Strengthening Ties and Fighting Terrorism: Insights from the 7th China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue In a pivotal moment for regional diplomacy, Pakistan and China gathered to reaffirm their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism during the 7th round of the China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue held in Beijing. This meeting, co-chaired by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister […]

Political Dialogue in Pakistan: What’s Next? In the past week, the political landscape in Pakistan has taken some interesting turns, especially after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended an olive branch for dialogue. Ten days later, however, it seems like the process is idling at the starting line. The opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aeen Pakistan (TTAP), has shown […]

Pakistan and Afghanistan Take Steps Toward Trade Cooperation: The Formation of a Joint Committee In a crucial move aimed at easing tensions and reviving trade, Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced the formation of a 13-member joint committee. This committee is set to hold formal negotiations at the Torkham border, a vital trade gateway for both […]

Unraveling the Chaos: The Punjab Assembly Incident and Its Aftermath Recently, a significant ruckus occurred at the Punjab Assembly during the visit of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, stirring quite the controversy. An inquiry report, bolstered by video evidence, has emerged, revealing the events that unfolded and raising questions about security and political decorum. The […]