All rhetoric, no action: Saudi Arabia realises Pakistan not dependable security partner - Yes Punjab News Pakistan’s muted response to Iran-Saudi tensions raises questions over the Saudi–Pakistan defence pact’s credibility.

All rhetoric, no action: Saudi Arabia realises Pakistan not dependable security partner yespunjab.com?p=230286

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Neutral yet nuanced, Islamabad signals solidarity without escalation, showing how measured diplomacy can influence Gulf tensions.
By Mekaiel Qazi

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Geography and nuclear deterrence gave Pakistan relevance, but lasting strategic autonomy now depends on economic resilience.
By Saad Hafiz

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Pakistan Walks A Tightrope Between Tehran, Riyadh, And Washington Pakistan navigates Gulf tensions with measured diplomacy, balancing ties with Tehran, Riyadh, and Washington while avoiding direct conflict

Pakistan walks a tightrope in the Gulf, balancing Riyadh, Tehran, and Washington with careful diplomacy and strategic restraint.
By Mekaiel Qazi

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Pakistan’s Balancing Act In A Fracturing World Pakistan must move beyond survival in a fragmented world order by strengthening its economy, technology, and governance to sustain strategic autonomy

In an era of rising great-power rivalry, Pakistan’s real strategic challenge is turning geopolitical relevance into economic strength.
By Saad Hafiz

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The US–Israel escalation with Iran is not a distant crisis for Pakistan. As a neighbor to Iran and a regional stakeholder, Islamabad must navigate prudently between deterrence and diplomacy.
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Pakistan got involved in Afghanistan conflict to secure support from global powers: Khawaja Asif - Yes Punjab News Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says Afghanistan conflicts were driven by political strategy and US support, not religious motives.

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Trump’s China Reset And The Strategic Space It Opens For Pakistan Trump’s China reset reframes rivalry without confrontation, easing zero-sum pressures and giving Pakistan strategic space to coordinate with both Washington

Trump’s China reset reframes rivalry as management, not confrontation—easing zero-sum pressures and reopening strategic space for Pakistan.
By Ishtiaq Ahmad

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Central Asia, Authoritarian Stability and Pakistan’s Blind Spot - Stratheia Central Asia’s authoritarian stability amid great power rivalry and what it reveals about Pakistan’s limited regional influence.

Pakistan’s vision of connecting South and Central Asia remains unrealized due to domestic instability and regional uncertainty, especially Afghanistan.
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Moral clarity matters, but without strategic presence it risks becoming symbolic. Pakistan’s move to join the Board of Peace turns long-held principles into diplomatic action.
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Pakistan: Opposition slams govt's decision to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' - Yes Punjab News Pakistani leaders criticize joining Trump's Board of Peace, citing risks to Palestinian self-determination and UN oversight.

Pakistan: Opposition slams govt's decision to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' yespunjab.com?p=209049

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America’s Calculated Exit from the Middle East - Stratheia The US is not leaving the Middle East but delegating security to regional allies while shifting strategic focus to the Indo-Pacific.

Reduced US oversight creates diplomatic and strategic opportunities for Pakistan to expand regional partnerships and policy autonomy.
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As Saudi Arabia and the UAE drift apart, Pakistan faces new opportunities—and serious risks—in an increasingly fragmented Gulf order.
By Yousuf Nazar

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Saudi Arabia And The UAE: From Allies To Rivals Saudi-UAE rivalry deepens in Yemen, Sudan, and Gulf policy, forcing Pakistan to recalibrate alliances and navigate Middle East tensions

The Saudi–UAE split is reshaping Middle East power politics, turning Yemen and Sudan into proxy battlegrounds with global consequences.
By Yousuf Nazar

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Global Hotspots - Stratheia The erosion of the rule-based order fuels unilateral force, destabilizing Venezuela, the Middle East and Europe amid great power rivalry.

In a fractured world order, small and medium states like Pakistan must rely on self-reliance and alliances with like-minded partners to navigate instability.
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Pakistan is balancing security imperatives with diplomatic pragmatism as border tensions and regional realignments reshape its foreign policy calculus.
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Pakistan’s foreign policy is not defined by alignment alone, but by constant balancing between ideology, geography and economic reality.
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Military-dominated foreign policy entangling Pakistan in conflicts it neither controls nor understands - Yes Punjab News Report warns Pakistan’s military-led foreign policy risks overstretch in Middle East amid economic crisis, instability, and controversial alliances.

