Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan: A major contributor to Pakistan’s independence By: Kamran Khamiso Khowaja on August 15, 2023Sir Sultan Mohammad Shah, Aga Khan III was one of the founders and the first president of the All-India Muslim League (AIML), the party that guided the Muslims of the subcontinent to the cherished goal of a separate state. Sir Aga Khan worked for the advancement of Muslims and the protection of Muslim rights in […]
Time for Pakistan to take the Saudi route to deIslamized…. By: Omar Farooqui on August 9, 2023Pakistan needs a reset. One that Saudi Arabia went through. One doesn’t need to lose your religious identity to modernize. All MBS did was to bring Saudi Arabia back to basics when it came to religion. That process is still going on but what a start already. Pakistan needs to do the same. Do it […]
Decade of CPEC By: Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani on July 14, 2023“China and Pakistan have built a model of economic cooperation for the world to learn from.” – Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China. As the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) completes its first decade, it stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between China and Pakistan and the transformative power of […]
Pakistan and Kazakhstan Growing Economic Cooperation By: Muhammad Rafiq on July 10, 2023 In recent years, Central Asia is the global focal point for partnerships, joint ventures and collaborations in trade and commerce. Among Central Asian States (CARs), Kazakhstan draws more attention for being financial and commercial hub of Central Asia. Since independence in 1991, Kazakhstan has attracted an investment of USD 390 billion i.e. 70% of […]
Pakistan-Korea Diplomatic Relations By: Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani on May 30, 2023Pakistan and Korea are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their bilateral relations this year (1983-2023). Relations between the two countries in the fields of trade, investment, education, culture, and sports have strengthened in the past decades and presently growing in many fields of daily life from economic trade investment and more especially cultural and people […]
Challenges to Pakistani women By: Rameen Mehmood on May 15, 2023Pakistan has a population of almost 50% women breaking the stereotypes and doing wonders. Pakistani women, however, are still subjected to certain difficulties in safeguarding their human rights and liberties. The debate on social media about whether the Aurat March should be supported or not is more important than analyzing the facts of violence toward […]
Pakistan and Kazakhstan Relations: A Way Forward By: Muhammad Rafiq on May 4, 2023During the period of the ancient Silk Road, cities like Quetta, Peshawar, Taxila, Multan, and Debal, which are now part of Pakistan, were linked to this legendary trade route, just like cities of Kazakhstan, including Otrar, Taraz, Turkistan, Sairam, and Almaty. Well before the birth of modern Pakistan and Kazakhstan, the All-India Muslim League, under […]
A common coachman awarded biggest state honor By: Shahzad Roshan Gillani on May 2, 2023He was not a soldier, nor did he hold any official position. He was a simple coachman who dropped riders at their destination, earned a few pennies and managed his own financial affairs. One day he saves a commoner from a thief and got prayers. He kept an eye to see if anything is going […]
CPEC: a Decade of Progress and Promise By: Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani on April 21, 2023“CPEC is a testament to the enduring friendship between China and Pakistan, and it represents a shining example of regional cooperation and connectivity.” – Xi Jinping, President of China In the past ten years, the China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become a vital project for building infrastructure around the world. It connects China’s western areas […]
President Xi’s visit to Russia By: Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani on March 24, 2023“President Xi’s visit to Russia marks a new milestone in our strategic partnership,” said Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Xi, who is on a three-day visit to Russia, responded by stating that “China and Russia are comprehensive strategic partners of coordination, not allies targeting anyone, […]