What happens if Syrian troops attack Idlib?

AFP | After recapturing most of Syria, President Bashar al-Assad is threatening to march on opposition forces in Idlib, the densely populated northwest province that...

Imran and the IMF: Pakistan’s bailout dilemma

AFP | Once Pakistan's election winner Imran Khan forms a government, there will be little time to bask in his triumph: the country's next prime...

Big power competition in the Eastern Mediterranean: Is Trump missing the point?

James M. Dorsey | A Trump administration decision to sanction two key Turkish officials in retaliation for the continued detention of an American cleric coupled...

MQM-P, a difficult ally, decides to back the PTI-led government in the Center

News Analysis | The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) finally reached an agreement on Friday 3rd August. The former has agreed...

North Korea gets illegal oil, enlists Syria arms broker: UN report

AFP | North Korea has resorted to a "massive increase" of illegal ship-to-ship transfers of oil products at sea to evade UN sanctions and enlisted...

Is Imran Khan’s decision to turn PM house into an educational institution wise?

News Analysis | Imran Khan, Prime Minister in-waiting, has decided to use a house in the Ministers’ Enclave as his official residence. Imran Khan took...

India-US two on teo dialogue preceded by military and commercial agreements

News Analysis | A senior level US military delegation discussed vital issues with Indian authorities ahead of the upcoming two-plus-two ministerial level dialogue scheduled to...

PML-N may face another wave of disintegration in Punjab

News Analysis | Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) is desperately trying to keep the party intact after the defeat in July 25 elections, amid rumors...

We will have the numbers to form government in Punjab, says Rana Sanaullah

News Analysis | Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Rana Sanaullah has claimed on Friday that “his party is in a position to form the...

UN report reveals North Korea has not halted the nuclear program; Pompeo still optimistic

News Analysis | A report compiled by independent experts over a duration of six months was presented in front of Security Council North Korea Sanction...

Brazil’s presidential candidates at a glance

AFP |  Brazil's presidential election, starting with the first round on October 7, is seen as the most unpredictable in decades. Here's what you need...

Governance challenges the new government faces

News Analysis | We have witnessed the third consecutive peaceful transfer of power via elections. This is unprecedented in Pakistan’s history. The PTI proved itself...