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LEAP: A Catalyst for the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia IT Partnership 

LEAP: A Catalyst for the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia IT Partnership 

By Mustafa Bilal
This year’s LEAP showcased 74 Pakistani firms, underlining the trend of Pakistan’s increasing engagement with Saudi Arabia on IT. 

United Front, Clean Future: South Asia’s Path to Sustainable Energy

United Front, Clean Future: South Asia’s Path to Sustainable Energy

By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
A move toward unified energy and environmental systems will not only tackle air pollution directly but also stimulate economic growth and promote regional integration.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Saudi Arabia

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Saudi Arabia

By Umair Jamal
With some of kind stability restored in Pakistan, the Saudis seem more willing to implement past investment pledges.

Caught in the Crossfire: India and Pakistan’s Fishing Communities

Caught in the Crossfire: India and Pakistan’s Fishing Communities

By Safina Nabi and Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Fisherfolk in India and Pakistan are the victims of a turbulent mix of politics, economic crises, and climate change.

Surge in Attacks on Chinese Nationals, Projects Amid Pakistan’s Dire Security Situation

Surge in Attacks on Chinese Nationals, Projects Amid Pakistan’s Dire Security Situation

By Abdul Basit
The suicide bombing near Besham in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was the third attack on Chinese nationals and projects in less than a week.

Will Pakistan Go Ahead and Build the Gas Pipeline With Iran?

Will Pakistan Go Ahead and Build the Gas Pipeline With Iran?

By Umair Jamal
Iran has threatened to take Pakistan to court over its failure to complete the pipeline project. But U.S. sanctions on Iran are an obstacle.

Suicide Attack in Pakistan Kills 5 Chinese Nationals and Their Local Driver

Suicide Attack in Pakistan Kills 5 Chinese Nationals and Their Local Driver

By Riaz Khan
The victims were construction workers and engineers working at the Dasu Dam, Pakistan’s largest hydropower project.
Taliban’s Outreach to Iran Worsens Pakistan’s Afghanistan Dilemma 

Taliban’s Outreach to Iran Worsens Pakistan’s Afghanistan Dilemma 

By Muhammad Shoaib
The Taliban government is trying to anticipate Pakistan’s potential moves and limit whatever leverage Islamabad holds over Afghanistan.

Pakistani Airstrikes Target Suspected Pakistani Taliban Hideouts in Afghanistan

Pakistani Airstrikes Target Suspected Pakistani Taliban Hideouts in Afghanistan

By Munir Ahmed and Rahim Faiez
A few hours later, the Afghan Taliban retaliated by targeting Pakistani military posts near the border.

India’s Agni-V Test: Implications for Regional Strategic Stability

India’s Agni-V Test: Implications for Regional Strategic Stability

By Abdul Moiz Khan
India's MIRV breakthrough will incentivize Pakistan to modernize its own nuclear force.

Where Do Taliban-Pakistan Relations Stand Now?

Where Do Taliban-Pakistan Relations Stand Now?

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
One reason driving Islamabad’s renewed efforts in Afghanistan may be India’s continuing moves to expand its dealings with the Taliban.
Pakistan’s New Cabinet Indicates Military’s Influence

Pakistan’s New Cabinet Indicates Military’s Influence

By Umair Jamal
Key ministries have been assigned to those the establishment deems reliable.

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