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In the thick of our mounting crises from rising poverty to child malnutrition and an overwhelmed healthcare system one glaring truth stares us in the face

This article lays bare the ongoing tug-of-war between India and Pakistan following their brief military engagement from May 7 to 10, 2025. At the heart of the matter is a dispute over who truly brokered the ceasefire

I’m writing this while observing a clear shift in Pakistan’s regional diplomacy, which is now increasingly leaning toward minilateralism that is forming focused alliances with like-minded states for targeted cooperation

India’s diplomatic performance under the Hindutva regime has turned into a cautionary tale of how ideology can pull the strings of foreign policy

Pakistan’s FY26 climate budget seems to be a textbook case of putting lipstick on a pig. While the government drums up noise about green initiatives, the truth is it’s cutting corners with token measures disguised as climate action.

The BRICS summit is rolling out a new financial guarantee fund via the New Development Bank to amp up investment and tame instability linked to unpredictable Western policies and global tensions

Author: Dr Muhammad Ali Ehsan
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The article addresses the burning question: Can a China-led regional alliance truly replace SAARC, or is it merely a pipe dream? With SAARC stuck in the mud due to the longstanding Indo-Pak tensions

Saarc once envisioned as South Asia’s answer to ASEAN, is now gathering dust on the geopolitical shelf, primarily because of India’s stubborn refusal to sit across the table from Pakistan

Author: Muhammad Amir Rana
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In a twist steeped in irony, Russia’s official recognition of the Afghan Taliban government raises more questions than it answers

The 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi pulled no punches as it pushed for genuine regional cooperation and economic integration in a region riddled with old grudges and fresh flashpoints