Afghan Fighters in TTP
Pakistan’s latest counter terrorism operations in Bannu, North Waziristan, and Bajaur have reinforced a point that many officials have argued for years
Welfare Wins and the Protest Line
Welfare measures and protest politics often collide in a way that leaves ordinary people stuck in the middle. Right now, the government
Institutional Resolve Delivers for AJK
In a political climate where noise often tries to pass as substance, a quiet governance win can matter more than a dozen
Digital Propaganda and the Slow Erosion of Constitutional Order
Disinformation is no longer a side effect of politics; it is a method of politics. In today’s digital space, coordinated influence campaigns
How CPEC Can Rebuild Pakistan’s Industrial Base
Pakistan’s manufacturing story has always been held back by a simple problem: the country has tried to build factories on a weak
Pakistan’s Next Economic Test
Pakistan’s economic debate often swings between two extremes. One side talks as if a single IMF review is the whole story. The
Why Eurasia Group’s Warning Should Not Be Ignored
Eurasia Group’s Top Risks of 2026 report puts a blunt label on a shift many people in South Asia have feared for
FAK’s War on Public Service
The shooting of Water and Power Development Authority staff near Domel Adhami Bridge in Bannu is not an isolated outburst. It fits
Afghanistan’s Gold, Taliban Rule, and the Price of Silence
Afghanistan is sitting on mineral wealth that could help rebuild a shattered economy, but under Taliban rule, it is being used in
North Waziristan Stands Firm After the Boya Assault
What happened in Boya, North Waziristan, on 19 December 2025 was not just another headline about violence in a border district. It
