Stories by Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry

On the ascendant

On the ascendant

Pakistan is emerging as a net stability provider for the region. Updated 26 Apr, 2026 05:18pm
Military diplomacy

Military diplomacy

States today tap the non-kinetic potential of their armed forces. Published 12 Apr, 2026 07:02am
The blue war

The blue war

There are no good options left for the US except to end the war. Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:06am
Who will win?

Who will win?

It appears that Iran is preparing for a long war. Published 15 Mar, 2026 08:06am
Board of Peace

Board of Peace

Pakistan has taken a prudent position. Updated 01 Mar, 2026 09:48am
Expanding footprint

Expanding footprint

China’s outreach contrasts with the fading US role. Published 15 Feb, 2026 07:06am
Grassroots power

Grassroots power

Why are the provinces not devolving power? Published 01 Feb, 2026 07:12am
Fading footprint

Fading footprint

What will a reduced global role for the US mean? Published 18 Jan, 2026 07:18am
Looking ahead

Looking ahead

How will Pakistan manage its foreign ties in 2026? Published 04 Jan, 2026 05:34am
Reflections on 2025

Reflections on 2025

In 2025, Pakistan stood up to an aggressor much larger in size and resources, which instilled renewed confidence and self-esteem in the nation. Updated 21 Dec, 2025 09:36am
Reviving Saarc?

Reviving Saarc?

The idea of activating regional cooperation under Saarc is as sound today as it was in 1985. Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:18am
Grassroots rule

Grassroots rule

Effective LGs ensure life proceeds smoothly. Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:39am
Geoeconomic pivot

Geoeconomic pivot

Can we benefit from our economic geography? Published 02 Nov, 2025 06:36am
SCO’s future

SCO’s future

India has been seen downgrading its participation in SCO. Published 22 Sep, 2024 07:25am
Bangladesh renewal

Bangladesh renewal

It is not clear when political stability will return. Published 15 Sep, 2024 07:41am
Stalled dialogue

Stalled dialogue

India has reacted negatively to Pakistan’s positive gestures. Published 08 Sep, 2024 07:55am
Tourism potential

Tourism potential

Pakistan is the proud inheritor of great civilisations. Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:29am