Saudi Mediation: The Key to Breaking the Pakistan-Afghanistan Deadlock
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.
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Afghan Ambush on U.S. National Guardsmen: Regional Lessons and Global Implications
On 27 November 2025, a shocking ambush targeted U.S. National Guardsmen by an Afghan in Washington, leaving casualties and sparking global condemnation.
Inside the Triangle of Chaos: TTP, Taliban, and India’s Calculated Moves to Provoke Pakistan
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has long sought to provoke conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, making it one of the key
India’s “Woman Card”: Gendered Disinformation as a Strategic Weapon
For decades, India’s national media has amplified state-aligned narratives targeting Pakistan. In 2025, this campaign evolved into a more insidious
India’s Engagement with Kabul: Opportunism and Fragility
“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 ripples across the region.
Allama Iqbal: Poet, Philosopher, and Architect of a Nation
Explore Allama Iqbal’s life, poetry, and philosophy, highlighting his role as a visionary thinker and the intellectual architect of modern Muslim identity.
The Fragile Dance of Diplomacy: Istanbul Talks and Afghanistan’s Internal Fault Lines
An analysis of the Istanbul Talks revealing Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, Doha legacy, and Taliban’s internal power struggles undermining peace.
Afghanistan’s Ethnic Map and Ethnic Involvement in the Current Interim Regime
An analysis of Afghanistan’s ethnic landscape and the Taliban-led interim regime’s Pashtun-dominated power structure, its impact on legitimacy and stability.
Dar al-Islam’s Closed Doors: From the 1920 Hijrat to the 2025 Propaganda
Unmasking Taliban propaganda: Pakistan’s 40-year refugee hosting with Afghanistan’s history of refugee rejection & internal failure.
Future Prospects After the Istanbul Talks: Pakistan and Afghanistan at a Crossroads
Prospects after the Istanbul talks depend on Pakistan and Afghanistan implementing monitoring mechanisms, resolving TTP concerns, and reopening trade.