by Bilal Shahid | Aug 11, 2025 | Global Affairs
Iran has taken a firm and deliberate stance ahead of a high-level visit from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) by granting talks—but explicitly refusing any inspections. This marks a significant departure from prior patterns, signaling a shift toward...
by Bilal Shahid | Aug 10, 2025 | Governance & Policy
In any nation, a handful of days transcend partisan politics, serving as sacred anchors for collective identity. For Pakistan, August 14th is that day—a moment to set aside differences and stand in a unified celebration of its founding. Yet, for a second time in...
by Bilal Shahid | Aug 4, 2025 | Defense and Security
A recent report, based on interviews with military officials from both India and Pakistan, has shed new light on the hour-long air battle that took place in May, concluding that a critical intelligence failure was central to the downing of Indian aircraft. The report...
by Bilal Shahid | Jul 29, 2025 | Governance & Policy, Terrorism
The National Action Plan (NAP), formulated in Pakistan in the wake of the devastating 2014 Army Public School attack, represented a comprehensive strategy to counter terrorism and extremism. While it has seen some success in kinetic operations, its broader promise to...
by Bilal Shahid | Jul 28, 2025 | Governance & Policy
Pakistan’s healthcare sector faces a precarious balancing act as the nation grapples with budget allocations that reveal a complex and often contradictory picture. While some areas of health spending have seen significant proposed increases, particularly in...
