Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Mullah Omar’s son given senior Taliban military position

ISLAMABAD: Mullah Omar’s elder son has been handed a senior military position within the Afghan Taliban, the insurgent group said on Monday. Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the...

Italy interested in Pakistani market

LAHORE: More than 40 Italian companies have expressed their willingness to explore the opportunities in the Pakistani market, said Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Stefano...

Progressive Pakistan

Has Pakistan finally set sail towards a bright future? Some recent trends have shown more acceptance for liberal policies and leftist politics, coupled with...

Pak-Iran relations

The two-day visit to Pakistan by Iranian President Dr Hassan Rouhani was very significant because of the emerging geopolitical situation in the region. Opportunities...

US Navy Orders 9 Bell Combat Helicopters for Pakistan

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Bell Helicopter has won a US Navy contract to manufacture nine AH-1Z Viper combat helicopters for Pakistan under the foreign military sales program, the US...

Thousands stranded by floods and landslides in north-west Pakistan

Rescuers are attempting to reach thousands of people stranded by floods and landslides in Pakistan’s north-west and parts of Kashmir after the death toll...

252 militants killed; 640 sq km area cleared in Shawal Valley so far: army

RAWALPINDI: Since the last phase of Operation Zarb-e-Azb kicked off in February, at least 252 militants have been killed and 160 severely injured, while...

Saudi Arabia, India sign five agreements

RIYADH: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Saudi King Salman on Sunday during his first official visit to the kingdom, home to a large...

Gilani ‘gave India proof against RAW’

RAHIM YAR KHAN: Former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that interference in Balochistan by the Indian intelligence agency, Research and Analysis...

New trade policy to help boost Pakistan exports

Pakistan has unveiled its new foreign trade policy to push annual exports to $35 billion, despite reduced demand across the globe. The focus markets that the...

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