The internal political dynamics of any sovereign state are crucial to its identity, governance, and autonomy. Pakistan, a country with a rich and complex political history, stands at a pivotal point as it approaches its elections. These elections are not merely a routine democratic exercise but a crucial determinant of the country’s future trajectory. However, the involvement of external powers, […]

Ever since the inception of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, the eyes of Pakistan have been firmly fixed on Balochistan. The vision of a developed and verdant Balochistan is seen as a cornerstone for Pakistan’s bright future. Prioritizing the alleviation of the deprivations faced by the people of Balochistan, tackling pervasive poverty, and ensuring widespread access to education and […]

The ‘Catch’ On Wednesday, Balochistan’s Home Minister Ziaullah Langau held a press conference in Quetta to disclose that Pakistani security forces had apprehended two high ranking commanders of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan [TTP] terrorist group. A recorded confessional video of a person calling himself Nasrullah alias Maulvi Mansoor [one of those allegedly apprehended] who claims to be an “emir” in the TTP’s […]

The Annual Finance Bill commonly known as Federal Budget is essentially an official document passed by the Parliament that lays down Government’s financial priorities for the next year. It apportions funds for different sectors including the defence. Ironically however, as soon as the federal budget is presented each year, detractors and dissidents begin to spread malicious propaganda against Government and […]

Nationalism from A Historical PerspectiveWe can track the European nationalism from the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648 which effectively put an end to religious identity being the defining reason for both social cohesion and war in Europe. This was the start of the great powers like Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and France of Europe, the foundation for the creation of […]

The lackluster joint statement that followed the Pakistani premier’s visit to China suggested that the People’s Republic is souring on his country due to its inability to protect Chinese workers there who are helping develop CPEC projects. Pakistan recently announced the start of its new counterterrorist operation codenamed “Azm-e-Istehkam”, which came as a long-overdue response to dozens of cross-border attacks […]

Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership has decided to launch a new multi-faceted nationwide counterterrorism campaign amid the country’s deteriorating security situation. A high-powered meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave the go ahead for operation “Azm-e-Istehkam,” or Resolve for Stability, to “combat the menaces of extremism and terrorism in a comprehensive and decisive manner,” said a statement issued […]

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a re-invigorated and re-energised national counter-terrorism campaign. Sharif made the decision while chairing a meeting of the Central Apex Committee on National Action Plan, which decided that operation “Azm-e-Istehkam” (resolve to stability) would integrate multiple lines of efforts to combat the menaces of extremism and terrorism comprehensively and decisively, the Prime Minister’s office […]

Pakistan insists it has stayed neutral on Russia’s war on Ukraine. But it now faces a difficult choice. Days before Switzerland hosts a global summit aimed at thrashing out a path towards peace in Ukraine, Pakistan is trapped in a quandary – should it attend? Pakistan has maintained a neutral stance on Russia’s war on Ukraine, and many analysts believe […]

Pakistani authorities said Sunday that a bomb blast targeted a military convoy in a militancy-hit northwestern region, killing at least seven soldiers. The bombing in Lucky Marwat district was followed by a militant gunfire attack, and an army captain was among the slain soldiers, a security official told VOA on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak […]