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Israeli Disinformation Campaign Distorts Iran Conflict Reality

Image credit:  أخٌ‌في‌الله The eruption of open warfare between Israel and Iran in June 2025 marks a watershed moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics, not just...

Saima Saleem: A Triumph of Willpower and Vision

Saima Saleem, visually impaired counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN, speaks during a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in...

Morgan Turns India-Pakistan Crisis Into Spectacle

Piers Morgan, the fiery British broadcaster and host of Piers Morgan Uncensored, has once again come under fire for his controversial handling of...

Spy Chief Now Pakistan Security Adviser

Lieutenant General Mohammad Asim Malik’s appointment as Pakistan’s new National Security Adviser comes at a time when the country is navigating one of its...

Has India Gone Rogue?

Addressing a joint Russo-Indian forum hosted by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) via video link last week, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that preparations were underway...

Muslim World Divided While Gaza Bleeds

Shafaat Yar Khan As the war in Gaza drags on with horrifying intensity, the silence, indecision, and division among the political and religious leaders of...

Pakistan’s pivot to Moscow

By F. M. Shakil Russia and Pakistan have reached an understanding to establish a new trade corridor that will link South Asia, West Asia, and Eurasia...

The ISI Unveiled: A Concise Yet Incomplete History

By Adnan Amir In 1948, as Pakistan struggled to establish its intelligence network, an unusual figure played a key role in shaping what would become...

Pakistan: Terror Thrives In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Analysis

By Tushar Ranjan Mohanty On February 23, 2025, Security Forces (SFs) killed seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists in two separate operations carried out in Daraban...

Disregard for International Law Marks Trump Presidency

In recent weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump has made a series of shocking and controversial decisions that have not only violated international norms...

Australia-Russia Relations Hit New Diplomatic Low

Australia-Russia relations have long been a subject of complexity, oscillating between uneasy cooperation and stark confrontation. In recent days, these relations have reached another...

Independent Media

By Shafaat Yar Khan Around the world, the free press, once considered a cornerstone of democracy, is under siege. Wealthy politicians and their powerful allies...

Pakistan can’t walk the tightrope between Russia and the West forever

By Aisha Ryan Some political analysts suspected that Khan’s visit was simply another impulsive move, made without consulting experienced policymakers. However, two and a half...

What Changes Will Lt. Gen. Asim Malik Bring to the ISI?

  Lt. General Muhammed Asim Malik, HI (M). Lt. Gen. Asim Malik, an accomplished and seasoned military officer, was recently appointed as the Director-General of...

Kashmir Elections Under Scrutiny: Local Politics, Modi’s Claims, and Pakistan’s Opposition

Elections in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir have long been a subject of intense debate, political maneuvering, and widespread public interest. Set...

Amna Baloch takes helm as Pakistan’s foreign secretary, focusing on global ties and trade

Amna Baloch has made history as Pakistan’s 33rd Foreign Secretary, following in the footsteps of her esteemed predecessors, including the country’s first female...

Trump 2024: The Implications for India’s Economy, Immigration, and Regional Security

The potential re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could have significant ramifications for India, given the complex interplay of economic,...

How Significant Is Iran’s Influence In The Middle East?

    By Richard Rousseau Over the past few years, Iran has been increasingly exerting its influence in the Middle East, particularly on Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in...

Understanding the Fear of the US Becoming an Authoritarian State

By Nick Licata Liberals see former President Donald Trump as the leading perpetrator of creating an authoritarian state. Organizations backing him, like the conservative Heritage...

India is now flanked on the west and the east by two unfriendly regimes that are under U.S. influence

By M. K. Bhadrakumar The exclusive report in the Aug. 11 Economic Times carrying Sheikh Hasina’s first remarks after her ouster from power must have come as...

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