The announcement that China has formally commenced construction of what is being described as the world’s largest hydroelectric project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet has sent strategic shockwaves across South Asia. Estimated to cost around $168 billion and expected to dwarf even China’s Three Gorges Dam in power generation capacity, the project has […]
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CDF Munir’s efforts position Pakistan as trusted mediator: reports
The mediation efforts led by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir have earned Pakistan global acclaim for its quiet yet effective role in de-escalating US-Iran tensions, establishing the country as a reliable bridge for ceasefire and peace efforts in the Middle East. Pakistan’s unique geographical location, strong […]
Reflecting on the IAEA’s Kalpakkam Position
The recent remarks by Rafael Grossi, applauding India’s achievement in bringing the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam to criticality, have sparked more than just celebration in scientific circles. They have also revived a fundamental question at the heart of the global nuclear order: can the head of the world’s nuclear watchdog afford to […]
Strategic geographical position of D-8 member states highlighted at IIUI event
A discussion session focusing on the role and future of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation was held at the National Library of Pakistan in Islamabad. The event, titled “Towards the D-8 Summit: The Relevance of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Amid Global Challenges,” was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia […]
US Denial will not Stop China’s Rise
China’s rise is perhaps the most significant socio-political and economic phenomenon to take place in the first two decades of the new millennium. Following, the events of 9/11, the Global War on Terror and the aftermath of the US economic recession, China’s emergence not only as an economic giant, but as a credible global political […]