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Trump Pursues Denuclearization Talks With Russia and China as Beijing Resists

Trump Pursues Denuclearization Talks With Russia and China as Beijing Resists

Federal Prosecutors Say FIT Student Was Drugged, Raped, and Killed with Fentanyl in Dorm

Federal Prosecutors Say FIT Student Was Drugged, Raped, and Killed with Fentanyl in Dorm

White House Directed Starshield Restrictions for Ukraine, Officials Say

White House Directed Starshield Restrictions for Ukraine, Officials Say

Lisandro Martinez Issues Apology to Manchester United Following Club Criticism

Lisandro Martinez Issues Apology to Manchester United Following Club Criticism

October 2026 The Policy Digest Magazine

October 2026 The Policy Digest Magazine is out

From Solidarity to Strategic Deterrence: Emerging Makkah Defense Framework

DIPLOMACYOctober 17, 2026

From Solidarity to Strategic Deterrence: Emerging Makkah Defense Framework

October 17, 2026

Pakistan’s Case for Peace

BILATERAL RELATIONSOctober 17, 2026

Pakistan’s Case for Peace

By Farwa Imtiaz

October 17, 2026

The Makkah Moment: Pakistan Is Helping Shape the Region’s Security Future

BILATERAL RELATIONSOctober 17, 2026

The Makkah Moment: Pakistan Is Helping Shape the Region’s Security Future

October 17, 2026

How the Taliban Control Everyday Life in Afghanistan: Inside the Latest UN Human Rights Report

SOCIAL JUSTICE & EQUALITYOctober 17, 2026

How the Taliban Control Everyday Life in Afghanistan: Inside the Latest UN Human Rights Report

October 17, 2026

The Policy Digest Magazine October 2026 Edition

MagazinesOctober 9, 2026

The Policy Digest Magazine October 2026 Edition

By Editorial Desk

October 9, 2026

Policy Wire Whitepaper: Pakistan’s National Security & Policy Priorities

REPORTS & SURVEYSAugust 24, 2026

Policy Wire Whitepaper: Pakistan’s National Security & Policy Priorities

By Dr. Qasim Ali Shah

August 24, 2026

From Solidarity to Strategic Deterrence: Emerging Makkah Defense Framework

From Solidarity to Strategic Deterrence: Emerging Makkah Defense Framework

Pakistan’s Case for Peace

Pakistan’s Case for Peace

The Makkah Moment: Pakistan Is Helping Shape the Region’s Security Future

The Makkah Moment: Pakistan Is Helping Shape the Region’s Security Future

How the Taliban Control Everyday Life in Afghanistan: Inside the Latest UN Human Rights Report

How the Taliban Control Everyday Life in Afghanistan: Inside the Latest UN Human Rights Report

The Policy Digest Magazine October 2026 Edition

The Policy Digest Magazine October 2026 Edition

Policy Wire Whitepaper: Pakistan’s National Security & Policy Priorities

Policy Wire Whitepaper: Pakistan’s National Security & Policy Priorities

Fact Checks

POLICY WIRE FACT CHECK: Examining Claims Regarding Senator Jon Ossoff’s Abortion Stance

POLICY WIRE FACT CHECK: Examining Claims Regarding Senator Jon Ossoff’s Abortion Stance

October 17, 2026

POLICY WIRE FACT CHECK: Viral Claims Regarding Poll Worker Ballot Markings Are False

POLICY WIRE FACT CHECK: Viral Claims Regarding Poll Worker Ballot Markings Are False

October 17, 2026

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Balochistan’s Security Challenge: A Tactical Success Amid Escalating Militant Violence

October 12, 2026

Why UN Chief Guterres Chose Pakistan for Iran-US Peace Talks

October 11, 2026

POLICY WIRE FACT CHECK: Are lab-grown eggs being sold in U.S. stores? Here are the facts

October 12, 2026

POLICY WIRE FACT CHECK: Viral Claims About Lab

October 12, 2026

India’s Electoral Credibility Under Scrutiny: The Democratic Cost of Suppressing Dissent

October 13, 2026

Top Categories

Pakistan’s Successful Diplomacy in the Middle East

DIPLOMACY DIPLOMACY

Pakistan Shines as Peacemaker: Islamabad Hosts Historic US-Iran Talks Amid Global Tensions

GLOBAL UPDATES GLOBAL UPDATES

Image depicting a map with Pakistan, Iran, and Gulf states, alongside symbols of diplomacy and negotiation, representing Pakistan's mediation in US-Iran talks.

