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CSCR is an autonomous, multidisciplinary & non-partisan institution. It aims to project strategic foresight on national & international issues.

16/09/2026

New | Seeking better economic opportunities is not the only driver of migration. People often leave their homes because they distrust local institutions or see limited prospects for professional growth, writes Muhammad Adnan Hafeez.

Read more: https://cscr.pk/explore/themes/social-issues/the-same-visa-different-reasons-for-leaving/

15/09/2026

New | States are forming defence partnerships without formally committing to any alliance to be able to manoeuvre during a crisis. This actually curtails operational autonomy & risks turning a local conflict into a strategic one, writes Amna Saqib.

Read more: https://cscr.pk/explore/themes/defense-security/the-hidden-costs-of-asia-pacific-defence-partnerships/

13/09/2026

CPEC developments – September 2 – September 8, 2026:

· Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal emphasises the leading role of the private sector in CPEC Phase II.

· Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi met Consul General Feng Deheng to discuss Pakistan-China relations and regional peace and security.

Read more: https://cscr.pk/explore/publications/monitors/cpec-monitor/september-02-september-08-2026/

11/09/2026

Activities of ethno-nationalist militants from 16–31 August, 2026:

* BLA militants set fire to government offices and briefly kidnapped police officers in Pishin.

* BLF militants established an illegal road blockade on the Bela-Jhaoo Road.

Read more: https://cscr.pk/explore/publications/monitors/ethnoterror-monitor/august-16-august-31-2026/

10/09/2026

New | India’s Long Range Tracking Radar can detect terrestrial and atmospheric targets at a minimum range of 1,500 km, with coverage extending beyond 3,000 km into space. In response, Pakistan has deployed the Ababeel MIRV-capable missile system. In any future conflict, both states would likely prioritize targeting each other’s radars first, writes Maaz Mustaq.

Read more: https://cscr.pk/explore/themes/defense-security/radars-expanding-role-in-strategic-stability-from-detection-to-deterrence/

09/09/2026

New | India's dual-use Brahmos missile undermines strategic stability in South Asia, necessitating expansion of existing confidence building measures. Earlier 1988 and 2005 protocols lack provisions for dual-use systems, writes Murad Ali.

Read more: https://cscr.pk/explore/themes/defense-security/the-dual-use-missile-challenge-and-the-need-for-new-cbms-in-south-asia/

08/09/2026

New | Defence pacts with Gulf partners may stabilise Pakistan's ailing economy, but they simultaneously threaten to compromise its decades-long neutrality with Iran, writes Dr Sehrish Qayyum.

Read more: https://cscr.pk/explore/themes/defense-security/pakistan-kuwait-pact-a-vote-of-confidence-and-a-test-of-capacity/

06/09/2026

CSCR Infographics | Militant Attacks in Pakistan during July 2026.

05/09/2026

CPEC developments – August 26 – September 1, 2026:

· Pakistan is stepping up efforts to expand its Kinnow exports to China.

· CPEC Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System and the UET, Lahore, signed an MoU to strengthen academic–industry collaboration.

Read more: https://cscr.pk/explore/publications/monitors/cpec-monitor/august-26-september-01-2026/

04/09/2026

New | Pakistan's forced deportation of Afghan refugees has alienated local population, which could have strengthened human intelligence capacity to counter insurgency along the border, Adil Khan.

Read more: https://cscr.pk/explore/themes/defense-security/rethinking-pakistans-threat-perception-on-the-western-frontier/

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