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India’s exit from Chabahar under US pressure creates space for Pakistan to strengthen Gwadar.
With reduced port rivalry, the focus must shift to hinterland connectivity, industry, and a stable maritime strategy.
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With reduced port rivalry, the focus must shift to hinterland connectivity, industry, and a stable maritime strategy.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/chabahar/
February 10, 2026 at 4:26 PM
India’s exit from Chabahar under US pressure creates space for Pakistan to strengthen Gwadar.
With reduced port rivalry, the focus must shift to hinterland connectivity, industry, and a stable maritime strategy.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/chabahar/
With reduced port rivalry, the focus must shift to hinterland connectivity, industry, and a stable maritime strategy.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/chabahar/
US–Iran ties mix fiery rhetoric with military restraint.
Trump’s threats and reassurances reflect domestic pressure and war fatigue, while both states avoid escalation, signaling a mutual desire to prevent conflict.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/policy-no-war/
Trump’s threats and reassurances reflect domestic pressure and war fatigue, while both states avoid escalation, signaling a mutual desire to prevent conflict.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/policy-no-war/
February 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
US–Iran ties mix fiery rhetoric with military restraint.
Trump’s threats and reassurances reflect domestic pressure and war fatigue, while both states avoid escalation, signaling a mutual desire to prevent conflict.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/policy-no-war/
Trump’s threats and reassurances reflect domestic pressure and war fatigue, while both states avoid escalation, signaling a mutual desire to prevent conflict.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/policy-no-war/
A former Google employee alleges the company aided Israel’s military use of AI in Gaza, sparking ethical concerns.
Google denies wrongdoing, but internal dissent over military contracts and AI ethics is growing.
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Google denies wrongdoing, but internal dissent over military contracts and AI ethics is growing.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/google-milit...
February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
A former Google employee alleges the company aided Israel’s military use of AI in Gaza, sparking ethical concerns.
Google denies wrongdoing, but internal dissent over military contracts and AI ethics is growing.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/google-milit...
Google denies wrongdoing, but internal dissent over military contracts and AI ethics is growing.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/google-milit...
Tensions between Canada and the US under Trump expose a shifting global order where power trumps norms.
Canada’s pushback mirrors struggles long faced by the Global South, revealing how sovereignty is selectively respected.
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Canada’s pushback mirrors struggles long faced by the Global South, revealing how sovereignty is selectively respected.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/canada-trump/
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Tensions between Canada and the US under Trump expose a shifting global order where power trumps norms.
Canada’s pushback mirrors struggles long faced by the Global South, revealing how sovereignty is selectively respected.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/canada-trump/
Canada’s pushback mirrors struggles long faced by the Global South, revealing how sovereignty is selectively respected.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/canada-trump/
The Middle East stands at a critical juncture as authoritarian regimes adapt to survive amid calls for change.
Youth unemployment, regional rivalries, and the unresolved Palestine issue expose deep fragilities beneath the surface of stability.
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Youth unemployment, regional rivalries, and the unresolved Palestine issue expose deep fragilities beneath the surface of stability.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The Middle East stands at a critical juncture as authoritarian regimes adapt to survive amid calls for change.
Youth unemployment, regional rivalries, and the unresolved Palestine issue expose deep fragilities beneath the surface of stability.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/politics-of-...
Youth unemployment, regional rivalries, and the unresolved Palestine issue expose deep fragilities beneath the surface of stability.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/politics-of-...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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The Taliban’s 2026 penal code contradicts Islamic Sharia by enforcing class-based punishments, denying fair trials, and allowing vigilante justice.
It also legalizes violence against women and children, raising grave humanitarian concerns.
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It also legalizes violence against women and children, raising grave humanitarian concerns.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/laws-taliban/
February 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The Taliban’s 2026 penal code contradicts Islamic Sharia by enforcing class-based punishments, denying fair trials, and allowing vigilante justice.
It also legalizes violence against women and children, raising grave humanitarian concerns.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/laws-taliban/
It also legalizes violence against women and children, raising grave humanitarian concerns.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/laws-taliban/
China’s Yangtze River is showing strong ecological recovery after the 10-year fishing ban launched in 2021.
Authorities report improved aquatic resources and rising biodiversity, marking a major environmental win.
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Authorities report improved aquatic resources and rising biodiversity, marking a major environmental win.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:36 PM
China’s Yangtze River is showing strong ecological recovery after the 10-year fishing ban launched in 2021.
Authorities report improved aquatic resources and rising biodiversity, marking a major environmental win.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/chinas-yangt...
Authorities report improved aquatic resources and rising biodiversity, marking a major environmental win.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/chinas-yangt...
As trust in the US nuclear umbrella weakens, Europe is weighing strategic autonomy.
France and the UK are discussing a joint nuclear deterrent—within NATO or as an independent Euro-deterrent—reshaping Europe’s security debate.
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France and the UK are discussing a joint nuclear deterrent—within NATO or as an independent Euro-deterrent—reshaping Europe’s security debate.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/nuclear-umbr...
February 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
As trust in the US nuclear umbrella weakens, Europe is weighing strategic autonomy.
