indigenous Index of Transparency and Accountability (iTAP) reveals the gap between how citizens perceive corruption and what
Introduction: Evidence Over Perception In a nation long grappling with perceptions of bureaucratic opacity and institutional inertia, Pakistan’s first indigenous Index of Transparency and Accountability
The Balochistan Liberation Army’s inclusion of women and elderly combatants marks a shift in militant tactics, challenging Pakistan’s security apparatus and highlighting the need for
This piece traces the persecution of Rohingya Muslims to British colonial governance in Burma, showing how ethnic classification, divide-and-rule policies, and citizenship laws institutionalised exclusion.
Pakistan’s coordinated approach in Balochistan, pairing robust security measures against armed networks with development and governance initiatives to reinforce stability and state authority.
Pakistan faces renewed security challenges following a BLA terrorist attack in Balochistan, highlighting the dangers of militant spillover from Afghanistan. International concern, including condemnation from
Recent coordinated attacks across Balochistan reaffirm the need for decisive state action. Security operations and proactive political engagement remain central to maintaining peace in the
A recent procedural order by the Permanent Court of Arbitration has advanced Pakistan’s case under the Indus Waters Treaty, underscoring the growing legal and institutional
A recent report documenting 205 violations against journalists highlights the steady erosion of press freedom in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Systematic censorship, intimidation, and the
The closure of SIGAR marks the end of an unprecedented experiment in external oversight, exposing both the value and the limits of foreign-led accountability in
The Taliban’s 2026 Criminal Procedure Code institutionalizes hierarchy, gendered subjugation, and sectarian dominance, transforming law into a tool of control. Diplomatic missions warn that this
Eighty years after Auschwitz, Holocaust remembrance remains a test of global conscience, exposing how law, power, and silence enable mass atrocity.Remembrance demands accountability in the
Bangladesh stood firm on player safety, highlighting the politicization of cricket, as the ICC replaced them with Scotland. Their stance underscores the need for fairness
The 2026 Taliban Criminal Code institutionalizes a rigid theocratic hierarchy, criminalizes religious diversity, and enforces gender and social oppression across Afghanistan. This analysis examines its
Urban blazes have exposed systemic weaknesses in Pakistan’s urban infrastructure, where safety regulation and emergency capacity lag far behind construction growth. Islamabad’s four emergency stations,
Pakistan has cautioned the United Nations that India’s unilateral moves on the Indus Waters Treaty pose a serious threat to the country’s water security and
Karachi’s deadly Gul Plaza fire highlights deep failures in urban safety, regulation, and accountability.
Pakistan is emerging as a central player in a new trilateral defense framework with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, combining military strength, technology, and strategic influence.
Hate speech against Muslims has shifted from sporadic incidents to a politically endorsed campaign, with 1,318 events in 2025 averaging four per day and nearly
Indian student Jeetesh Kumar arrested in Coventry for grooming underage girls online highlights the dangers of digital predation. The case underscores UK legal safeguards, institutional
The International Crisis Group labels Pakistan the worst-hit by the Taliban’s return, highlighting cross-border militancy, TTP inaction, and the urgent need for regional security.
Cricket in South Asia is increasingly reflecting regional politics, power dynamics, and assertions of sovereignty.
Afghanistan’s 2025 economy showed cautious growth, infrastructure gains, and trade outreach but remained fragile.
Afghanistan’s evolving governance and economy affect South Asia’s security, trade, and migration dynamics.
Pakistan and Bangladesh are entering a new phase of diplomatic recalibration that signals more than routine bilateral engagement, it suggests a structural shift in South
India’s media faces quiet capture as regulation, ownership concentration, and harassment erode press freedom and democratic accountability.
Sharif Osman Hadi’s assassination marks a defining rupture in Bangladesh’s post-Hasina political trajectory. At just 32, Hadi had emerged as the most potent symbol of
The geopolitical landscape of South Asia faced a seismic shift in late 2025 following the release of a damning report by United Nations special rapporteurs.
Observed annually on December 18, International Migrants Day serves as a global reminder of the contributions, sacrifices, and challenges faced by millions of people living
Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar (2025) may have triumphed at the Indian box office, but it encountered a decisive geopolitical setback abroad: a complete ban
Today, as the global community marks International Mountains Day. The focus sharpens on the Hindu Kush–Himalaya (HKH) system, Asia’s fragile “Third Pole” and the indispensable
Today, on International Human Rights Day, we commemorate the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). A foundational text establishing equality, justice, freedom,
On December 8, 2025, a crisp winter morning in Islamabad witnessed a transformative moment in diplomatic history. The inauguration of the new United States Educational
Today, December 9, 2025, the international community observes the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide. This day
SIGAR final report exposes massive failures, wasted billions, and flawed U.S. reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, offering vital lessons for future policy.
