Pakistan Affairs – Institute of Policy Studies

20 Oct 2026

President Muizzu’s Visit: Renewing Pakistan–Maldives Relations

This Insight by Dr. Tughral Yamin examines the significance of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Pakistan after an [...]

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20 Oct 2026

Pakistan’s SCO Chairmanship 2026–27: From Coordination to Delivery

This Insight by Dr. Faisal Javaid examines the opportunities and challenges facing Pakistan during its chairmanship of the Shanghai [...]

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13 Oct 2026

War Against the Houthis: Pakistani Military’s Minimum Threshold for Involvement

This Insight by Dr Tughral Yamin examines the minimum thresholds for Pakistan’s military involvement in the Houthi–Saudi conflict, ranging [...]

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13 Oct 2026

Rapid Forces in Saudi Arabia: How Far Should Pakistan Go?

This Policy Insight by Dr Tughral Yamin examines the transition of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement from political commitment [...]

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12 Oct 2026

Pakistan’s Tightrope Act in the Houthi–Saudi War

This Insight by Dr Tughral Yamin examines the reports of Pakistan Air Force’s fighter jets allegedly operating against the [...]

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08 Oct 2026

Guterres’s Farewell Visit: A Tribute to Pakistan’s Peace Diplomacy

This Insight by Dr. Tughral Yamin analyzes UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s farewell visit to Pakistan and its significance for [...]

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07 Oct 2026

Indus Waters Treaty: Preventing Water from Becoming a Weapon

This Insight by Dr Tughral Yamin examines the growing India-Pakistan water dispute and the implications of placing the Indus [...]

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06 Oct 2026

From Glaciers to Grids: Building Climate Resilience into Pakistan’s Energy Transition

This Insight by Faryal Qazi examines the growing intersection between climate risks and Pakistan’s energy transition. It explores the [...]

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02 Oct 2026

Protecting Pakistani Seafarers from Piracy: Strengthening Pakistan’s National Response

This Insight by Dr Tughral Yamin examines the resurgence of Somali piracy and its devastating human cost for Pakistani [...]

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18 Sep 2026

Pakistan’s Drone Portfolio Takes a New Turn

This analysis by Dr. Tughral Yamin, Senior IPS Associate, examines Pakistan’s expanding drone portfolio following its reported agreement with [...]

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