This week, Pakistan test-fired its Fa’az air-to-air missile and India its Pralay.
India’s Pralay, a quasi-ballistic missile, was launched off the Odisha coast. The Defence Minister said the test met all stipulated objectives, as validated by data from range instruments.
The announcement did not say what range was achieved, where the missile landed, or how many were fired.
Pakistan’s coast remembers 1945. Will it be ready next time?
World Tsunami Awareness Day exists because of one warning. In 1854, a villager in Japan recognised the signs of a tsunami and set his rice harvest on fire, so his neighbours would see the smoke and run to high ground.
On 28 November 1945, an 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the Makran Coast. The tsunami that followed reached up to 13 m and killed up to 4,000 people.
At Pasni, the water travelled almost 1 km inland. At Ormara, it reached 2.5 km.
It can happen again. The Makran Subduction Zone that caused it still lies close to Pakistan’s 1,050 km coastline, from Karachi to Gwadar, so there will be very little time to react.
Climate change does not cause tsunamis, but rising seas let the same wave flood more land, including ports and fishing communities in Sindh and Balochistan.
If the ground shakes, the sea roars, or water suddenly pulls back, run to high ground. Do not wait. Know your route. Respect the alert. Tell one person.
“Tonight we turn that Insha’Allah into an Alhamdulillah.”
With these words, Abdul El-Sayed marked a historic moment in American politics. His projected victory in Michigan’s 2026 Senate election would make him the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.
Born to Egyptian immigrant parents, El-Sayed built his career in medicine and public health before entering politics. His progressive campaign focused on healthcare, economic inequality and opposition to unconditional US military aid to Israel.
His candidacy also faced fierce opposition. A pro-Israel Super PAC reportedly spent nearly $30 million during the Democratic primary, while Donald Trump attacked him with labels including “communist” and “jihadist”.
Beyond Muslim representation, his rise highlights growing debates within the Democratic Party over campaign financing, economic priorities and US policy towards Israel.
For five years, Pakistan has asked the Taliban administration for one thing, a written, verifiable commitment that Afghan soil will not be used for attacks. Our new research brief explains why that signature has not come, what it is costing Pakistanis and Afghans alike, and what to watch over the next 12 months.
Three regional powers. One collective defence pact. "An armed attack against one shall be regarded as an attack against all."
Before this historic agreement was signed, Muzammil Ayub Thakur explained why a Pakistan–Saudi Arabia–Türkiye trilateral defence partnership could emerge and how such strategic cooperation could serve as a counterbalance to evolving regional alignments, including the Hexagon framework.
Now that the agreement has been signed, revisit this analysis and see how those predictions compare with today's developments.
Forty days of unprecedented conflict have fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, moving from the initial decapitation strikes of "Operation Epic Fury" to a fragile regional ceasefire.
As peace negotiations begin under the Islamabad Accord, we analyze the spatial impact and strategic turning points that led us to this high-stakes pause in hostilities.
While Pakistan’s exports to the US surged by over 50%, the trade relationship remains complex.
This snapshot of the 2025-26 dynamics breaks down critical shifts in agriculture, a growing US services surplus, and emerging regulatory barriers within the digital economy.
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This week, Pakistan test-fired its Fa’az air-to-air missile and India its Pralay.
India’s Pralay, a quasi-ballistic missile, was launched off the Odisha coast. The Defence Minister said the test met all stipulated objectives, as validated by data from range instruments.
The announcement did not say what range was achieved, where the missile landed, or how many were fired.
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Pakistan’s coast remembers 1945. Will it be ready next time?
World Tsunami Awareness Day exists because of one warning. In 1854, a villager in Japan recognised the signs of a tsunami and set his rice harvest on fire, so his neighbours would see the smoke and run to high ground.
On 28 November 1945, an 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the Makran Coast. The tsunami that followed reached up to 13 m and killed up to 4,000 people.
At Pasni, the water travelled almost 1 km inland. At Ormara, it reached 2.5 km.
It can happen again. The Makran Subduction Zone that caused it still lies close to Pakistan’s 1,050 km coastline, from Karachi to Gwadar, so there will be very little time to react.
Climate change does not cause tsunamis, but rising seas let the same wave flood more land, including ports and fishing communities in Sindh and Balochistan.
If the ground shakes, the sea roars, or water suddenly pulls back, run to high ground. Do not wait.
Know your route. Respect the alert. Tell one person.
Be Tsunami Ready. Resilience Starts With You.
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“Tonight we turn that Insha’Allah into an Alhamdulillah.”
With these words, Abdul El-Sayed marked a historic moment in American politics. His projected victory in Michigan’s 2026 Senate election would make him the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.
Born to Egyptian immigrant parents, El-Sayed built his career in medicine and public health before entering politics. His progressive campaign focused on healthcare, economic inequality and opposition to unconditional US military aid to Israel.
His candidacy also faced fierce opposition. A pro-Israel Super PAC reportedly spent nearly $30 million during the Democratic primary, while Donald Trump attacked him with labels including “communist” and “jihadist”.
Beyond Muslim representation, his rise highlights growing debates within the Democratic Party over campaign financing, economic priorities and US policy towards Israel.
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From Mexico to Palestine, Lebanon to Colombia, every attack on a journalist is an attack on press freedom and the public's right to know.
Behind every number is a journalist, a voice, and a story that deserves to be told.
Journalism is not a crime. Reporting the truth should never be a death sentence.
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DD Campus Talk | Iqbal’s Vision: The Youth and the Future
How can Allama Iqbal’s philosophy inspire today’s youth to think independently, overcome future challenges, and lead a purposeful life?
Join us for an insightful conversation on Iqbal’s vision and the role of youth in shaping tomorrow.
📅 Wednesday, 4 November 2026
⏰ 01:45 PM
📍 National Institute of Pakistan Studies, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
Be part of the conversation. Reimagine the future through Iqbal’s vision!
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu2jEZMZIEkx1oQE…
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Kabul will say it. It will not sign it.
For five years, Pakistan has asked the Taliban administration for one thing, a written, verifiable commitment that Afghan soil will not be used for attacks. Our new research brief explains why that signature has not come, what it is costing Pakistanis and Afghans alike, and what to watch over the next 12 months.
Read the 5-minute summary or download the full brief here → digdebate.com/the-unsigned-guarantee/
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Three regional powers. One collective defence pact.
"An armed attack against one shall be regarded as an attack against all."
Before this historic agreement was signed, Muzammil Ayub Thakur explained why a Pakistan–Saudi Arabia–Türkiye trilateral defence partnership could emerge and how such strategic cooperation could serve as a counterbalance to evolving regional alignments, including the Hexagon framework.
Now that the agreement has been signed, revisit this analysis and see how those predictions compare with today's developments.
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Forty days of unprecedented conflict have fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, moving from the initial decapitation strikes of "Operation Epic Fury" to a fragile regional ceasefire.
As peace negotiations begin under the Islamabad Accord, we analyze the spatial impact and strategic turning points that led us to this high-stakes pause in hostilities.
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You’ve seen Pakistan in headlines.
We’re sending you what they left out.
Postcards From Pakistan
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While Pakistan’s exports to the US surged by over 50%, the trade relationship remains complex.
This snapshot of the 2025-26 dynamics breaks down critical shifts in agriculture, a growing US services surplus, and emerging regulatory barriers within the digital economy.
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