SECURITY SECURITY

Iran-Pakistan $3B Agriculture Partnership Sets Stage for Regional Food Corridor

REGIONAL UPDATES REGIONAL UPDATES

Inflation Battles and Growth Promises in Pakistan’s Economy

ECONOMY ECONOMY

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October 17, 2026

Viral ‘Jantar Mantar Chalo’ Game Turns Delhi Protests Into Interactive Satire

October 17, 2026

Austin FC Secures Top Scorer Christian Ramirez with Contract Extension Through 2028

October 17, 2026

Trump’s Short-Lived Press Secretary Hire Signals Potential White House Friction

October 17, 2026

Ashley St. Clair Rejects $40 Million NDA from Elon Musk

October 17, 2026

POLICY WIRE FACT CHECK: Examining Claims Regarding Senator Jon Ossoff’s Abortion Stance

Regional Updates

China Pledges Financial Market Expansion to Attract Global Investors

REGIONAL UPDATESOctober 17, 2026

China Pledges Financial Market Expansion to Attract Global Investors

By Editorial Desk

October 17, 2026

China’s Yuan Eyes Third Weekly Gain as Export Strength Defies Domestic Slump

REGIONAL UPDATESOctober 17, 2026

China’s Yuan Eyes Third Weekly Gain as Export Strength Defies Domestic Slump

By Editorial Desk

October 17, 2026

Malaysia Economic Growth Moderates to 5.3% in Third Quarter of 2026

REGIONAL UPDATESOctober 17, 2026

Malaysia Economic Growth Moderates to 5.3% in Third Quarter of 2026

By Editorial Desk

October 17, 2026

U.S. Weighs Deploying Massive Ordnance Air Blast Against Iran Amid Conflict Stalemate

REGIONAL UPDATESOctober 16, 2026

U.S. Weighs Deploying Massive Ordnance Air Blast Against Iran Amid Conflict Stalemate

By Editorial Desk

October 16, 2026

China Pledges Financial Market Expansion to Attract Global Investors

China’s Yuan Eyes Third Weekly Gain as Export Strength Defies Domestic Slump

Malaysia Economic Growth Moderates to 5.3% in Third Quarter of 2026

U.S. Weighs Deploying Massive Ordnance Air Blast Against Iran Amid Conflict Stalemate

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UN Frontrunner Rebeca Grynspan Calls for Bold Reform and Risk-Taking in Global Diplomacy

UN Frontrunner Rebeca Grynspan Calls for Bold Reform and Risk-Taking in Global Diplomacy

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China’s Yuan Eyes Third Weekly Gain as Export Strength Defies Domestic Slump

REGIONAL UPDATES

China’s Yuan Eyes Third Weekly Gain as Export Strength Defies Domestic Slump

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Lula Pushes Nationwide Free Transit Amendment Ahead of Brazil Runoff

Lula Pushes Nationwide Free Transit Amendment Ahead of Brazil Runoff

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Global Shipping Shifts as Iran Conflict Disrupts Marine Fuel Markets

Global Shipping Shifts as Iran Conflict Disrupts Marine Fuel Markets

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Southern California Wildfires Force Evacuations As Severe Winds And Heat Ignite Blazes

Southern California Wildfires Force Evacuations As Severe Winds And Heat Ignite Blazes

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Oregon School Shooter Identified as Police Reveal Shotgun Purchased by Mother

Oregon School Shooter Identified as Police Reveal Shotgun Purchased by Mother

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China and EU Signal Readiness for Closer Economic Governance Cooperation

China and EU Signal Readiness for Closer Economic Governance Cooperation

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Madeleine McCann Prime Suspect Faces Potential New Rape Trial in Germany

Madeleine McCann Prime Suspect Faces Potential New Rape Trial in Germany

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UK Government to Enforce Ban on Extreme Pornography Categories Starting November

UK Government to Enforce Ban on Extreme Pornography Categories Starting November

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Bryson Fire Scorches 200 Acres in Malibu as Evacuations Begin

Bryson Fire Scorches 200 Acres in Malibu as Evacuations Begin

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DIPLOMACY

Counterterrorism and Regional Stability: Pakistan’s Security Concerns Require Concrete Action

Counterterrorism and Regional Stability: Pakistan’s Security Concerns Require Concrete Action

From Solidarity to Strategic Deterrence: Emerging Makkah Defense Framework

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The Makkah Moment: Pakistan Is Helping Shape the Region’s Security Future

October 17, 2026

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SECURITY

Pakistan’s Western Border Has Become a Regional Security Front

Pakistan’s Western Border Has Become a Regional Security Front

The Kurram Clash

October 15, 2026

Pakistan’s Resolve Against Indian-Sponsored Terrorism in Balochistan

October 15, 2026

CPEC, Gwadar and Balochistan: Why Indian-Sponsored Terrorism Must Fail

October 13, 2026

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SOCIETY

India’s ‘Cockroaches’ and the Fragile State of the Modi Government

India’s ‘Cockroaches’ and the Fragile State of the Modi Government

How the Taliban Control Everyday Life in Afghanistan: Inside the Latest UN Human Rights Report

October 17, 2026

The Politics of Controlling Information

October 15, 2026

India’s Democratic Crisis: Mass Detentions and the Suppression of Dissent

October 10, 2026

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ECONOMY

From Chokepoints to Connectivity: Rethinking Maritime Power in Global Disruption

From Chokepoints to Connectivity: Rethinking Maritime Power in Global Disruption

Turning Stability into Growth

October 14, 2026

Gwadar Is a Strategic Asset, Not a Chinese Liability

October 5, 2026

Pakistan Calls on ECO to Act for Regional Peace

September 29, 2026

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