Pakistan commissions first Hangor-class submarine in China

Pakistan on Thursday commissioned the first of eight Hangor-class submarine in China, a key step in its naval modernization ...
The Diplomat

Pakistan’s Rising Role in West Asia’s Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

Irrespective of the outcomes of the U.S.-Iran talks, Pakistan’s expanded role in West Asia as a security stabilizer and an ...
The Diplomat

Will Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact Redefine Deterrence in the Arab Gulf?

The Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) concluded between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on September 17 has surprised many in South Asia and the Arab Gulf countries. The development followed close ...
Eurasianet

Pakistan declares “open war” on Afghanistan: Implications for the region

Pakistan’s ongoing military campaign against Afghanistan, initiated by airstrikes in late February 2026 targeting hideouts of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State–Khorasan Province ...