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Balochistan’s Pashtun Power Debate

Sher Ahmed DurraniQuetta: The politics of Balochistan has long been discussed through the lens of the Baloch national question. Yet an equally important conversation remains insufficiently explored: the growing sense of political,…

The Politics of Being Seen

Maryam SiddiquiIslamabad: We are no longer living in an era where only openly oppressive regimes rely on surveillance to maintain control. In today’s digital environment, almost every human activity leaves a trace, and power…

Ceasefire Won’t Fix the Middle East

Maryam SiddiquiIslamabad: The ceasefire following the US-Iran confrontation in 2026 has not resolved the underlying tensions in the Middle East. Instead, it has created a temporary pause in an already fragmented strategic landscape.…

When Journalists Become Targets of War

Rahim Ullah TajikIslamabad: Every year on May 3, the world observes World Press Freedom Day, a reminder of the importance of journalism in defending truth, exposing injustice, and holding power accountable.Established by the United…

Oil, War, and Diplomacy

Shanza Kabeer Islamabad: In 2026, the Strait of Hormuz once again became the center of global anxiety. This narrow maritime passage, only about 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, emerged as perhaps the most dangerous…

The New Cold War Is Economic

Maryam AzizIslamabad: The renewed US-China trade conflict, which first emerged under the administration of Donald Trump in 2018, has once again become a defining feature of global politics and economics in 2025. What initially began…

Potohar Is Dying Under Concrete

Raziq BhattiIslamabad: If we look back just two or three decades, the rhythm of nature in our region was entirely different. Spring would begin in early February, trees and plants would blossom naturally, summer would arrive by April,…

China’s Quiet Game in the US–Iran War

Aqsa SajidIslamabad: As the US–Iran conflict enters its 56th day, a quieter but equally consequential actor has begun to shape the trajectory of events: China. While missiles, naval blockades, and airstrikes dominate headlines,…