France and the UK are discussing a joint nuclear deterrent—within NATO or as an independent Euro-deterrent—reshaping Europe’s security debate.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/nuclear-umbr...
France and the UK are discussing a joint nuclear deterrent—within NATO or as an independent Euro-deterrent—reshaping Europe’s security debate.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/nuclear-umbr...
Israel is shifting from missiles to messages in its standoff with Iran, using cyber tools, symbolism, and AI-driven propaganda to target regime legitimacy.
Yet Iran’s deep religious and institutional roots limit this strategy’s impact.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/israel-and-i...
Yet Iran’s deep religious and institutional roots limit this strategy’s impact.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/israel-and-i...
February 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Israel is shifting from missiles to messages in its standoff with Iran, using cyber tools, symbolism, and AI-driven propaganda to target regime legitimacy.
Yet Iran’s deep religious and institutional roots limit this strategy’s impact.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/israel-and-i...
Yet Iran’s deep religious and institutional roots limit this strategy’s impact.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/israel-and-i...
New provinces aren’t a cure-all for Pakistan’s regional disparities. The real problem is a centralized fiscal system that limits provincial revenue.
Lasting reform requires empowering local governments and fixing revenue-sharing before redrawing boundaries.
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Lasting reform requires empowering local governments and fixing revenue-sharing before redrawing boundaries.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/new-province...
February 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM
New provinces aren’t a cure-all for Pakistan’s regional disparities. The real problem is a centralized fiscal system that limits provincial revenue.
Lasting reform requires empowering local governments and fixing revenue-sharing before redrawing boundaries.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/new-province...
Lasting reform requires empowering local governments and fixing revenue-sharing before redrawing boundaries.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/new-province...
Pakistan’s debate on new provinces ignores deeper issues. The author argues that creating new units brings heavy financial and constitutional costs and is often politically motivated.
Real reform lies in empowering local governments, not redrawing maps.
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Real reform lies in empowering local governments, not redrawing maps.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/new-province...
https://www.paradigmshift.com.pk/new-provinces-pakistan/�
February 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Pakistan’s debate on new provinces ignores deeper issues. The author argues that creating new units brings heavy financial and constitutional costs and is often politically motivated.
Real reform lies in empowering local governments, not redrawing maps.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/new-province...
Real reform lies in empowering local governments, not redrawing maps.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/new-province...
Donald Trump’s presidency normalized extremist rhetoric within US state communication, with messaging and staffing echoing far-right and white supremacist narratives.
This shift reshaped ideas of belonging, exclusion, and authority.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/far-right-tr...
This shift reshaped ideas of belonging, exclusion, and authority.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/far-right-tr...
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Donald Trump’s presidency normalized extremist rhetoric within US state communication, with messaging and staffing echoing far-right and white supremacist narratives.
This shift reshaped ideas of belonging, exclusion, and authority.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/far-right-tr...
This shift reshaped ideas of belonging, exclusion, and authority.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/far-right-tr...
Trump’s administration unveiled a three-phase Gaza peace plan involving a ceasefire, demilitarization, and reconstruction under a proposed Gaza Board of Peace.
Critics question its feasibility and the pro-Israel leanings of key members.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/board-of-pea...
Critics question its feasibility and the pro-Israel leanings of key members.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/board-of-pea...
February 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Trump’s administration unveiled a three-phase Gaza peace plan involving a ceasefire, demilitarization, and reconstruction under a proposed Gaza Board of Peace.
Critics question its feasibility and the pro-Israel leanings of key members.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/board-of-pea...
Critics question its feasibility and the pro-Israel leanings of key members.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/board-of-pea...
Jaulian, a 2nd-century Buddhist monastery in Haripur, was a major Gandharan center of learning.
Famous for the Healing Buddha and monastic ruins, it remains a vital spiritual and historical landmark.
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Famous for the Healing Buddha and monastic ruins, it remains a vital spiritual and historical landmark.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/jaulian/
February 1, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Jaulian, a 2nd-century Buddhist monastery in Haripur, was a major Gandharan center of learning.
Famous for the Healing Buddha and monastic ruins, it remains a vital spiritual and historical landmark.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/jaulian/
Famous for the Healing Buddha and monastic ruins, it remains a vital spiritual and historical landmark.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/jaulian/
Pakistan’s justice system is buried under case backlogs. ADR, especially arbitration, provides a quicker and cost-effective alternative.
Strengthening ADR can reduce court pressure, improve access to justice, and support economic stability.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/adr-courts/
Strengthening ADR can reduce court pressure, improve access to justice, and support economic stability.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/adr-courts/
January 31, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Pakistan’s justice system is buried under case backlogs. ADR, especially arbitration, provides a quicker and cost-effective alternative.
Strengthening ADR can reduce court pressure, improve access to justice, and support economic stability.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/adr-courts/
Strengthening ADR can reduce court pressure, improve access to justice, and support economic stability.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/adr-courts/
Kasol’s image as a peaceful retreat masks its rise as a strategic intelligence hub.
Its location near Kashmir and China enables covert surveillance and high-altitude training under the cover of tourism.
