Issue Brief on “Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: What lies ahead?”
Introduction
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar has recently concluded a historic 2-day official visit to Dhaka, Bangladesh. What makes...
Issue Brief on “Deterrence in Deep Waters: India’s Naval Nuclear Build-Up and Options for...
Once regarded primarily as a commercial highway, the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is entering into a phase of acute strategic volatility. This region is...
Issue Brief on “Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) Designation of BLA and Majeed Brigade”
On 11 August 2025, the U.S. Department of State designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist...
Issue Brief on “Assessing the Impact of Russia’s Recognition of the Taliban on Pakistan’s...
In August 2021, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces, ending two decades of Western-backed governance. Since...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Education Landscape Since 2000: Addressing Inequities and Advancing Towards SDG...
Introduction
Despite twenty years of reforms, Pakistan's education sector continues to be trapped in enduring structural difficulties. Minor advancements in literacy, accessibility, and infrastructure have...
Issue Brief on “89 Seconds to Midnight: Dangers of a Renewed Nuclear Arms Race...
July 16 this year marked 80 years of the nuclear age. The first-ever nuclear bomb was tested in New Mexico on July 16, 1945....
Issue Brief on “Revitalizing Pakistan’s Fisheries Sector for Sustainable Growth”
Introduction
The fisheries sector in Pakistan holds immense strategic and economic significance, particularly for communities along the coastal belts of Sindh and Balochistan. Though contributing...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Federal Budget FY2025–26 – Reform, Revenue, and Realities”
Overview
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented Pakistan’s Federal Budget for FY2025–26, amounting to Rs. 17.57 trillion on June 10, 2025, which was approved by...
Issue Brief on “Strengthening Climate Data Systems and Disaster Preparedness in Pakistan”
Introduction
Climate change is no longer a distant threat it is an unfolding crisis with visible and intensifying consequences. Across the globe, prolonged droughts in...
Issue Brief on “Role Of Drones in Modern Warfare: Case Study of India-Pakistan Conflict,...
Drones are no longer just a futuristic machine; they have now officially become a pivotal part of how wars are fought today. From providing...
