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Press Release ISSI-PAIDAR Commemorate Zimbabwe’s National Day April 27, 2026 The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI),...

The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), is organizing a Seminar titled: “The...

ISSI-PRIME Roundtable Discussion “The Middle East Crisis: Economic Implications and Emerging Opportunities for Pakistan” April 28, 2026, 1130hrs Venue: ISSI Library Hall  

  Afghanistan 1. Afghan commerce minister highlights trade trust and market stability at Antalya Forum https://www.ariananews.af/afghan-commerce-minister-highlights-trade-trust-and-market-stability-at-antalya-forum/   2. US plans to send 1,100 stranded Afghans to ‘unstable’ Democratic Republic of Congo https://www.dawn.com/news/1994205   3. Afghan...

Change of Date Event Celebrating Zimbabwe’s National Day has been postponed to April 27, 2026 at 1100 hrs

  1. Uranium map: Who holds the world’s reserves and who controls production — and shapes geopolitics https://www.firstpost.com/world/world-uranium-reserves-top-producers-list-nuclear-energy-geopolitics-14002748. 2. Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of...

  1. 'Resume process of facilitating India-bound ships at earliest': MEA to Iran envoy after Hormuz firing https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hormuz-firing-row-india-summons-iranian-envoy-lodges-strong-protest/articleshow/130356344.cms​   2. ‘Relationship very strong’: Iran after India summons envoy over firing...

Press Release ISSI co-hosts International Webinar on “Bangladesh-Pakistan Dialogue: Exploring Pathways for Constructive Engagement” April 20, 2026 The India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies,...

CHINA 1.         Aurangzeb lauds Beijing’s support for Pakistan’s IMF programme during meeting with Chinese counterpart https://www.dawn.com/news/1992576/aurangzeb-lauds-beijings-support-for-pakistans-imf-programme-during-meeting-with-chinese-counterpart 2.        Asia-Pacific Community: China-Pakistan children's gala celebrates 75 years of diplomatic relations https://english.news.cn/20260420/06e65e9728624ec393f3ac31e77793da/c.html 3.        Beyond the...

POSTPONED EVENT Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) will be hosting a Book Launch titled: “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos: Deterrence, Doctrinal Shifts, and Strategic Stability in South Asia” on Wednesday, April 22,...