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Download South Asia Daily Briefing Bangladesh’s volatile election season intensified as Jamaat-e-Islami’s chief sought to reassure voters that the country would not follow the political or ideological paths of Pakistan, Afghanistan, or Iran, even as human-rights groups warned of collapsing law and order ahead of February polls. The twin narratives underscore Dhaka’s struggle to balance identity politics, Islamist influence, and democratic credibility. Regionally, Pakistan and Iran signaled diplomatic alignment, with Tehran publicly thanking Islamabad for backing its position at the UN Human Rights Council amid escalating U.S.–Iran tensions. India, meanwhile, is deepening its strategic economic outreach, pushing toward a…

Download Global Watch Daily Briefing The global news cycle on January 24, 2026, captured a world drifting toward harder power politics and thinner diplomatic margins. From Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, military force is increasingly being used not as a last resort, but as leverage alongside stalled negotiations. Russia’s intensified strikes on Ukrainian cities underscore Moscow’s belief that battlefield pressure can shape diplomacy, even as U.S.-backed peace initiatives struggle for traction. Washington’s newly unveiled defense strategy reveals a parallel recalibration: prioritizing China as the primary long-term challenger while quietly reducing commitments elsewhere, from the Korean Peninsula to parts of Europe.…

Download South Asia Daily Briefing The shifting landscape of international relations this week centers on President Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a new multilateral body established at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Originally framed as a mechanism for post-war Gaza reconstruction, the Board’s charter now envisions an expansive mandate to resolve global conflicts, potentially bypassing traditional United Nations protocols. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was among the founding signatories, joining over 20 nations in a transactional framework where permanent membership can be secured through a $1 billion investment. Concurrently, European leadership is pivoting toward New Delhi. Ahead of India’s Republic…

Pakistan Armed Forces neutralize 13 Indian-backed Fitna Al Khwarij militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Two separate intelligence-led operations conducted in Mohmand and Bannu Districts. Operations executed under Azm-e-Istehkam, the federal counterterrorism framework. Security Forces demonstrate operational precision, bravery, and national commitment. Pakistan’s Armed Forces delivered a decisive counterterrorism victory on December 12-13, 2025, by neutralizing thirteen militants affiliated with the Indian-backed Fitna Al Khwarij network in two separate intelligence-driven operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. These operations reflect the military’s unwavering commitment to maintaining national security and law and order. Mohmand District Operation: In Mohmand District, actionable intelligence revealed the location of…

By Hassan Waqar Raja And Dr Aisha Kashif This insight reviews Pakistan’s current technology policymaking. It emphasizes the strong connection between technology policymaking and our modern national security and economic interests. It also associates the success of new policy initiatives with national political unity and ownership. In 2016, the World Economic Forum (WEF) identified social platforms as essential contemporary tools for shaping political narratives. The Social and Technology platforms (STPs) are multifaceted, financially robust, and technologically advanced global non-state actors, such as Google, Huawei, Meta, Microsoft, Temu, TikTok, and WhatsApp. They collect cis and trans frontier social, commercial, and personal…

Trump deploys a Gaza-style pressure campaign to push Kyiv and Moscow toward a cease-fire. His 28-point peace plan is the only active proposal with engagement from both Russia and the U.S. Zelensky faces a historic choice amid Trump’s one-week ultimatum for accepting the deal. A new “Peace Council,” chaired by Trump, would ensure enforcement and long-term monitoring of the agreement. For nearly three years, the people of Ukraine have carried the unbearable weight of an unholy war—its rubble, its grief, its endless alarms. Entire cities have become graveyards of ambition, homes splintered by missile fire, and lives suspended between trauma…

Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal recognize Palestine in historic move. Recognition affirms Palestinian right to self-determination under international law. Gaza war described as genocide by UN commission, fueling global outrage. Editorial urges UN to grant Palestine full membership immediately. History will remember September 2025 as the moment when the tide finally began to turn against Israel’s brutal occupation and unrelenting war in Gaza. Britain, Australia, Canada, and Portugal have now formally recognized the State of Palestine. Their courageous decision deserves not only applause but also immediate emulation by every remaining member of the United Nations. For too long, the Palestinians…

By A Hafiz  Pakistan faces a widening leadership vacuum, underscoring the need for strong political leadership in Pakistan. Manifestos play a critical role in shaping effective political leadership in Pakistan but are often neglected by major parties. The rise of alternative parties like PML(Z) signals potential for fresh political leadership in Pakistan. Future political leadership in Pakistan must align domestic reforms with regional and global strategic challenges. Pakistan, since its creation in 1947, has faced chronic political leadership challenges, particularly after the death of its founding father who passed away shortly after independence. The country’s unique geography—bordering its traditional arch-rival…

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down India’s Rafale jet using a Chinese PL-15 missile from over 200 km, shocking global military observers. Faulty Indian intelligence underestimated the missile’s range, giving Rafale pilots a false sense of security. Pakistan’s integration of Chinese, Swedish, and indigenous systems formed a “kill chain” that enabled real-time electronic warfare dominance. The incident sparked global interest in Chinese J-10C fighters and raised doubts about the invincibility of Western military hardware. It began with a midnight scramble and ended with a smoldering wreck—India’s prized Rafale fighter jet, long considered the crown jewel of New Delhi’s air power,…

By A Hafiz  Pakistan faces a widening leadership vacuum, underscoring the need for strong political leadership in Pakistan. Manifestos play a critical role in shaping effective political leadership in Pakistan but are often neglected by major parties. The rise of alternative parties like PML(Z) signals potential for fresh political leadership in Pakistan. Future political leadership in Pakistan must align domestic reforms with regional and global strategic challenges. Pakistan, since its creation in 1947, has faced chronic political leadership challenges, particularly after the death of its founding father who passed away shortly after independence. The country’s unique geography—bordering its traditional arch-rival…