Six years after gunfire ended Dr. Tetsu Nakamura’s life and paused his lifeline mission for Afghanistan’s leprosy patients, his vision now rises again, proving that
Saudi mediation offers a vital neutral path for Pakistan-Afghanistan peace, bridging gaps left by Turkey’s pro-Islamabad stance and Qatar’s ties to Kabul.
On 27 November 2025, a shocking ambush targeted U.S. National Guardsmen by an Afghan in Washington, leaving casualties and sparking global condemnation. Investigations quickly linked the attacker
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has long sought to provoke conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, making it one of the key actors deliberately undermining regional stability.
For decades, India’s national media has amplified state-aligned narratives targeting Pakistan. In 2025, this campaign evolved into a more insidious form: the weaponization of gendered
“Foreign policy becomes theatre when desperation meets opportunism.” India and Afghanistan’s alliance is a fragile game of opportunism, trading principle for short-term gain while chaos
Explore Allama Iqbal’s life, poetry, and philosophy, highlighting his role as a visionary thinker and the intellectual architect of modern Muslim identity.
An analysis of the Istanbul Talks revealing Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, Doha legacy, and Taliban’s internal power struggles undermining peace.
An analysis of Afghanistan’s ethnic landscape and the Taliban-led interim regime’s Pashtun-dominated power structure, its impact on legitimacy and stability.
Unmasking Taliban propaganda: Pakistan’s 40-year refugee hosting with Afghanistan’s history of refugee rejection & internal failure.
Prospects after the Istanbul talks depend on Pakistan and Afghanistan implementing monitoring mechanisms, resolving TTP concerns, and reopening trade.
Kashmir Black Day marks decades of resistance against India’s occupation since 1947, a call for justice, self-determination, and Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Kashmiris.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh access to Karachi Port for China trade, strengthening bilateral ties and regional connectivity in South Asia.
History of Afghanistan’s betrayal of Pakistan: 3,844 martyrs, 10,347 attacks since 2021, despite Pakistan’s 836 protests and extensive diplomacy.
Disrespectful behavior of the Afghan forces violates international humanitarian law & Islamic ethics through public humiliation of Pakistani martyrs.
Muttaqi’s India visit marks a strategic shift, fueling anti-Pakistan propaganda and highlighting Delhi’s bid to reshape regional narratives and influence.
Mahrang Baloch’s Nobel nomination exposes hypocrisy in selective activism, ignoring terror victims while promoting a one-sided peace narrative.
Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, accepts key parts of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan as Israel eases bombing. With mediation led by Qatar, Egypt, and the US,
Pakistan cautiously welcomes Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, balancing urgent calls for ceasefire with its principled stance on the two-state solution, amid global concerns over
PM Shehbaz’s UNGA speech won praise worldwide, but controversy arose over Shama Junejo’s role in Pakistan’s delegation and her pro-Israel stance.
Pakistan’s repatriation policy balances humanitarian obligations with security needs, managing 4M+ Afghan refugees through dignified return programs.
Amid Afghanistan’s war-torn Border, civilians face displacement, hunger, and rights loss; immediate humanitarian aid and inclusive support needed now.
The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) emerged in 2014 as a grassroots initiative, initially called the Mehsud Tahafuz Movement (MTM), founded by eight students from Gomal University in
Pakistan confronts extremist groups hijacking jihad concepts. Scholarly consensus through Paigham-e-Pakistan fatwa declares terrorism haram under Islam.
President Pezeshkian’s visit to Pakistan strengthens Iran-Pakistan ties. The trip focuses on enhancing trade, border security, and regional cooperation.
UK Parliament condemns India’s Indus Waters Treaty suspension, highlighting legal breaches, Kashmir’s plight, and escalating water security challenges.
Pakistan and Taliban agree to relocate TTP, signaling a major shift in cross-border militancy and regional security through dialogue.
Kashmir Accession Day: 75+ years of Kashmiri struggle. Uncover the resilience, sacrifices, and ongoing fight for freedom & human rights against Indian occupation.
India’s SCO rhetoric on anti-terrorism clashes with its alleged proxy conflicts, revealing deep strategic contradictions.
Explore the silencing of Kashmir’s Martyrs’ Day on July 13th, 2025. This editorial uncovers India’s suppression of history and human rights violations.
ICC warrants for Taliban leaders target gender persecution. This historic step exposes international justice’s double standards and geopolitical limitations.
Kabul’s underground water has dropped by 30 meters from over-extraction, pushing city towards a horrible water collapse by 2030
