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Faiz Ahmed
The Faiz Hameed’s Case in Pakistan Politics: Power, (Dis)Loyalty, and Retribution


Syed Eesar Mehdi

This commentary analyses the rare public conviction of former ISI chief Faiz Hameed, framing it as a case study of Pakistan’s shifting civil-military relations. It argues his downfall reflects institutional recalibration after his political alignment with Imran Khan became a liability.

Pakistan-Tajakistan
Pakistan Approaches the Northern Alliance to Subdue the Taliban


Senge Sering

This comment argues that Pakistan has approached Tajikistan and the Tajik-led NRF to secure a corridor to Central Asia, bypassing Taliban-controlled routes. Islamabad hopes this pressure will weaken Taliban support for the TTP, but risks alienating Pashtuns and complicating ties with China.

India-Pakistan
Pakistan’s Ideological Lens: Why Anti-India Narratives Persist


Imran Khurshid

Pakistan’s anti-India narrative is not about concern for minorities but about preserving an ideology that defines India as a permanent civilizational enemy.

Bangladesh
Bangladesh's Retributive Justice Imperils Its Democratic Future


Mudassir Bhat

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal sentenced exiled ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for 2024 protest crackdowns, in a politically charged trial criticised as unfair retribution. This comment argues that such a verdict risk eroding democracy, drawing parallels with Pakistan while urging institutional restraint for genuine renewal.