Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC-ISSI)

Hosted working session III, "Emerging Strategic Security Challenges: Crafting a Peaceful Path for Pakistan” at #IsbConclave2025. Amb @TehminaJanjua was the keynote speaker. Panelist discussed the evolving strategic dynamics of South Asia & impact of EDTs youtube.com/watch?v=JGU690…

🛡️ DRDO Chairman Kamat confirmed: India is “ready” for Agni-VI ICBM development witch’s a nuclear-capable beast with speculated 10-12,000 km range & MIRV warheads. Enough to reach Europe, US & Canada. Govt nod pending. Who is this really for? Pakistan & China are already covered by existing arsenal. In a nuclear South Asia, after Op Sindoor’s boldness, a Hindutva-driven push for global strike capability? The West watching this “minimum deterrence” stretch? #AgniVI #StrategicShift m.economictimes.com/news/defence/d… @RadioactiveFrnd @orfonline @EconomicTimes @bttn_quetta @ciss_ajk @ciss_ajk @dratiaalikazmi @arooj_kaz

On International #LabourDay, ISSI underscores the central role of workers in shaping Pakistan’s development. Decent work, fairness, and stronger protections must remain at the core of national priorities going forward.

Its happening!📢📢📢 ACDC-NIMA joint INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR THE IMPACT OF THE CURRENT GEOPOLITICAL SITUATION ON MARITIME TRADE IN THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION

-ACDC-NIMA joint INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR- Strategic geography in the Strait of Hormuz now outmatches technology, favoring Iran. Pakistan must leverage its rising stature to resolve core maritime and political security issues, Said by Rear Admiral Syed Faisal Shah HI(M) (Retd).

-ACDC-NIMA joint SEMINAR- Vote of Thanks by Rear Admiral Javaid Iqbal HI(M), President NIMA .

-ACDC-NIMA joint INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR- Pakistan is transforming into a central maritime hub by leveraging Karachi and Gwadar to turn strategic geography into a vital global trade corridor, said Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S.Bt (Retd).

-ACDC-NIMA joint SEMINAR- Indian Ocean tensions threaten global trade stability. Pakistan’s neutral, strategic position offers a vital diplomatic bridge to restore regional maritime cooperation, said by Cdre Dr. Baber Bilal Haider SI(M), (Retd), Director IOSC, NIMA.

-ACDC-NIMA joint SEMINAR- The Chief Guest, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, engaged effectively with both the seminar and the audience.

Honored to have Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Fed Minister, MOMA, at ACDC-NIMA joint seminar: “The Impact of Current Geopolitical Situation on Maritime Trade in IOR.” Participants discussed energy security and rules-based maritime governance architecture to meet new challenges.

-ACDC-NIMA joint SEMINAR- The Indian Ocean’s shifting trade routes and the Hormuz crisis represent a global reset, forcing nations to prioritize strategic connectivity and maritime control over efficiency, said by Prof. Dr. Adam Saud, Former Dean.

@CAMEA_ISSI in collab. with PAIDAR, commemorated Zimbabwe’s National Day, highlighting 🇵🇰 ‘s early support for 🇿🇼 ,s independence & strong bilateral ties. Speakers emphasized growing cooperation in defence, education & trade & reaffirmed commitment to deeper Pakistan–Africa engagement under the Engage Africa Policy

@ISSIslamabad, in collaboration with @primethinktank, hosted a roundtable on the Middle East crisis and its economic implications for Pakistan. Experts discussed how the evolving situation presents both challenges and opportunities, emphasizing a shift toward a more resilient, reform-oriented, and regionally connected economic strategy. #Pakistan #Geoeconomics

The ACDC book launch is postponed due to the prevailing situation in Islamabad. New date will be communicated later.

🇵🇰🤝🇧🇩 The India Study Centre @ISSIslamabad, in collaboration with @BiissInfo, successfully organised the international webinar "Bangladesh–Pakistan Dialogue: Exploring Pathways for Constructive Engagement." Scholars, policy experts, and practitioners from both countries exchanged views on trade and economic cooperation, people-to-people connectivity, SAARC revival, maritime trade, climate change, and defence cooperation — reaffirming the commitment to rebuilding Pakistan–Bangladesh relations and advancing regional stability. #PakistanBangladesh #SouthAsia