Opinion

34 years ago, on the night of 25–26 February, Khojaly genocide, one of the most horrific crimes against humanity of the past century, was committed by Armenia against Azerbaijani civilians with particular brutality and cruelty. On the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, with profound sadness, we commemorate the victims...

Author: Bekhzod Alimjanov, Chief Research Fellow at the Center for Foreign Policy Studies. In the first days after Uzbekistan’s independence, I was deeply moved to learn that in both large and small cities across Pakistan, our Pakistani brothers welcomed this event with joy and enthusiasm. It was both heartening and...

By Farid  MUSTAFAYEV The Khojaly genocide, which has left an indelible mark on the historical memory of the Azerbaijani people, remains one of the gravest crimes against humanity of the twentieth century. This tragedy was a bloody act that proved an entire city—and, in essence, an entire nation—had been deliberately targeted. What...

By Markiian Chuchuk Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan February 24 marks four years since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine. For the fifth consecutive year, Ukraine has been resisting the invasion, exercising the inherent right of self-defense enshrined in...

Recently, data released by China's General Administration of Customs showed that in the first 11 months of 2025, China's trade surplus reached US$1.08 trillion, exceeding the trillion-dollar mark for the first time. This is strong evidence of the resilience of China's foreign trade. However, some people have seized the opportunity...

By Kokab Rathore The year 2025 was recorded as the second-warmest year in modern history, surpassed only by 2024. These elevated temperatures were particularly striking given the occurrence of a La Niña event during the year. Typically, La Niña conditions bring cooler global temperatures, as colder water rises to the...

By Akramjon Ne’matov The state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to Pakistan, by its scale, depth of agenda, and achieved results, can rightfully be described as historic. It not only consolidated the transition of bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level, but also effectively...

BY CENTER FOR TRADE AND ECONOMIC STRATEGIES (CTES) For a long time, the map of Central Asia was perceived as an immutable given, where major routes and economic vectors invariably led to the North or the East. However, the state visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Islamic Republic of...

By: Kokab Rathore On every 5 February 2026, Pakistan commemorates Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming its enduring commitment to the people of Kashmir and their legitimate struggle. Observed nationwide, the day brings together citizens from all segments of society through rallies, seminars, and symbolic human chains that reflect a shared sense...

By Muhammad Salman Masood The conception of the Pak-Saudi relationship can be said to be the mainstay of the Pakistani foreign policy since the establishment of the nation of Pakistan in 1947. Historically, the society was introduced to this bond by telling a story of Islamic Brotherhood, which was born...