Pakistan is not simply “falling behind” in an AI arms race. It has adopted a deliberate and measured approach to military AI. That approach draws on decades of counterinsurgency experience and manages
The recently passed Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (PECA), has sparked significant controversy, particularly among journalists and media organizations in Pakistan. On January 23, 2025, the National Assembly of Pakistan
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The Financial Times (FT) has reported on the growing role of Pakistan’s military in shaping the country’s economy, raising concerns among investors and political analysts alike. The military’s increasing involvement spans from
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Pakistan is set to request the extradition of billionaire property tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain from the United Arab Emirates, signaling a significant move against a powerful businessman tied to the jailed former
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The New Gwadar International Airport, a major infrastructure project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is now officially operational, with its inaugural flight landing on Monday. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-503,
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The World Bank has announced a $20 billion lending package for Pakistan, marking a significant shift to a 10-year partnership framework aimed at stabilizing the country’s fragile economy and insulating reforms from
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On January 8, 2025, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres seized control of the whole of Zehri town in the Khuzdar District of Balochistan for almost eight hours, and set fire to multiple
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On January 2, 2025, the Punjab Police (Pakistan) released its annual performance report for 2024, highlighting significant achievements in apprehending criminals and ensuring public safety. Over 137,000 fugitives and proclaimed offenders involved
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the New Gwadar International Airport in the country’s southwest Balochistan province will unlock immense economic opportunities for Pakistan, an official statement said. Chairing
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On December 20, 2024, two Policemen and two polio workers sustained injuries when a polio team was attacked by a mob in the Korangi town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh.
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Note from Sri Lanka Guardian Editorial Team In 2024, South Asia experienced a year marked by turbulence and rising geopolitical tensions, shaping the region’s future trajectory. The ever-present conflict between India and
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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which aligns with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and One Belt One Road (OBOR) programs, is a significant step forward in Pakistan’s quest to become a
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Recent developments along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have thrust the region back into the international spotlight. Pakistani forces carried out precise airstrikes against TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan) camps nestled within the rugged frontier areas.
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On December 13, 2024, Pakistan’s Supreme Court delivered a significant verdict, allowing military courts to pronounce reserved judgments for 85 civilians detained under military custody. These individuals were charged with involvement in
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Pakistan’s strategic community was surprised by the sudden imposition of sanctions on the premier nuclear and missile development entity, The National Development Complex (NDC). The United States Department of State in a
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On December 15, the US imposed additional sanctions against four entities with direct links to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. The order freezes assets and prohibits US citizens from doing business with firms
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