Military-dominated foreign policy entangling Pakistan in conflicts it neither controls nor understands yespunjab.com?p=206376

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Pakistan supports peaceful solution to Iran crisis, Highlights Regional Stability: FO
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پاکستان نے اقوام متحدہ کی سلامتی کونسل کے اجلاس میں وینزویلا میں امریکی کارروائی پر گہری تشویش کا اظہار کردیا۔

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Why Pakistan Should Stay Out of the Gaza Peace Force? - Stratheia Pakistan faces strategic and political risks in joining the Gaza peace plan that undermines Palestinian rights and national interest.

Joining the Gaza peace plan could force Pakistan toward Israel’s recognition, weaken its Kashmir stance, and isolate it from key Muslim states like Iran and Türkiye.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Gets a New Direction | Zara Hat Kay | Dawn News 📺 Watch Dawn News Live Stream: Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Gets a New Direction | Zara Hat Kay | Dawn News پاکستان کی خارجہ پالیسی کا نیا رنگ نئے سال میں پاکستان کی ممکنہ حکمت عملی #PakistanForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #PakistanStrategy #InternationalRelations #PakistanNews #NewYear2026 #breakingnews #newsheadlines #pakistannewsurdu #livenews #latestpakistannews #latestnews #pakistannewstoday #dawnnews Dawn News TV is one of the leading news channels in Pakistan, bringing you the latest news and current affairs from Pakistan and around the world.

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Gets a New Direction | Zara Hat Kay | Dawn News

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پاکستان نے یمن میں امن و استحکام کی کوششوں کی حمایت کا اظہار کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ پاکستان یمن میں حالیہ پیشرفت پر گہری نظر رکھے ہوئے ہے۔

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Year Ender 2025: As Pakistan sank, its army chief rose in power - Yes Punjab News Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir consolidates power amid political unrest, economic crisis, and rising security challenges in 2025.

Year Ender 2025: As Pakistan sank, its army chief rose in power yespunjab.com?p=198120

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Despite Rising Diplomatic Clout, Pakistan Must Tread Carefully In MENA Conflicts Pakistan’s rising diplomatic and defence influence faces risks in Libya and Gaza; prudence is key to balancing opportunity and regional entanglements

As Pakistan’s global relevance rises, Libya and Gaza reveal a hard truth: diplomatic power grows not by presence everywhere, but by restraint.
By Ishtiaq Ahmad

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#PakistanForeignPolicy #MiddleEastPolitics #Strategic #Geopolitics #Diplomacy #GlobalAffairs

In 78 years, Pakistan has not been able to make Afghanistan its friend: Pak cleric - Yes Punjab News Fazlur Rehman criticizes Pakistan’s Afghanistan policy, calling it a failure, and slams government over economy and stalled CPEC projects.

In 78 years, Pakistan has not been able to make Afghanistan its friend: Pak cleric yespunjab.com?p=187653

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The India–U.S. 10-Year Defense Pact - Stratheia India and the US extend their defense pact for 10 years, reshaping South Asian security and prompting Pakistan to reassess its regional strategy.

Pakistan is turning to China and Russia to counterbalance India’s growing defense ties with the US. A pragmatic move toward restoring equilibrium.
#PakistanForeignPolicy #ChinaRussia #StrategicBalance
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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Strategic Diplomacy - Stratheia AI is transforming Pakistan’s diplomacy, empowering the MoFA with foresight, security, and smarter foreign policy decisions.

Diplomacy is no longer about handshakes—it’s about algorithms. AI can empower Pakistan with strategic foresight, global agility, and smarter engagement.
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پاکستان کی خارجہ پالیسی میں امریکا کا کردار ہمیشہ سے ہی اہم رہا ہے۔ ماضی میں امریکا کے مفادات اور خوشنودی خارجہ پالیسی میں اہم باب رہا۔

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پاکستان کا اسرائیل کوتسلیم کرنےکا کوئی منصوبہ نہیں، نائب وزیراعظم

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