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    Pakistan–Saudi Arabia–Turkiye Defence Pact: Towards a New Regional Security Architecture or a Limited Strategic Understanding?

    By Savaiz • August 9, 2026

    The article analyzes the emerging Pakistan–Saudi–Türkiye defence pact, an extension of the 2025 Pakistan-Saudi SMDA, driven by waning trust in US security guarantees and rising Iranian threats. Pakistan brings manpower and nuclear deterrence, Türkiye adds defence industry and naval strength, while Pakistan also plays diplomatic bridge between Riyadh and Tehran. Though a mutual-defence clause exists, the author argues it falls short of NATO’s Article 5, likely activating only in specific…

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    Second Round of Islamabad Talks between US and Iran

    April 23, 2026
  • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

    The Pakistan factor in India: Future Trend Analysis

    By Savaiz • May 25, 2026

    This policy insight examines the growing role of the “Pakistan factor” in India’s political communication and electoral strategy, particularly through hyper-nationalist narratives and media-driven perception building. It analyzes the BJP’s future electoral trajectory toward 2029, alongside the strategic and narrative dimensions of recent Pakistan-India military tensions. The piece also highlights the increasing importance of agenda-setting, information warfare, and perception management in shaping regional politics and modern interstate conflict. Download PDF

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    Pakistan–Saudi Arabia–Turkiye Defence Pact: Towards a New Regional Security Architecture or a Limited Strategic Understanding?

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    Pakistan: An Unfailing State in a Failing Neighborhood

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  • BRIEF

    Pakistan’s Economy and Upcoming Federal Budget: Challenges and Policy Efforts

    By Savaiz • May 25, 2026

    Pakistan’s economy is passing through a critical phase marked by fragile macroeconomic stabilization alongside deep-rooted structural vulnerabilities. The forthcoming federal budget for 2026-27 assumes heightened significance as the country navigates inflationary pressures, external sector risks, IMF conditionalities, and growing demands for inclusive development. This policy brief examines the current state of the economy, outlines the key challenges confronting the budget, and presents policy recommendations aimed at shifting economic management from…

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  • GALLERY

    Establishing interdependence with China key to Pakistan’s multidimensional progress: Experts

    By Savaiz • May 21, 2026

    Pakistan-China relations have evolved into a strong strategic partnership due to mutual trust, non-interference, and shared geopolitical interests, with economic and technological cooperation serving as key drivers of Pakistan’s future socio-economic transformation. In a bid to reap the benefits of this partnership, Pakistan needs a policy shift by transforming dependence into interdependence and investing in strengthening governance, human capital, and institutional professionalism. This was discussed during a seminar titled “Pakistan-China…

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    Pakistan requires development-focused budget beyond short-term stabilization: IPS seminar

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    Changing global order creates new opportunities for Pakistan-Russia strategic cooperation, IPS seminar concludes

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  • ECONOMY

    Pakistan requires development-focused budget beyond short-term stabilization: IPS seminar

    By Savaiz • May 19, 2026

    Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget must move beyond short-term economic stabilization and focus on long-term development priorities including export growth, investment promotion, food security, and reduction in poverty and inequality. Without political will, institutional coordination, structural reforms, and reliable economic data, the country may continue to face stagflation, widening inequality, and growing balance-of-payments pressures. The aforementioned views were expressed by economists and fiscal experts during a discussion on the federal budget…

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  • FAITH AND SOCIETY

    National purpose, public trust, and strategic clarity key to a resilient Pakistan, say experts

    By Savaiz • May 13, 2026

    Pakistan’s contemporary challenges and emerging opportunities require renewed focus on national identity, governance, institutional development, public trust, and strategic vision in order to build a cohesive and resilient future. In this context, intellectual engagement, civic responsibility, and constructive dialogue remain essential for addressing national issues and understanding Pakistan’s evolving position in the regional and global environment. This emerged as the central theme during the inaugural lecture of a 12-part series…

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    Modern challenges facing Muslim societies require paradigm shift in thinking: IPS discussion

    May 6, 2026

    Eroding compliance with humanitarian law highlights need for stronger role of religious communities, say experts

    April 28, 2026

    Modernization without indigenous identity leaves nations at crossroads: IPS discussion

    April 15, 2026
  • GALLERY

    Changing global order creates new opportunities for Pakistan-Russia strategic cooperation, IPS seminar concludes

    By Savaiz • May 13, 2026

    The gradual emergence of a multipolar international order and shifting regional dynamics are creating new opportunities for Pakistan and Russia to expand cooperation beyond historical constraints. As geopolitical alignments continue to evolve, both countries are increasingly exploring pragmatic engagement in energy, trade, connectivity, defense, and regional stability. Analysts believe that sustained institutional dialogue and broader economic and academic collaboration will remain essential for developing a stable and long-term bilateral partnership.…

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    National purpose, public trust, and strategic clarity key to a resilient Pakistan, say experts

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  • IPS PRESS

    Policy Perspectives (Volume 23, Issue 1, 2026)

    By Savaiz • May 8, 2026

    The latest issue of Policy Perspectives presents research, analyses, and discussion on various topics concerning national and international matters from policy experts, academics, and practitioners.

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  • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

    Pakistan: An Unfailing State in a Failing Neighborhood

    By Savaiz • May 6, 2026

    This Analysis by Brig (r) Said Nazir, senior associate at IPS, explores Pakistan’s role as an unfailing state in a failing neighbourhood and the strategic weight of its geography. The analysis highlights Pakistan’s survivalist diplomacy, its mediation between Washington and Tehran, and its paradoxical ability to converge adversaries rather than divide them. It examines how Pakistan impeccably leverages its position as a trusted yet distrusted actor, balancing ties with Saudi…

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  • MEETING

    Experts call for clearer direction and integrated planning in energy and power sector

    By Savaiz • May 6, 2026

    Experts emphasized the need for clearer institutional direction, integrated policy approaches, and long-term planning to address Pakistan’s evolving energy challenges. Discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening research on grid transformation, governance reforms, energy storage systems, energy self-reliance, and emerging global policy frameworks affecting the energy sector. These views were shared during the Steering Committee meeting of IPS’s Energy, Water and Climate Change (EWC) Desk, convened to offer condolences on the…

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