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Its location near Kashmir and China enables covert surveillance and high-altitude training under the cover of tourism.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/israelis-in-...
January 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Kasol’s image as a peaceful retreat masks its rise as a strategic intelligence hub.
Its location near Kashmir and China enables covert surveillance and high-altitude training under the cover of tourism.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/israelis-in-...
Its location near Kashmir and China enables covert surveillance and high-altitude training under the cover of tourism.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/israelis-in-...
As global ethics erode and the UN loses relevance, diplomacy is driven by selective outrage and power, not principles.
Caught between rival blocs, Pakistan faces hard choices that threaten both its conscience and interests.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/world-ethics/
Caught between rival blocs, Pakistan faces hard choices that threaten both its conscience and interests.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/world-ethics/
January 31, 2026 at 3:36 PM
As global ethics erode and the UN loses relevance, diplomacy is driven by selective outrage and power, not principles.
Caught between rival blocs, Pakistan faces hard choices that threaten both its conscience and interests.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/world-ethics/
Caught between rival blocs, Pakistan faces hard choices that threaten both its conscience and interests.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/world-ethics/
Hybrid warfare blurs military and non-military lines, using deception, psychology, and misinformation to exploit vulnerabilities without open conflict.
Its rise demands new, adaptive defense and security strategies.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/psychology-h...
Its rise demands new, adaptive defense and security strategies.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/psychology-h...
January 31, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Hybrid warfare blurs military and non-military lines, using deception, psychology, and misinformation to exploit vulnerabilities without open conflict.
Its rise demands new, adaptive defense and security strategies.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/psychology-h...
Its rise demands new, adaptive defense and security strategies.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/psychology-h...
Franz-Stefan Gady critiques the US idea of a “rapid victory” over China, warning that tech-heavy warfare in a Taiwan conflict could trigger nuclear escalation.
Strategy must confront real operational limits, not theory alone.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/how-the-unit...
Strategy must confront real operational limits, not theory alone.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/how-the-unit...
January 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Franz-Stefan Gady critiques the US idea of a “rapid victory” over China, warning that tech-heavy warfare in a Taiwan conflict could trigger nuclear escalation.
Strategy must confront real operational limits, not theory alone.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/how-the-unit...
Strategy must confront real operational limits, not theory alone.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/how-the-unit...
Who is a terrorist and who becomes a freedom fighter often depends on history and politics.
From Bhagat Singh to the Taliban, legitimacy follows political success. Understanding violence requires context, targets, and goals.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/freedom-figh...
From Bhagat Singh to the Taliban, legitimacy follows political success. Understanding violence requires context, targets, and goals.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/freedom-figh...
January 30, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Who is a terrorist and who becomes a freedom fighter often depends on history and politics.
From Bhagat Singh to the Taliban, legitimacy follows political success. Understanding violence requires context, targets, and goals.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/freedom-figh...
From Bhagat Singh to the Taliban, legitimacy follows political success. Understanding violence requires context, targets, and goals.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/freedom-figh...
Have you checked out our best pieces?
All this and more at www.paradigmshift.com.pk 🥳
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January 29, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Have you checked out our best pieces?
All this and more at www.paradigmshift.com.pk 🥳
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Pakistan’s foreign policy prioritizes the West and Gulf, sidelining the Asia-Pacific’s economic potential.
Over-reliance on China limits engagement with Southeast Asia. A balanced approach is vital to tap into dynamic Asia-Pacific markets.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/asia-pacific...
Over-reliance on China limits engagement with Southeast Asia. A balanced approach is vital to tap into dynamic Asia-Pacific markets.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/asia-pacific...
January 29, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Pakistan’s foreign policy prioritizes the West and Gulf, sidelining the Asia-Pacific’s economic potential.
Over-reliance on China limits engagement with Southeast Asia. A balanced approach is vital to tap into dynamic Asia-Pacific markets.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/asia-pacific...
Over-reliance on China limits engagement with Southeast Asia. A balanced approach is vital to tap into dynamic Asia-Pacific markets.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/asia-pacific...
The massive American military build up near the strait of Hormuz and Iran is indicative that a military operation might be coming soon.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The massive American military build up near the strait of Hormuz and Iran is indicative that a military operation might be coming soon.
To read more click the link in bio.
To submit your own work, check out our submission guidelines.
To read more click the link in bio.
To submit your own work, check out our submission guidelines.
As global crisis management weakens, AI is reshaping strategic decision-making.
While it improves speed and awareness, it also shortens reaction time and raises escalation risks.
Stability now depends on strong governance and keeping humans in the loop.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/ai-warfare/
While it improves speed and awareness, it also shortens reaction time and raises escalation risks.
Stability now depends on strong governance and keeping humans in the loop.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/ai-warfare/
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
As global crisis management weakens, AI is reshaping strategic decision-making.
While it improves speed and awareness, it also shortens reaction time and raises escalation risks.
Stability now depends on strong governance and keeping humans in the loop.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/ai-warfare/
While it improves speed and awareness, it also shortens reaction time and raises escalation risks.
Stability now depends on strong governance and keeping humans in the loop.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk/ai-warfare/