Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

N-weapons build-up in South Asia

NEW submarines, missile defence and now a missile test — India’s breakneck acquisition and development of nuclear weapons systems and platforms are thoroughly alarming...

Pakistan’s nuclear programme

Amid mounting pressure by the US, Pakistan has refused to be part of talks regarding the Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT), which bans the...

China says it supports membership of India, Pakistan in SCO

China on Wednesday said it backs the entry of India and Pakistan into the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and was willing to work with...

In Pakistan, 4 nations mull how to bring Taliban to talks

ISLAMABAD — Four nations — Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and the United States — ended talks Wednesday much as they began, seeking peace in Afghanistan...

Pakistan’s plan for tackling deforestation: A billion trees

It's a rough life in Pakistan, even for a tree. The country's hills were once home to endless stretches of pine and fir, but these...

Nuclear, missile developments in S. Asia worry US, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States expressed on Tuesday concerns over the ‘nuclear and missile developments’ in South Asia and called for resolution of...

Pakistan wants to contribute to global efforts towards non-proliferation, disarmament: Fatemi

GENEVA: Pakistanis are determined to tackle myriads of daunting challenges that beset the region, including disease, poverty, illiteracy, climate change and environmental degradation, a...

Pakistan expresses concern over India’s controversial ‘maps bill’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed serious concern to the United Nations (UN) Secretary General and the President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) over efforts...

‘India planning to prolong forced occupation of IHK’

SRINAGAR: All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) Chairman Syed Ali Gilani has said that India is working on different plans including construction of soldier colonies,...

Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan, says Janjua

ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser Nasir Janjua, a retired lieutenant general of the Pakistan Army, has said that Pakistan is a peace-loving country and it...

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