Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

No Da’ish footprint in Pakistan, says FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday reiterated that the Islamic State (IS) has no presence in Pakistan amid reports that a group of 20...

PM in Lahore: Advantage Modi

For some Pakistanis and Indians, the surprise Christmas Day arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lahore was like an appearance by Santa Claus...

Modi’s visit a goodwill gesture, high time India, Pakistan set aside their hostilities: Nawaz...

Karachi: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said it is "high time" India and Pakistan set aside their hostilities even as he expressed confidence...

Pakistan, India can’t live as enemies, says PM

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has invited India to hold dialogue with Pakistan on all issues, saying the two countries cannot live as enemies. “Pakistan...

Indo-Pak ties: All issues to be raised in foreign secretary talks, says FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will raise all issues of concern in the upcoming foreign secretary level talks between Pakistan and India, said the Foreign Office on...

Will Modi’s Visit to Pakistan Make a Difference?

India's Prime Minister Nirendra Modi surprised everyone by suddenly landing in Lahore to visit his Pakistani counterpart, Mian Nawaz Sharif. The visit due to...

Ghani: Afghan Forces Killed 160 IS Militants

ISLAMABAD—Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said Thursday his security forces have killed scores of pro-Islamic State fighters in operations this week, dismissing criticism that the...

Pakistan again centre stage for Afghanistan

Both Pakistan and Afghanistan seem to be working hard to set, reset, and re-reset relations. Their ‘learning-curve’ seems akin to a roller coaster ride,...

India test-fires long-range missile developed jointly with Israel

NEW DELHI: India successfully test-fired on Wednesday a new long range surface-to-air missile capable of countering aerial threats at extended ranges, as Prime Minister...

TAPI Pipeline Inches Forward

The official groundbreaking ceremony for the TAPI pipeline was held in Turkmenistan on December 13, a milestone for a project that has been on...

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