Opinion

Mushtaq Yusufzai  The drone attack in Pakistan’s Panjgur district—allegedly launched from Afghan territory—has reignited a familiar anxiety in Islamabad: is the Afghan Taliban aligning more closely with India? While this question may seem speculative at first glance, several recent developments demand serious scrutiny. Historically, Afghanistan and India have maintained a warm relationship. Even during the […]

Brig (R) Mehmood Shah In the wake of the recent military confrontation between Pakistan and India, the geopolitical landscape of South Asia has been reshaped with a strategic shift that even the most seasoned observers in the West did not foresee. Pakistan’s performance in the conflict—marked by precision, restraint, and overwhelming technical superiority—has not only

In recent discourse among Pakistani political and strategic circles, a recurring theme echoes with unrelenting intensity: the belief that Pakistan is under constant threat—externally by traditional adversaries like India, and internally by elements allegedly manipulated by foreign powers. This worldview, as illustrated in the impassioned monologue above, reflects a deeply entrenched siege mentality that has

By: Ibn-e-Taha Following Pakistan’s decisive action on 8 May 2025, downing five Indian aircraft, Donald Trump swiftly called for a ceasefire and offered to mediate on Kashmir—a stark contrast to his prior stance dismissing Indo-Pak conflict as ancient and bilateral.   Trump’s U-Turn: From Accusing Pakistan to Courting Peace Trump had earlier accused Pakistan of

    In a startling development driven more by illusion than impact, Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) is attempting to reassert itself in Pakistan’s militant landscape. Long sidelined and weakened, AQIS is now employing strategic deception, propaganda campaigns, and fabricated alliances to project strength and relevance. Despite its connection to Osama bin Laden’s once-feared