Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Pakistan’s Pivot

Saudi Arabia is one of Pakistan’s oldest allies. The two countries have pursued extensive commercial and political relations since Pakistan’s establishment in 1947. However,...

Hope in Pakistan

The Pakistan government’s move on radical Islamic militants suspected of participating in attacks on Indian border military installations in early January is good news,...

CPEC to also lift Kabul’s fortunes, says envoy

ISLAMABAD: The multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor would not only bring prosperity to Pakistan, but also help lift millions out of poverty in war-torn...

Ghani assures Sharif of enhanced security for Pakistani diplomats

ISLAMABAD: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani called Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday to condemn the attack on the Pakistani consulate in Jalalabad. He assured...

Pathankot base attack: Pakistan considers sending probe team to India

ISLAMABAD: The government revealed on Wednesday that it has detained several individuals belonging to Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM), a militant group blamed for a brazen assault...

Official word on talks expected today

NEW DELHI / ISLAMABAD: With just 24 hours to go for the planned talks between the foreign secretaries of Pakistan and India, there is...

Army ready to and capable of taking on any task: General Suhag

NEW DELHI: Army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Wednesday asserted his force was "ready and capable" to take on any task assigned...

A step forward, fingers crossed: JeM chief Masood Azhar, brother detained; group’s offices sealed...

With Pakistan cracking down on the Jaish-e-Muhammad, India said Wednesday that a final decision on the proposed Foreign Secretary-level talks will be taken Thursday...

China and US have reasons to cooperate in Afghanistan

Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao and Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani attend a reception marking the 60th anniversary of China-Afghanistan diplomatic ties in Kabul,...

Business climate in Pakistan better than 10 regional countries

KARACHI: More than half of the multinationals operating in Pakistan believe that the business climate in the country is better compared to other 10...

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